Description
Make these easy copycat Starbucks cake pops at home! Soft vanilla cake, creamy frosting, and a pink candy coating for a fun, budget-friendly treat. These bite-sized desserts are perfect for parties or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vanilla frosting
- 12 ounces pink or white candy melts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for thinning the coating)
- White sprinkles for decoration
- 15–18 lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake mix following package directions using the eggs, oil, and water. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely. Crumble the cooled cake finely into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the vanilla frosting 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix with your hands until the texture forms a dough that holds its shape but is not sticky.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into 1½-inch balls. Place these balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze them for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the candy melts with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals. Stir until the coating is smooth.
- Dip one end of a lollipop stick into the melted candy. Insert this stick halfway into a cake ball. Repeat this process for all cake balls. Freeze again for 10 minutes to secure the sticks.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted coating, rotating it to coat completely. Gently tap off any excess coating.
- Add sprinkles to the coating before it sets. Place the cake pops upright in a styrofoam block to harden.
- Once the coating is set, store the cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate them for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use your hands to mix the cake crumbles and frosting for the best texture.
- Freezing the balls before dipping prevents them from falling apart.
- Coconut oil helps the candy coating achieve a smoother dipping consistency.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Dipping
- Cuisine: American