Description
Starbucks Copycat Birthday Cake Pops are soft, bite-sized cake balls coated in a smooth white candy shell and topped with colorful sprinkles—just like the ones at the coffee shop, only better homemade! These festive treats are made with vanilla cake, frosting, and candy melts, and they’re perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a sweet pick-me-up any day.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare it)
- Vanilla frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- White candy melts or white chocolate coating
- Vegetable shortening or coconut oil (optional, to thin coating)
- Sprinkles (rainbow or pink for a classic birthday look)
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Bake the vanilla cake according to package instructions. Let cool completely.
- Crumble the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor.
- Mix in vanilla frosting, a spoonful at a time, until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Roll mixture into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill cake balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl. Add shortening or coconut oil if needed to thin.
- Dip the end of each lollipop stick into melted coating, then insert into each cake ball.
- Dip each pop into the candy coating, tapping off excess, and immediately decorate with sprinkles.
- Let cake pops stand upright in a styrofoam block or box with holes until fully set.
Notes
- Use chocolate cake and frosting for a fudgy variation.
- Swap sprinkle colors for seasonal or holiday themes.
- Add food coloring to the cake or candy melts for extra flair.
- Drizzle set cake pops with additional melted chocolate for decoration.
- Homemade buttercream gives a richer taste than store-bought frosting.
- Undipped cake pops can be frozen for up to 1 month and dipped after thawing.
