Why Make This Recipe
Starbucks Cake Pops are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of cake and frosting into a fun, easy-to-eat form. Making them at home allows you to customize the flavors and decorations to your liking. Plus, they are perfect for parties, coffee breaks, or just a sweet pick-me-up any time of day!
How to Make Starbucks Cake Pops
Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup frosting (vanilla or any preferred flavor)
- 2 cups melted candy coating (white or colored)
- Lollipop sticks
Directions:
- Bake the vanilla cake according to the box instructions and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl.
- Mix in the frosting until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted candy coating, then insert it into the cake pop.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy coating, ensuring it’s fully covered.
- Place the coated cake pops into a stand or styrofoam block to allow them to harden.
- Decorate with sprinkles or additional chocolate if desired.
- Enjoy your homemade Starbucks-style cake pops!
How to Serve Starbucks Cake Pops
Serve these cake pops on a nice platter for parties or gatherings. They are also great to enjoy with coffee or tea. Just grab one and enjoy!
How to Store Starbucks Cake Pops
Keep the cake pops in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They can last for about a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to a month. Just make sure to let them thaw in the fridge before serving.
Tips to Make Starbucks Cake Pops
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before crumbling it to prevent the mixture from becoming too mushy.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cake balls.
- Experiment with different cake flavors and frostings for unique taste combinations.
Variation
You can try using chocolate cake mix with chocolate frosting for a richer flavor. Additionally, consider adding flavors like red velvet or carrot cake for a fun twist!
FAQs
Can I use a different cake flavor?
Yes! Feel free to use any cake flavor you enjoy, such as chocolate, red velvet, or lemon.
What can I use instead of candy coating?
You can use chocolate chips or chocolate melts as an alternative to candy coating. Just melt them according to the package instructions.
How can I make these cake pops more festive?
You can add colored sprinkles, edible glitter, or drizzle different colored candy coatings over the top for a fun and festive touch!
Starbucks Cake Pops
Ingredients
For the cake mixture
- 1 box vanilla cake mix Any preferred cake mix can be used.
- 1 cup frosting (vanilla or any preferred flavor) Customize the flavor to your liking.
For coating
- 2 cups melted candy coating (white or colored) Use white, colored, or chocolate coating.
- 12 sticks Lollipop sticks Required for holding the cake pops.
Instructions
Preparation
- Bake the vanilla cake according to the box instructions and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl.
- Mix in the frosting until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
Coating and Decorating
- Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted candy coating, then insert it into the cake pop.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy coating, ensuring it’s fully covered.
- Place the coated cake pops into a stand or styrofoam block to allow them to harden.
- Decorate with sprinkles or additional chocolate if desired.
