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Starbucks Copycat Birthday Cake Pops Recipe
Emily

Starbucks Copycat Birthday Cake Pops

An easy, no-fail recipe for making the famous pink Starbucks Birthday Cake Pops at home using simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 30 cake pops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box white cake mix (plus oil, water, eggs)
  • 0.5 cup vanilla frosting
  • 12 oz pink candy melts
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil for thinning chocolate
  • 2 tbsp white nonpareil sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Microwave Safe Bowl
  • Lollipop Sticks
  • Styrofoam Block or Stand

Method
 

  1. Bake the cake according to package instructions and allow it to cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into a fine texture in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in the frosting by hand until the dough holds together firmly.
  4. Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and chill for 15 minutes.
  5. Melt the candy coating with oil until smooth.
  6. Dip sticks into candy, insert into balls, and chill again for 5 minutes.
  7. Coat each cake pop in the pink candy, shake off excess, and top with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Ensure cake is fully cooled before mixing to prevent greasy dough.
  • Thin the candy melts for a smoother finish.