Starbucks Copycat Birthday Cake Pops
If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat that brings joy to any occasion, try these Starbucks Copycat Birthday Cake Pops! These delightful cake pops mimic the beloved coffee shop favorite and are easy to make right at home. Whether for a birthday celebration or an afternoon snack, these customizable treats will surely impress your family and friends. With simple ingredients and fun decorating options, making cake pops can be a delightful activity for everyone!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 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
- Pinch of salt
- 12 oz candy melts
- White nonpareils or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Follow the instructions on the cake mix box for specific baking details.
- In a large bowl, mix the vanilla cake mix with oil, milk (or water), and eggs until smooth. Pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed until a toothpick comes out clean. Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine pieces in a mixing bowl.
- Prepare buttercream by mixing softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and enough milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Combine crumbled cake with buttercream until well mixed. Roll into 1¼-inch balls and chill for 15 minutes.
- Dip lollipop sticks in melted candy melts before inserting them halfway into each chilled cake ball.
- Dip each pop into melted candy melts and let excess drip off before decorating with sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg