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Starbucks Cake Pops

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These Starbucks-inspired cake pops are moist, flavorful bite-sized treats coated in a vibrant pink candy shell and topped with festive white sprinkles. Easy to make with boxed cake mix and pre-made frosting, they’re perfect for parties, gifting, or fun homemade indulgence.

  • Total Time: About 2 hours (including baking and chilling)
  • Yield: 24-36 cake pops (depending on size)

Ingredients

1 box classic cake mix (plus ingredients required on box)

3 tablespoons vanilla frosting (pre-made recommended)

2436 cake pop sticks or lollipop sticks

12 oz pink candy melts

White sprinkles

Instructions

  • Prepare cake according to box instructions; cool completely.

  • Crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.

  • Add vanilla frosting to crumbs and mix until moist enough to hold shape.

  • Roll mixture into 1-1.5 inch balls; place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill 1 hour (or freeze 20-30 minutes) until firm.

  • Melt pink candy melts according to package directions until smooth.

  • Dip tip of cake pop stick into melted candy, insert halfway into cake ball to secure.

  • Fully dip each cake pop into melted candy coating; tap off excess.

  • Sprinkle white sprinkles on pops before coating sets.

  • Place cake pops upright in styrofoam block or stand; let dry completely.

Notes

Use different cake mix flavors or frosting variations for customization.

Change candy melt colors to match themes or holidays.

Add nuts or sprinkles inside cake mixture for texture.

Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel for decoration.

Store at room temperature or refrigerate; avoid freezing for best texture.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes (excluding baking)
  • Category: Dessert, Snack, Party Treat
  • Method: Baking, Cooling, Dipping
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian