Birthday Cake Pop (Starbucks)
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix )
(plus the ingredients on the back
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz light pink color melts
- white nonpareils sprinkles
- 24 lollipop sticks
Directions
- 1
Prepare and bake the cake mix according to the boxed directions.
- 2
Immediately after taking the cake out of the oven, pour the hot cake into the bowl of a stand mixer. (Do not over cook the cake! if so, it will have a harder time coming together)
- 3
Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and using the paddle attachment, mix on low speed until a dough forms that can be pressed together into a ball.
- 4
Portion out the dough and press into a ball in the palm of your hands or with a cake pop press.
- 5
Place the cake balls on a cookie sheet and then into the freezer to chill.
- 6
Melt the colormelts.
- 7
Once the chocolate coating is melted, remove the cake balls from the freezer.
- 8
Dip each lollipop stick into the candy melt and then press the stick into the center of each cake ball. This will help avoid the cake pop falling off of the stick.
- 9
Return to the fridge or freezer to help speed up the process of the stick and chocolate setting.
- 10
Once the chocolate is set on the sucker sticks, pour the remaining melted candy melt into a tall, skinny jar or glass.
- 11
Dip the cake pops one by one in the candy melt and gently shake the cake pop to remove any excess melted chocolate. Tip right side up and add sprinkles, if desired.
- 12
Allow the candy melt to set while the cake pop is right side up, you can poke holes into a cardboard box or foam block to help them stand up straight to dry, if desired.
- 13
Serve as is or package up individually in bags with ribbon if desired.
- 14
Enjoy! Store at room temp for up to 3 days.
Birthday Cake Pop (Starbucks)
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About this Recipe
Craving that iconic Starbucks Birthday Cake Pop without the trip to the coffee shop? This incredibly easy recipe brings the beloved treat right to your kitchen, promising that delightful nostalgic flavor.
What sets this recipe apart is its brilliant simplicity, leveraging a standard vanilla cake mix to create the perfect base. It’s a tried-and-true method, drawing from an ultra-easy cake pop recipe that has already captivated millions on social media, ensuring a successful and delicious outcome every time.
Prepare for a wonderfully moist and tender cake interior, bursting with classic vanilla flavor, enveloped in a smooth, sweet light pink color melt coating. Each bite offers a delightful contrast with the playful crunch of white nonpareils sprinkles. This treat captures the essence of a celebration, bringing a smile with its cheerful appearance and comforting taste, making it ideal for any festive occasion.
While designed to be a spot-on copycat, you can easily personalize these cake pops. Experiment with different colored candy melts to match a party theme, or swap out the white nonpareils sprinkles for other fun sprinkle mixes like colored jimmies or edible glitter.
These delightful Birthday Cake Pops are perfect for party favors, dessert platters, or simply as a special treat to brighten anyone's day. Arrange them upright on a display stand for a charming and professional presentation.