Kiriya Ubuyashiki
Culinary Explorer
Let’s bring the coffeehouse magic right to your kitchen! These homemade cake pops are fun to make and just as tasty as the ones you get at Starbucks. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you’ll have delightful treats perfect for any occasion. Grab your apron, and let’s get baking!Ingredients:
- 15 oz Pillsbury cake mix
- 4 teaspoons creamy vanilla frosting
- 1 bag Wilton light red candy melts
- 1 scant teaspoon Crisco all vegetable shortening
- Rainbow sprinkles
Directions:
- Bake the cake according to the instructions on the packet. Let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, trim off any dark edges or sides.
- Crumble the cake into medium-fine breadcrumbs using clean hands. Mix in the frosting and knead until you can form the mixture into a ball.
- Roll the mixture into balls. For a uniform shape, use a melon scoop or similar tool, then roll between your hands to smooth out any imperfections.
- In a separate pan, melt about 1/3 of the candy melts over low heat. Quickly dip a popsicle stick into the melted candy and insert it into the center of each cake pop ball. This acts as a “glue” to hold the stick in place. Freeze the pops for about 15 minutes.
- Melt the remaining candy melts with the shortening, and transfer the coating to a tall glass.
- Remove the cake pops from the freezer and dip each one into the glass of melted coating. Once covered, sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles and place upright in a foam block to set.
- Let the cake pops set for at least an hour before enjoying with a nice cappuccino.
Notes: For the best results, chill the cake pops before dipping. About 20 minutes in the freezer will help them firm up nicely.
Enjoy your homemade Starbucks-style cake pops!
Thanks for sharing! 
Can't wait to try these out and surprise everyone with some homemade coffeehouse vibes. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe! 
They’re super easy and taste just like the Starbucks ones! Enjoy and happy baking! 
Enjoy making them, they’re a blast to whip up! 
