Chai Pumpkin Churro Cake Pops (Print)
Spiced pumpkin cake pops with warm chai flavors and a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Delicious, bite-sized dessert for sharing.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 1 cup pumpkin purée
11 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
13 - 2 large eggs
14 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
15 - 1/2 cup whole milk
16 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Churro Coating
17 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
18 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
19 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a cake pop or mini muffin pan with butter or oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted and cooled butter, whole milk, and vanilla extract until a smooth mixture forms.
04 - Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing the batter.
05 - Fill each cavity of the prepared cake pop or mini muffin pan about three-quarters full with batter for even baking.
06 - Place pan in oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of pops comes out clean.
07 - Allow pops to cool in the pan for five minutes, then gently transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
08 - In a shallow bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well blended.
09 - Using a pastry brush, brush each pop with melted butter, then roll liberally in cinnamon-sugar until coated on all sides.
10 - Insert lollipop sticks if desired. Serve pops warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Combines chai, pumpkin, and churro flavors in one bite
- Fun poppable format that's perfect for sharing
02 -
- These pops contain wheat, milk, eggs, and butter so be sure to check all ingredient labels if sensitive.
- Pops keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
03 -
- For extra chai spice, add a pinch of black pepper to the batter mix.
- You can use a gluten-free flour blend to make these pops suitable for gluten-free diets.