Description
These copycat Starbucks cake pops are just like the ones you love—soft vanilla cake mixed with creamy frosting, dipped in smooth pink candy coating, and topped with delicate white sprinkles. They’re cute, crave-worthy, and come together for a fraction of the price. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a fun kitchen project with kids.
Ingredients
2 boxes vanilla cake mix (prepared according to box directions)
⅔ cup French vanilla frosting
2 bags (12 oz each) light pink candy melts
White sprinkles (for topping)
30 cake pop sticks
Optional twist: Add a touch of almond extract to the frosting for a bakery-style flavor or use edible gold dust or heart-shaped sprinkles for a themed twist.
Instructions
Bake both cakes as directed on the box. Let cool completely.
Crumble the cakes into a large bowl using your hands or a fork.
Add frosting and mix until the texture resembles thick dough that holds together when pressed.
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in the freezer for 30–45 minutes.
Melt pink candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Dip each cake pop stick about ½ inch into melted candy, then insert into each ball. Let set for 5 minutes.
Dip cake pops into the melted coating, turning to coat evenly. Gently tap off excess.
Decorate immediately with white sprinkles and place upright in a Styrofoam block or cake pop stand to set.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 / cake pop
- Sugar: 19g / cake pop
- Fat: 13g / cake pop
- Carbohydrates: 27g / cake pop
- Protein: 2g / cake pop