Starbucks Copycat Birthday Cake Pops
If you’re searching for a delightful dessert that will elevate any celebration, look no further than these Starbucks Copycat Birthday Cake Pops! These charming treats are perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or just satisfying a sweet tooth. With their moist cake center and colorful coating, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Plus, they’re customizable to fit any occasion or personal taste. Whip them up quickly using simple ingredients and involve the kids in the decorating process for a memorable activity. Enjoy these festive bites that bring joy with every pop!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix (13.25 oz)
- â…“ cup neutral oil (vegetable, avocado, or canola)
- 1 cup milk or water
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz candy melts
- Sprinkles or nonpareils
Instructions
- Preheat the oven as per the cake mix instructions (typically 325-350°F). Prepare your baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, milk or water, and eggs until smooth. Pour into the pan and bake according to package directions.
- After baking, crumble the warm cake into a bowl until fine crumbs form.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Fold this mixture into the crumbled cake until fully combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1¼-inch balls (about 30g each) and chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt candy melts in short intervals until smooth. Dip lollipop sticks into melted candy before inserting them into each ball for stability.
- Dip each cake pop into melted candy coating until fully covered; tap off excess coating.
- Immediately add sprinkles while wet and let them dry upright in a styrofoam block.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop - 45g
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg