Gluten Free Cake Pops Recipe

Is made with simple, gluten free ingredients and comes with 3 different flavor options including chocolate chip, carrot cake, and plain white cake so you can create the best gluten free cake bites for every occasion. Keep reading to learn how to make cake balls, and find your favorite flavor. Or, make all 3!

*Originally our 5-Ingredient Cake Bites (No-Bake, Gluten Free), this cake balls recipe has been updated to make it even more delicious for you!

Who doesn’t love a good cake? With recipes like Naked Almond Flour Chocolate Cake, 5 Ingredient Lemon Blueberry Cake, and even a Birthday Cake for Dogs, there’s an option for every occasion! However, you know what’s even better than cake? Cake in bite-size form. As the name suggests, cake bites are bite-sized, poppable, easy to make, and super cute. Not to mention, they’re the perfect option for parties, weddings, bake sales and everything in between. You all know my history with bite-size snacks and desserts (aka healthy bites). 😉 So, I decided it was time to share my new and improved easy cake balls recipe with all of you!

How To Make Chocolate Cake Pops

Unlike traditional cakes that can take hours in the kitchen, learning how to make cake balls only requires a few simple ingredients and less than 45 minutes. That means you’ll be done baking in no time! Plus, this cake balls recipe is gluten free with a vegan-friendly option and comes in not 1 but 3 flavors for every occasion. Sound good? Keep reading to learn everything you’ll need to know!

Cake balls or cake bites, as they’re sometimes referred to, are essentially just little balls of cake. They contain similar if not the exact same ingredients as traditional cake recipes and are baked in the oven.

However, unlike standard cake, cake balls recipes require you to crumble the cooked cake, combine it with other ingredients such as flour, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and roll the batter into balls. In addition, cake balls are typically dipped in a chocolate coating and left to harden. As a result, they come together more quickly and can be stored longer than a full cake.

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Although this cake balls recipe can be made with 3 different flavor options, each version begins with the same simple ingredients and basic cake ball batter base.Then, you’ll add a few extra ingredients to customize your cake bites and create fun flavors.

Dairy Free/Vegan Option: To make this cake balls recipe dairy free and vegan, make sure to use a vegan cake batter, and coat your cake bites with vegan chocolate coatings such as this white chocolate!

The process of making cake balls is similar to that of standard cake but is a little more fun, in my opinion, at least. Take a look at the step-by-step instructions below to see how it’s done!

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Fast-Baking Tip: To make this cake balls recipe even quicker, bake the cake batter in muffin cups instead of a cake pan. Doing so will only require 20 minutes instead of the 30-40 minutes needed to bake cake in a pan.

Note: Adjust the batter based on the mix-ins used. If it is too runny to stick together, add more oat flour. Or, if it is too dry, add more maple syrup instead.

Of course, this cake balls recipe is super easy to make. However, to ensure you get the best results every single time, I’ve rounded up a few of my secret tips and tricks and am sharing them below!

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Topping Tip: If adding a chocolate drizzle, let your cake balls cool completely. Then, melt more chocolate, drizzle it on top, and let them cool again.

Looking to add even more to your cake balls recipe? Try including fun topping options! To do so, add the extra toppings to your cake bites before the chocolate coating has cooled in order to make sure they stick. Some of my favorite options include:

When forming the batter, your cake balls should be soft but not gooey. You want them to stick together but not feel wet to the touch. 

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This cake balls recipe is made with gluten free ingredients and 3 different flavor options for the perfect sweet treat for every occasion!

Using a muffin or cupcake tin will allow the cake mix to bake faster, but a regular cake pan can be used as well.

Hi, y’all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus onGluten-Freeeating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

Gluten Free Red Velvet Cake Pops

Have a question? Use ctrl+f or ⌘+f on your computer or the “find on page” function on your phone browser to search existing comments!These chocolaty Gluten Free Cake Pops are a delicious kid-friendly treat that can be made and decorated for holidays, bake sales, or any occasion! Grab some lollipop sticks and a few simple ingredients because you are going to love making this easy cake pop recipe!

I also include a dairy-free cake pop option so everyone can enjoy this recipe! You can use any flavor of cake to make chocolate cake pops, vanilla cake pops, or even gluten free churro cake pops! This homemade cake pop recipe can be enjoyed all year long! You can also use a store-bought gluten free cake mix to make these cake pops.

This cake pop recipe makes a fun project to do with young kids because there are easy steps! You can also make these gluten free cake pops without frosting if you prefer. Just substitute softened cream cheese for the frosting.

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If you are baking a cake, you can check out my Gluten Free Baking Tips and my Gluten Free Cake Troubleshooting Guide if you need further help.

Cake pops are sort of cake balls and can be linked back to lovely donut holes. Donut holes are usually glazed or covered in delicious chocolate. They are a tasty breakfast treat we have loved for years. They started the idea and helped it spread.

The main purpose of cake pops is to use up a stale or extra cake! The good news is that cake pops are denser and sweeter than the original cake. They are perfect for kid’s parties, birthdays, holidays, special treats, or just a little snack for yourself.

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Making cake balls is perfect for those who like to play with their food! I also have a fun gluten free cake pop web story for more tips.

. Time to get those hands dirty. I had some extra cake from when I made these Gluten Free Chocolate Raspberry Trifles, so I used that for this recipe. Use your hands or fork to smush the cake into bits.

Step 4: Melt some chocolate in a microwave safe dish and dip a lollipop stick into the chocolate. Quickly push the chocolate-dipped lollipop stick into a cake ball and allow it to set. Repeat until every pop has a stick.

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Step 5: Refrigerate the gluten free cake balls with the sticks for 30-45 minutes to solidify the sticks. This will keep the sticks attached to the cake balls when you dip them into the melted chocolate.

Step 6: Add your chocolate melting wafers to a small microwave safe dish. Be sure the dish is deep enough to dip the cake balls in. Melt the chocolate in 10 second increments. 

You can use milk, dark, white, or any chocolate flavor you like. If you want colored cake pops, use colored melting wafers that you can find at most grocery stores or add a few drops of food coloring.

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Step 7: Dip each pop into the melted chocolate and dust with your favorite sprinkles. Place the cake pops back on the wax paper and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes. Enjoy!!

You can definitely use store-bought frosting to make these gluten free cake pops. If you prefer homemade frosting, here is an awesome Gluten Free Frosting recipe.

If you dipped cold cake pop balls into hot melted chocolate, it will cause cracking. When your cake balls are dipped in chocolate and warm a bit after refrigeration, they expand a little, which will crack the chocolate.

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Cake pops can be made in any size, but note that the larger they are, the heavier they are, and the higher the risk of them breaking off the stick.

Cake pops will last up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator. You can get them to last longer by freezing them. You can freeze the cake balls, then defrost them when you are ready to dip them in chocolate and eat them.

Store these cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the cake pops in a freezer safe bag. I recommend freezing the cake balls. Thaw, insert the sticks, and then dip and decorate them.

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Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Serving: 1 g Calories: 334 kcal Carbohydrates: 51 g Protein: 4 g Fat: 14 g Saturated Fat: 7 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 1 mg Sodium: 216