Go Back
starbucks cake pop

Starbucks Cake Pop

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • Cake pop stand or styrofoam block

Ingredients
  

  • 3 (about 1 cake) cups Prepared Cake (any flavor, crumbled)
  • 1/3 cup Frosting (matching or complementary flavor)
  • 2 (340g) cups Candy Melts (any color)
  • 20-25 Lollipop Sticks
  • Sprinkles or Decorations As desired
  • Optional: Food Coloring For customizing candy melts

Instructions
 

  • Preparation
    Bake and cool your favorite cake recipe (or use a store-bought cake).
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Crumbling the Cake
    In a large mixing bowl, crumble the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a fork.
  • Mixing with Frosting
    Add the frosting to the crumbled cake and mix until the texture resembles a moldable dough. Start with 1/3 cup and add more if needed.
  • Forming Cake Balls
    Scoop out small portions of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon) and roll into smooth balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Chilling
    Refrigerate the cake balls for 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Melting Candy Coating
    Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
  • Inserting Sticks
    Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy coating, then insert it into a cake ball about halfway through. This helps secure the stick.
  • Coating the Cake Pops
    Dip each cake pop into the melted candy coating, rotating to coat evenly. Allow excess coating to drip off and decorate with sprinkles or other toppings before the coating sets.
  • Setting
    Place the cake pops upright in a stand or styrofoam block to set. Once hardened, they’re ready to enjoy!