Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Starbucks Copycat Chocolate Cake Pops at home! These rich and chocolatey treats are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to cozy gatherings. With a fun pop format and customizable flavors, you’ll impress friends and family alike. Plus, making them at home ensures you can tailor the taste to your preference while enjoying a delicious treat that rivals your favorite coffee shop snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (13.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- ⅓ cup neutral oil (vegetable, avocado, 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 for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325-350°F (162-175°C) based on cake mix instructions.
- Prepare cake batter by mixing all ingredients in a large bowl and pouring into a greased baking pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, crumble the cake in a mixing bowl.
- Make buttercream filling by combining powdered sugar and cocoa powder with softened butter until smooth; mix with crumbled cake.
- Roll mixture into 1¼-inch balls and chill for 15 minutes.
- Insert lollipop sticks dipped in melted candy melts into each ball, then chill again.
- Dip each pop into melted candy melts, let excess drip off, then decorate with sprinkles before drying upright in a styrofoam block.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg