Are you a fan of Starbucks cake pops? If you love their sweet treats but don’t want to head to the café every time you crave one, you can easily make them at home! This easy copycat recipe for Starbucks cake pops will have you enjoying a delicious dessert in no time.
Why Make This Recipe
Making your own cake pops is fun and allows you to customize them any way you like. You can save money, enjoy fresh treats, and impress your friends and family with your baking skills. Plus, these cake pops are perfect for parties, celebrations, or just a sweet treat for yourself!
How to Make Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1/3 cup French vanilla frosting
- 1 bag light pink candy melts (12oz)
- White sprinkles
Directions:
- Start by preparing your cake according to the package directions. Beat the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a bowl.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or two 8×8-inch round cake dishes. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely. Once cool, crumble it with a fork in a large bowl or in the baking dish.
- Stir the frosting into the crumbled cake until well mixed. Cover the bowl and freeze the mixture until it’s chilled.
- Use your hands to roll the mixture into evenly sized balls. Freeze again until the balls are hard. It’s easier to shape them when they are cold.
- Once they have been frozen, roll them again slightly to smooth out the sides. Place the balls on a baking sheet.
- Melt the candy melts in the microwave or in a double boiler. Dip one end of each lollipop stick into the pink chocolate, then stick it into one of the cake pop balls. Do this for all the balls and put them back in the freezer until the chocolate is solidified.
- Gently dip the cake pop balls into the melted candy melts or spoon the chocolate onto the balls to coat them. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Place the finished cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or a box to harden. Enjoy your easy cake pops!
How to Serve Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe
Serve your cake pops on a decorative platter or in a fun basket. They make for great party treats or delicious pick-me-ups throughout the day. You can pair them with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon snack.
How to Store Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe
To store your cake pops, place them in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerated for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, consider freezing them. Just make sure they are in a sealed container before freezing.
Tips to Make Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe
- Make sure your cake is completely cooled before crumbling it, or it could turn into a mushy mixture.
- The colder the mixture, the easier it is to form perfect cake balls.
- Adding more frosting can change the texture and make it easier to roll the balls.
Variation (if any)
You can use different cake mixes or frosting flavors to create a variety of cake pops. Chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting, for example, makes delicious cake pops! You can also use different colors of candy melts for festive occasions.
FAQs
1. Can I use other flavors of cake mix for these cake pops?
Yes! You can experiment with any flavor of cake mix you’d like, such as chocolate, red velvet, or lemon.
2. How do I prevent my cake pops from falling off the sticks?
Make sure the candy melts are slightly cooled but still melted when you dip the lollipop sticks. This helps them stay secure in the cake balls.
3. Can I make these cake pops vegan?
Yes, you can use vegan cake mix and frosting. Just be sure to check the ingredients to ensure they’re dairy-free and egg-free.
Cake Pop Recipe
Ingredients
Cake Pop Base
- 1 box vanilla cake mix Use your favorite brand
- 1/3 cup French vanilla frosting Additional frosting may be needed for desired consistency
Coating and Decoration
- 12 oz light pink candy melts Melted for coating
- to taste white sprinkles For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the cake according to package directions, mixing cake mix, water, oil, and eggs.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or two 8×8-inch cake dishes. Bake at 350°F until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely, then crumble it in a large bowl.
- Stir in the frosting until the cake crumbs are well mixed. Cover and freeze until chilled.
Forming Cake Pops
- Roll the chilled mixture into evenly sized balls and freeze until hard.
- Once frozen, smooth the sides of the cake balls and place them on a baking sheet.
Coating
- Melt the candy melts in the microwave or double boiler.
- Dip one end of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate, then insert it into each cake pop ball.
- Freeze the pops again until the chocolate is solidified.
- Dip each cake pop ball into the melted candy melts or spoon chocolate to coat them. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles.
Serving
- Place finished cake pops upright in a styrofoam block or a box to harden.