Making Starbucks cake pops at home allows you to enjoy a delicious treat that is great for parties or a fun snack. These cake pops are fun to make and can be customized to your liking. Plus, they are cost-effective compared to buying them at Starbucks!
how to make Starbucks Cake Pop
Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup frosting
- 1 cup melted candy (white chocolate or candy melts)
- Lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
- Bake the vanilla cake according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl.
- Add frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Insert lollipop sticks into each ball and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy and let excess drip off.
- Decorate with sprinkles if desired and let set on parchment paper.
- Enjoy your homemade Starbucks cake pops!
how to serve Starbucks Cake Pop
Serve your Starbucks cake pops on a decorative platter or in a cake pop stand. They make great additions to parties, birthdays, or coffee breaks. You can even offer different flavors and toppings for guests to enjoy.
how to store Starbucks Cake Pop
Store your cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep them fresh for longer, you can refrigerate them for up to a week. Just make sure to place them in a container to avoid moisture.
tips to make Starbucks Cake Pop
- Make sure your cake is completely cool before crumbling it. This helps the mixture bind better.
- Use a small ice cream scoop to create evenly sized cake balls.
- Experiment with different candy melts for fun colors and flavors.
- If the candy coating is too thick, add a little vegetable oil to thin it out.
variation
You can easily customize your cake pops by using different cake flavors, like chocolate or red velvet. You can also mix in ingredients like mini chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
FAQs
Can I use homemade cake instead of a box mix?
Yes, you can use homemade vanilla cake, but make sure it is really moist for the best results.
Can I freeze cake pops?
Yes, you can freeze them before or after decorating. Just wrap each cake pop in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container.
What can I use instead of candy melts for coating?
You can use chocolate chips, almond bark, or even yogurt melts as alternatives to candy melts.
Enjoy making and sharing your delicious Starbucks-inspired cake pops!
Starbucks Cake Pops
Ingredients
Method
- Bake the vanilla cake according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl.
- Add frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Insert lollipop sticks into each ball and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy and let excess drip off.
- Decorate with sprinkles if desired and let set on parchment paper.