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    Home » Cakes and Cupcakes

    Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Pops

    Published: Mar 31, 2022 · Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Mariah Mandile

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    If you're looking for a fun treat that's lower in sugar, you have to try these Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Pops! They're made with simple ingredients, and you don't need any frosting!

    Vanilla cake pops dipped in chocolate with rainbow sprinkles.

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    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Step 3: Chocolate
    • Helpful Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • How to store leftovers
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    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Overhead shot of vanilla cake pop ingredients.
    • Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake - For this recipe I used my Almond Flour Vanilla Cake, but any unfrosted cake will work. Gently break it apart until it's crumbled into small pieces.
    • Full Fat Coconut Milk - You'll just need the thick white part at the top of the can! DO NOT use regular coconut milk. I use this in place of frosting to cut down on sugar. You can also swap for dairy-free frosting.
    • Dark Chocolate Chips - Any dark chocolate chips will work! My favorite brands are Pascha and Hu Kitchen.
    • Coconut Oil - I use a little coconut oil when melting the chocolate to thin it out so it's easier to coat the cake pops.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Making the cake mixture

    Start by adding vanilla cake crumbles into a mixing bowl with full fat coconut milk. Use a spatula to mix until a dough forms. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.

    Cake crumbles and coconut milk in glass bowl.
    Cake pop mixture in glass bowl.

    Step 2: Rolling the cake balls

    Next, roll the chilled dough into small balls. (Should make about 20.) Place the balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes.

    Cake pops balls rolled out.

    Step 3: Chocolate

    Finally, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil and salt until silky smooth. Dunk each cake pop into the chocolate until fully coated. (Using a cake pop stick makes it easier!) Place in the refrigerator to set for about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

    Cake pops on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Helpful Tips

    • Make sure the vanilla cake is completely cooled before crumbling!
    • If your dough is dry, you can add more full fat coconut milk.
    • For a fun topping, add drizzled white chocolate or (naturally) colored sprinkles!
    • If you want to make a homemade chocolate coating, follow the instructions in this video from my Instagram page!
    • Freeze the cake pop balls before dunking in the chocolate! It keeps them from losing their shape.
    • If you don't have cake pop sticks, use two forks to dunk the cake balls into the melted chocolate. This allows excess chocolate to drip off.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I swap coconut milk for frosting?

    If you want a sweeter version, you can swap the coconut milk for frosting! Simple Mills and Miss Jones are my favorite dairy-free frosting brands.

    Where can I find cake pop sticks?

    I purchased mine through Amazon. (They're reusable!) You can also find them at Walmart!

    Can I use a pre-made cake?

    You can swap the homemade cake for a pre-made gluten-free cake! Any cake will work with this recipe.

    Cake pops in a glass jar.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftover cake pops should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Serve chilled!

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    Recipe

    Vanilla cake pops dipped in chocolate with rainbow sprinkles.

    Gluten Free Vanilla Cake Pops

    If you're looking for a fun treat that's lower in sugar, you have to try these Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Pops! They're made with simple ingredients, and you don't need any frosting!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Chill Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 170 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cake Pop Sticks
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
      

    Cake Ball

    • 4 Cups Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake, Crumbled I used my almond flour vanilla cake recipe!
    • ½ Cup Full Fat Coconut Milk Just the thick white part at the top of the can!

    Chocolate Layer

    • ½ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
    • 2 Teaspoons Coconut Oil
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Start by adding vanilla cake crumbles into a mixing bowl with full fat coconut milk. Use a spatula to mix until a dough forms. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.
    • Next, roll the chilled dough into small balls. (Should make about 20.) Place the balls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes.
    • Finally, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil and salt until silky smooth. Dunk each cake pop into the chocolate until fully coated. (Using a cake pop stick makes it easier!) Place in the refrigerator to set for about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

    Notes

    * Nutrition facts will vary depending on what cake you use.

    Helpful Tips

    • Make sure the vanilla cake is completely cooled before crumbling!
    • If your dough is dry, you can add more full fat coconut milk.
    • For a fun topping, add drizzled white chocolate or (naturally) colored sprinkles!
    • If you want to make a homemade chocolate coating, follow the instructions in this video from my Instagram page!
    • Freeze the cake pop balls before dunking in the chocolate! It keeps them from losing their shape.
    • If you don't have cake pop sticks, use two forks to dunk the cake balls into the melted chocolate. This allows excess chocolate to drip off.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
    Keywords healthy cake pops, lower sugar cake pops, vanilla cake pops
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