Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Starbucks Copycat Chocolate Cake Pops at home. These sweet treats are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings, and they bring a sense of joy with every bite. With their moist chocolate cake centers and creamy candy coating, these cake pops are not only fun to make but also customizable with your favorite toppings. This easy recipe allows you to control the sweetness and create a personal touch that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (13.25oz) chocolate cake mix
- ⅓ cup neutral oil (vegetable, avocado, or canola)
- 1 cup milk or water
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1½ tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 12 oz dark cocoa candy melts
- White nonpareils or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C) as per cake mix instructions.
- Combine all cake ingredients in a large bowl and mix until smooth. Pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake according to package directions; test for doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, crumble the cake into a mixing bowl while still warm.
- In another bowl, prepare buttercream by mixing powdered sugar, cocoa powder, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Combine crumbled cake with buttercream mixture until well incorporated; roll into balls about 1¼ inches in diameter.
- Chill the rolled balls in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Melt candy melts according to package instructions and dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted candy before inserting it halfway into each cake ball.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted candy coating and remove excess by tapping gently.
- Decorate with sprinkles before the coating sets, then place upright in a styrofoam block to dry.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavors by adding extracts like almond or peppermint to your cake batter. For a festive look, use colored sprinkles or themed decorations during holidays.