Description
These Vanilla Cake Pops are a homemade version of the Starbucks treat! Soft, moist vanilla cake is combined with creamy frosting, dipped in colorful pink candy melts, and topped with sprinkles, making them the perfect sweet bite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box classic vanilla cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
- 3 eggs (as required by the cake mix – this can vary with different brands)
- ⅓ cup oil (as required by the cake mix – this can vary with different brands)
- 1 cup water (as required by the cake mix – this can vary with different brands)
- ¼ cup vanilla frosting (pre-made)
- 12 oz pink candy melts
- White sprinkles (nonpareils)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box (usually mixing the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water).
- Pour the batter into a greased or lined 9×13-inch baking pan and bake according to the package directions (usually 25-30 minutes).
- Once the cake is baked, allow it to cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl, breaking it up with your hands or a fork until it becomes fine crumbs.
- Add the vanilla frosting to the cake crumbs and mix well until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
- Roll the cake mixture into small, bite-sized balls (about 1-inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt the pink candy melts in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip the end of a lollipop stick into the melted candy melts, then insert it into the center of each cake ball. This helps the stick stay in place.
- Dip each cake ball into the pink candy melts, covering it completely. Tap gently to remove any excess candy melts.
- While the candy coating is still soft, sprinkle with white nonpareil sprinkles.
- Allow the cake pops to cool completely and the coating to harden before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother candy coating, you can add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to the melted candy melts to thin them out.
- These cake pops can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking, Dipping
- Cuisine: American