Description
Sweet Starbucks cake pops deliver pure deliciousness in one perfect bite. Homemade bakery magic brings professional-quality treats directly into home kitchens with simple ingredients and easy steps you can master.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box classic cake mix (according to box instructions)
- 3 tablespoons vanilla frosting
Decoration Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pink candy melts
- White sprinkles
Equipment:
- 24–36 cake pop sticks or lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the cake according to box instructions, ensuring complete cooling to room temperature for optimal texture and handling.
- Carefully remove cake from pan, trimming browned edges for a smoother consistency. Gently crumble cake into fine, uniform crumbs within a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate frosting into cake crumbs, blending thoroughly until mixture achieves a cohesive yet not overly sticky texture. Adjust frosting quantity if mixture appears too dry or crumbly.
- Utilize a cookie scoop to form uniform cake balls approximately 1-inch in diameter. Arrange shaped balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining consistent spacing.
- Partially melt candy coating and delicately coat stick ends. Carefully insert each stick halfway into prepared cake balls, ensuring secure attachment. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to stabilize structure.
- Melt remaining candy coating in microwave, heating at 30-second intervals and stirring between cycles. Achieve a smooth, fluid consistency by adding minimal vegetable oil if necessary.
- Extract chilled cake balls and immerse each completely in melted coating, allowing excess to drip away. Position coated cake pops vertically in a Styrofoam stand or specialized holder.
- While coating remains soft, quickly dust white sprinkles over each cake pop. Allow complete setting for approximately 15 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
- Cool the cake completely before crumbling to prevent moisture buildup and ensure a perfect cake pop texture.
- Add frosting gradually to achieve the right binding – mixture should hold shape without being too wet or dry.
- Dipping stick ends in melted candy creates a secure anchor, reducing the chance of cake pops sliding off during coating.
- Adding a few drops of vegetable oil helps thin candy melts, creating a smoother, more even coverage for a professional finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg