Starbucks Cake Pops

5 from 2 votes

Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops look just as pretty and taste even better than store-bought!

Prep Time1

Cook Time30

Total Time1 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Prepare cake per package instructions.
Allow cake to cool, then crumble into a bowl with the vanilla frosting and mix well (use your stand mixer for this if you prefer).
Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Take 3 Tablespoons of the cake mixture and firmly roll into a ball using your hands. Make sure to try to eliminate any cracks. Lay on the baking sheet.
Repeat with all the cake mix, you should have about 18 cake pops.
Add some almond bark to a small container and add some shortening. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, then stir well.
Keep adding heat in 15 second intervals until the coating has come to the right consistency.
Add some pink food dye (warmed), and give a good stir until totally combined.
Dip the tip of a cake pop stick into the coating, just up to about 1/2” up the stick, then push into the middle of the cake pop. Repeat with all the cake pops, then add to the freezer for 15 minutes.
After they have sat in the freezer and you’re ready to start dipping (rewarm coating as necessary), dip each cake pop into the pink coating. Allow excess to drip off then stick the cake pop into a container where it won’t touch the others and can dry.
Top with the white sprinkles before the coating has dried.

Storage:

To Store: Store the cake pops at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
To Freeze: You can freeze the uncoated rolled cake balls in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag, then take them out of the freezer as you wish to make them. They will keep well for up to 2 months. Thaw the frozen cake balls in the refrigerator overnight before dipping and decorating.

Tips:

You can use an electric mixer to combine the cake and frosting. This will help chop up the cake even more and create a consistent and finer texture.
I like to use a deep, narrow cup or tall drinking glass to submerge the cake ball into the coating. It is the perfect depth for dipping the cake pops.
You can use a standard cake pop stand, shallow cup, or a soft styrofoam block to display your cake pops.
It’s important that you use an oil based food dye and warm it a little (let it sit in a hot cup of water).
Make sure to warm the almond bark in short bursts so you don’t scorch it.