Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe (Easy Copycat)
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of homemade Starbucks Cake Pops with this easy copycat recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these cake pops combine a moist vanilla cake base with creamy frosting, all coated in colorful candy melts. Not only are they budget-friendly, but they also allow you to customize flavors and decorations to suit your unique taste. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply enjoying a sweet treat at home, these fun bites are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready for a delicious baking adventure!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1/3 cup French vanilla frosting
- 1 bag light pink candy melts (12 oz)
- White sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into a greased baking dish or two round pans. Bake at 350°F until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into small pieces in a mixing bowl. Mix in the frosting until combined. Freeze the mixture until chilled.
- Roll the chilled mixture into evenly sized balls and place on a freezer-safe baking sheet. Freeze until firm.
- Melt candy melts using a microwave or double boiler until smooth. Dip each lollipop stick into melted candy before inserting it into each cake ball.
- Dip each ball into melted candy melts or spoon it over them, twirling to coat evenly. Decorate with white sprinkles before placing upright in a styrofoam block to harden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg