Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade treats with these Starbucks Copycat Birthday Cake Pops! Perfectly moist and bursting with the rich flavor of vanilla cake and creamy buttercream, these colorful cake pops are sure to impress at any celebration. Coated in vibrant candy melts and topped with festive sprinkles, they make for an irresistible snack that both kids and adults will love. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a coffee break, or just satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy recipe is your ticket to creating memorable moments. With simple steps and customizable options, making these charming sweets at home is a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (13.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- â…“ cup neutral oil
- 1 cup milk or water
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 oz candy melts
- Sprinkles or nonpareils
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325-350°F (162-175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all cake ingredients until smooth. Pour into a greased baking pan and bake according to package instructions.
- Once baked, crumble the warm cake in a large bowl.
- Mix buttercream ingredients until smooth; add to crumbled cake and blend well.
- Roll mixture into 1¼-inch balls and chill for 15 minutes.
- Dip lollipop sticks in melted candy melts before inserting them into each cake ball; freeze for another 15 minutes.
- Coat each cake pop in melted candy melts; let excess drip off.
- Quickly sprinkle with decorations before the coating sets.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg