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Dorothy Thomas

Starbucks Cake Pops Recipe

Make delicious, bite-sized Starbucks-style Cake Pops at home with this easy recipe! These sweet treats feature crumbled cake mixed with frosting, dipped in chocolate, and decorated for a fun dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 25
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • box (15.25 oz) 1 Vanilla or chocolate cake mix (or homemade cake)
  • ½ cup Prepared frosting (vanilla or cream cheese)
  • 12 oz Candy melts or chocolate chips (white, milk, or dark)
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil or shortening (for smoother chocolate)
  • As needed Sprinkles or decorations
  • As needed Lollipop sticks

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pop sticks
  • Styrofoam block (for drying)
  • Microwave or double boiler (for melting chocolate)

Method
 

  1. Bake the cake as per box instructions (or use homemade). Let it cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
  3. Add frosting gradually (start with ¼ cup) and mix until the dough holds together. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Chill in the freezer for 15-20 minutes (or fridge for 30 mins).
  6. Melt candy melts/chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave (30-sec intervals) or double boiler. Stir until smooth.
  7. Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into melted chocolate, then insert halfway into a cake ball.
  8. Dip the entire cake pop into chocolate, tap off excess, and decorate with sprinkles.
  9. Stick upright in a styrofoam block to dry.
  10. Let chocolate harden completely (15-30 mins). Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For best results: Use slightly stale cake (easier to crumble).
  • Variations: Use red velvet cake + cream cheese frosting for a Starbucks copycat.
  • Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 weeks.