Starbucks Copycat Birthday Cake Pops
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade Starbucks Copycat Birthday Cake Pops! These vibrant, bite-sized treats combine moist cake and creamy frosting, all elegantly coated in colorful candy melts. Perfect for birthday parties, festive gatherings, or cozy nights in, these cake pops are an exciting project that encourages creativity. With customizable flavors and decorations, you can create a unique treat for everyone to enjoy. Gather your family and friends for a fun baking session that’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box (13.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Prepare a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, oil, milk (or water), and eggs until fully mixed. Pour into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean (about 25-30 minutes).
- Once baked, crumble the warm cake into a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth; add to crumbled cake and blend well.
- Roll into balls (about 1¼ inches) and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Melt some candy melts and dip the ends of lollipop sticks before inserting them halfway into each ball; freeze again for another 15 minutes.
- Fully coat each pop in melted candy melts; let excess drip off before decorating with sprinkles.
- Set pops upright in foam or an egg carton until completely dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg