Copycat Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe (2024)

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This copycat Starbucks chocolate cake pop recipe is rich, decadent, and fudgy just like the original. It's a sweet chocolate treat that everyone always loves.

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I love the cake pops from Starbucks. They're sooo good. I'm not, however, such a big fan of how much I have to pay for them. That's why I decided to just make my own!

Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pops

This was inspired by my easy donut hole cake pops recipe on this site and makes a great addition to any potluck desserts table.

Why You Will Love this Recipe

  • It only uses a handful of ingredients.
  • It's super quick and easy.
  • It's a recipe that you can easily adapted with flavors and decorations.
  • It's great for parties and get-togethers of all kinds.
  • It's a fun way to get the kids in the kitchen.

Ingredients

You only need a few basic ingredients to make these cake pops, and most if not all of them are probably in your kitchen right now. You'll find the exact quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.

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  • Chocolate cake mix prepared according to package directions
  • Chocolate frosting
  • Chocolate bark
  • White sprinkles

Substitutions and Variations

  • Use gluten-free cake mix.
  • Use dark chocolate, carob chips, or melted butterscotch chips in place of chocolate bark.
  • Use any sprinkles you like for these cake pops.
  • Drizzle with melted peanut butter or white chocolate before serving.
  • Use your favorite chocolate cake for these pops.
  • Make blonde pops with vanilla, white, or butter cake and white bark.
  • Use any kind of toppings you like. Crushed peppermint, mini marshmallows, mini M&Ms, and more will all work.
  • Use cream cheese frosting in place of chocolate frosting.

Instructions

This is an incredibly straightforward recipe that will have you in and out of the kitchen quickly. Check out the highlights below, but for the exact instructions, find the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

1: Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions.

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2: Add oil and eggs or whatever ingredients are needed.

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3: Stir until blended. Pour into greased 13 x 9 inch cake pan.

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4: Let the cake bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Then crumble it up with a fork.

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5: Mix in the frosting and using your hands, scoop and form the mixture into smooth balls.

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6: Dip popsicle sticks into melted chocolate bark and push them into each cake ball.

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7: Chill in the freezer.

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8: Dip the balls into melted chocolate bark.

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9: Then add sprinkles and place them upright in a box with holes in it until the chocolate sets.

Hint: Always chill your cake balls before dipping them so the coating will adhere readily.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our chocolate banana pancake pops.

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Storage

Refrigerator: Store for up to a week in an air-tight contatiner.

Freezer: Store for up to 2 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.

Thaw: Place the cake pops in the refrigerator overnight.

What to Serve with Cake Pops

These cake pops are delicious with a glass of milk, salted caramel milkshake or a cup of coffee. They're the perfect addition to a larger dessert table at your special events, as well.

Tips

  • Make sure to freeze the cake pops on their sticks for 1 hour before dipping them in melted chocolate. This will help ensure that the pops stay on their sticks when being dunked into the chocolate.
  • Do not to add too much frosting or balls will be too soft to hold together.
  • Add the sprinkles to each cake pop before the chocolate hardens to ensure that they stick.
  • Work the frosting into the cake crumbs with your hands until everything forms a ball that holds its shape.
  • Melt chocolate bark in 30-second intervals, stirring often, and dip each stick in it before pushing it into a ball so it holds.
  • Use a cardboard box with holes poked in it as an easy place to chill and harden them after dipping them in melted chocolate if you don't want to buy a stand.
  • Roll each cake pop carefully in melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off
  • Invest in quality ingredients to ensure the best results 3. Double up on chocolate bark when melting so that you have enough to dip all of your cake pops.

FAQ

Can I make my own frosting for this recipe?

You sure can. Homemade frosting works just as well as purchased frosting.

What kind of chocolate should I use for this recipe?

Semi-sweet or dark chocolate bark work the best in our opinion. In any case, using almond bark is your best bet for a pretty, smooth coating.

Is almond bark safe for nut allergies?

Absolutely. Contrary to its name, there's no almonds or nuts of any kind in almond bark.

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Do you like cake pops? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

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Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pop Recipe

Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

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Copycat Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe

This copycat Starbucks chocolate cake pop recipe is so easy, rich, decadent, and chocolaty that you'll be making it all the time!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Additional Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 28

Calories 98 kcal

Instructions

  • Allow cake to cool after baking according to box directions.

  • Crumble entire cake in a large bowl with a fork.

  • Add frosting and work it into the cake crumbs with your hands until it forms a ball.

  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

  • Melt chocolate bark in a microwave-safe cup in 30-second intervals, stirring often.

  • Dip the tip of each stick into the melted chocolate. Then push that end into a cake ball. This will help secure the cake balls onto the stick.

  • Freeze them for 1 hour.

  • Prepare a place for your cake pops to chill and harden. I often use a cardboard box and poke holes into it.

  • Melt chocolate bark again in a microwave-safe cup so cake balls can be dipped in.

  • Carefully roll each cake pop in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.

  • Before chocolate hardens, add sprinkles.

  • Place dipped cake pops in your prepared box.

  • Chill before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to freeze the cake pops on their sticks for 1 hour before dipping them in melted chocolate. This will help ensure that the pops stay on their sticks when being dunked into the chocolate.
  • Do not to add too much frosting or balls will be too soft to hold together.
  • Add the sprinkles to each cake pop before the chocolate hardens to ensure that they stick.
  • Work the frosting into the cake crumbs with your hands until everything forms a ball that holds its shape.
  • Melt chocolate bark in 30-second intervals, stirring often, and dip each stick in it before pushing it into a ball so it holds.
  • Use a cardboard box with holes poked in it as an easy place to chill and harden them after dipping them in melted chocolate if you don't want to buy a stand.
  • Roll each cake pop carefully in melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
  • Invest in quality ingredients to ensure the best results 3. Double up on chocolate bark when melting so that you have enough to dip all of your cake pops.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.02gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 0.01IUCalcium: 0.1mgIron: 0.02mg

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    FAQs

    What are the ingredients in Starbucks cake pops? ›

    Cake [Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Soybean Oil, Eggs, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Cornstarch), Egg Whites (Egg Whites, Guar Gum, Triethyl Citrate), Palm Oil, Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Natural Flavors), Modified ...

    How does Starbucks get their cake pops? ›

    However, Starbucks has never made its own cake pops in-store, as these treats require too much time and effort. Instead, Starbucks partnered with Steven Charles Desserts, a wholesale bakery that was founded in L.A. in the 1970s.

    What is cake pop dough made of? ›

    Cake pop dough is cake mixed with buttercream until it makes a dough. Cake pop dough is great for making cake pops (obviously) cakesicles or for adding dimension to your sculpted cakes. I use cake pop dough a lot to use up my leftover cake scraps when I'm making sculpted cakes.

    Are Starbucks cake pops supposed to be gooey? ›

    A2: No, Starbucks cake pops are not meant to be gooey. The texture of a properly made Starbucks cake pop is typically moist and tender on the inside, resembling the texture of cake. The outer candy coating adds a slight crunch and sweetness to the overall experience.

    What is cake pop coating made of? ›

    Moist and crumbly cake is mixed with rich buttercream frosting, then dipped in a sweet chocolate coating. These homemade cake pops are the perfect treat for birthdays, baby showers, wedding showers, holidays or when hosting a dinner party.

    How much does it cost to buy a cake pop at Starbucks? ›

    The price of the Starbucks Cake Pop is likely to differ based on the locations and other variables however, on average you'll pay between $1.95 to $2.50 for each Cake Pop. This sweet treat is available for purchase at an affordable price which makes it an attainable dessert for the majority of Starbucks lovers.

    How long do Starbucks cake pops stay fresh? ›

    How Long Do Cake Pops Last? Keep them in a cool and dry place on your counter, and they'll stay yummy for about a week. Throwing them in the fridge can extend their lifespan to 2 weeks or 1 month. Oh, and when chilling in the freezer, they can sit around for a whopping 3 months!

    How many cake pops does one box of cake mix make? ›

    Your cake mix should be moist enough to shape into a large mound and keep its shape. Roll your cake mix into 1 inch balls using the palms of your hands. You should be able to get 35-40 cake balls from a single batch of cake mix. Pour one entire package of white chocolate candy melts into a microwave safe bowl.

    What not to do when making cake pops? ›

    Don't make your cake balls too big or they may fall apart when you dip them. Do scoop and form only a few portions at a time. It'll help prevent your dough from drying out. Don't keep the unformed dough exposed to air (again, it will dry out).

    What is the secret to smooth cake pops? ›

    Place the tray into the freezer for 10 minutes, or fridge for 30 minutes, and then do a second roll. This will help the cake balls become really nice and smooth/round. Once rolled for the second time, place the cake balls back into the freezer for a further 30 minutes, or into the fridge for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

    How to make cake pops that don't fall apart? ›

    Hardened candy coating acts as glue so it can be very helpful in preventing your cake pops from falling off the sticks. Before inserting your sticks into your chilled cake balls, dip the end of each stick into candy coating. I suggest inserting the stick about half way into the cake ball.

    Do you chill cake pops before dipping? ›

    The cake balls need to be extremely cold before dipping. Make sure you have enough room in your refrigerator or freezer for them. I always chill them on a large lined baking sheet. A 2-cup glass liquid measuring cup is the perfect depth for dipping the cake pops.

    Can I use candy melts for cake pops? ›

    Available in a variety of colors and flavors, Candy Melts candy helps seal in the flavor and moisture of a cake pop. It also acts as a blank canvas for decorating! Whether you melt it using a melting pot or a double boiler, Candy Melts is a great way to personalize your cake pop creations.

    What makes cake pops crack? ›

    If the cake is too cold and the icing is too warm when it is coated, the shell will crack from the difference in temperature. We know hot objects typically expand while cold objects shrink in size, so it makes sense that the spherical treat could split once it's settled and cooled down.

    Are Starbucks cake pops vegan? ›

    None of Starbucks new sweet treats like the cake pops (aka, cake on a stick) or whoopie pies are vegan - but did you know that they aren't even vegetarian?.. If you look closely at the 25+ ingredients list you will see that the new pink or red treats contain carmine as the food coloring.

    What are cake popsicles made of? ›

    Cakesicles are basically a cake mixed together and molded into popsicles using a cakesicle mold. They are covered with candy melts or melted chocolate to hold their shape and they are eaten like popsicles. If you've ever had a cake pop they are essentially the same thing, just bigger and shaped differently.

    Does Starbucks have high fructose corn syrup? ›

    Meets commitment for all beverages being free of High Fructose Corn Syrup and Caramel Color in all company-operated and licensed locations in the U.S. and Canada. Offers Almondmilk in all U.S. company-operated and licensed locations in the U.S.

    What is the reindeer cake pop made of? ›

    Vanilla cake interior with chocolaty icing, finished with a festive red nose and antlers.

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