Description
A straightforward recipe for making cake pops similar to those found at Starbucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 1 can frosting (16 oz)
- 2 cups melting chocolate or candy wafers
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Bake the cake mix according to package directions. Let the cake cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Add the entire can of frosting to the cake crumbs. Mix well until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate or candy wafers with the shortening in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted coating and insert it about halfway into a chilled cake ball. Chill again for 10 minutes to set the stick.
- Dip the entire cake ball into the melted coating, rotating to cover completely. Tap the stick gently against the side of the bowl to remove excess coating.
- Place the coated cake pop upright in a foam block or stand to dry completely.
Notes
- Use firm cake for easier rolling. If the mixture is too soft, chill it longer.
- Thin the coating slightly with a teaspoon of coconut oil if it seems too thick for dipping.
- Decorate with sprinkles immediately after dipping before the coating sets.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: cake pops, chocolate coating, dessert, lollipop, Starbucks copycat