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Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pop
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Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pop Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 25 cookies (approx.)
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • Eggs, oil, and water
For the Frosting:
  • ½ to ¾ cup chocolate or vanilla frosting
For the Coating:
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or candy melts
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoothness)
Optional Decorations:
  • Sprinkles, white chocolate drizzle, edible glitter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Spoon or cookie scoop
  • Lollipop sticks
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Styrofoam block or cake pop stand

Method
 

  1. Bake the Cake:
    First, you need to prepare & bake the chocolate cake properly as per the instructions. Let it cool completely.
  2. Crumble the Cake:
    Crumble the cooled chocolate cake & set aside in the lined tray.
  3. Mix with Frosting:
    Add frosting gradually and mix until the dough forms a shape that holds without being too sticky.
  4. Form Cake Balls:
    Roll & form the chocolate cake balls with your hands & forks.
  5. Insert Sticks:
    Insert the sticks into each chocolate cake ball & dip each cake ball to make a firm chocolate coating.
  6. Chill:
    Freeze the chocolate cake balls for at least 15–20 minutes until they're perfectly stable.
  7. Melt Coating:
    Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  8. Dip and Decorate:
    Dip cake pops in chocolate, tap off excess, decorate quickly, and place upright to set.
  9. Serve or Store:
    Once coating hardens, enjoy immediately or store chilled for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cool before crumbling to avoid melting the frosting.
  • Use candy melts for easier dipping and smoother coating.
  • Allow cake balls to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before dipping to avoid cracking.
  • Make-ahead tip: Undipped cake balls can be frozen for up to 2 months.