Starbucks Cake Pops Copycat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base and Coating
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1 box classic cake mix
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Ingredients required for the cake as per box instructions
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3 Tbsp vanilla frosting
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24-36 cake pop sticks or lollipop sticks
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12 oz pink candy melts
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White sprinkles
# Instructions:
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Bake the cake as instructed on the package. Let it cool to room temperature.
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Remove the cake from the pan and discard the outer brown layer. Crumble the remaining cake finely into a large bowl.
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Combine the crumbled cake with vanilla frosting. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is uniform.
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Shape the cake and frosting mixture into 24-36 evenly sized balls using a cookie scoop. Arrange them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Place the pink candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir between intervals until fully melted and smooth.
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Dip each cake pop stick into the melted candy and insert it halfway into a cake ball. Freeze the cake balls for 10-15 minutes.
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Dip each chilled cake pop into the melted candy coating. Ensure full coverage and allow excess coating to drip off.
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Insert the cake pops into a styrofoam block to dry. Add sprinkles immediately before the coating dries.
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Once fully dry and set, serve the cake pops and enjoy.
# Notes:
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Use white almond bark instead of candy melts for coating if preferred. Add food coloring to dye it pink.