Copycat Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe (2024)

Published: Mar 25, 2023 · Modified: Feb 17, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

This copycat Starbucks chocolate cake pop recipe is rich, decadent, and fudgy just like the original. It's a sweet chocolate treat that everyone always loves.

I love the cake pops from Starbucks. They're sooo good. I'm not, however, such a big fan of how much I have to pay for them. That's why I decided to just make my own!

Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pops

This was inspired by my easy donut hole cake pops recipe on this site and makes a great addition to any potluck desserts table.

Why You Will Love this Recipe

• It only uses a handful of ingredients.
• It's super quick and easy.
• It's a recipe that you can easily adapted with flavors and decorations.
• It's great for parties and get-togethers of all kinds.
• It's a fun way to get the kids in the kitchen.

Ingredients

You only need a few basic ingredients to make these cake pops, and most if not all of them are probably in your kitchen right now. You'll find the exact quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Chocolate cake mix prepared according to package directions
• Chocolate frosting
• Chocolate bark
• White sprinkles

Substitutions and Variations

• Use gluten-free cake mix.
• Use dark chocolate, carob chips, or melted butterscotch chips in place of chocolate bark.
• Use any sprinkles you like for these cake pops.
• Drizzle with melted peanut butter or white chocolate before serving.
• Use your favorite chocolate cake for these pops.
• Make blonde pops with vanilla, white, or butter cake and white bark.
• Use any kind of toppings you like. Crushed peppermint, mini marshmallows, mini M&Ms, and more will all work.
• Use cream cheese frosting in place of chocolate frosting.

Instructions

This is an incredibly straightforward recipe that will have you in and out of the kitchen quickly. Check out the highlights below, but for the exact instructions, find the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

1: Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions.

2: Add oil and eggs or whatever ingredients are needed.

3: Stir until blended. Pour into greased 13 x 9 inch cake pan.

4: Let the cake bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Then crumble it up with a fork.

5: Mix in the frosting and using your hands, scoop and form the mixture into smooth balls.

6: Dip popsicle sticks into melted chocolate bark and push them into each cake ball.

7: Chill in the freezer.

8: Dip the balls into melted chocolate bark.

9: Then add sprinkles and place them upright in a box with holes in it until the chocolate sets.

Hint: Always chill your cake balls before dipping them so the coating will adhere readily.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our chocolate banana pancake pops.

Storage

Refrigerator: Store for up to a week in an air-tight contatiner.

Freezer: Store for up to 2 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.

Thaw: Place the cake pops in the refrigerator overnight.

What to Serve with Cake Pops

These cake pops are delicious with a glass of milk, salted caramel milkshake or a cup of coffee. They're the perfect addition to a larger dessert table at your special events, as well.

Tips

• Make sure to freeze the cake pops on their sticks for 1 hour before dipping them in melted chocolate. This will help ensure that the pops stay on their sticks when being dunked into the chocolate.
• Do not to add too much frosting or balls will be too soft to hold together.
• Add the sprinkles to each cake pop before the chocolate hardens to ensure that they stick.
• Work the frosting into the cake crumbs with your hands until everything forms a ball that holds its shape.
• Melt chocolate bark in 30-second intervals, stirring often, and dip each stick in it before pushing it into a ball so it holds.
• Use a cardboard box with holes poked in it as an easy place to chill and harden them after dipping them in melted chocolate if you don't want to buy a stand.
• Roll each cake pop carefully in melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off
• Invest in quality ingredients to ensure the best results 3. Double up on chocolate bark when melting so that you have enough to dip all of your cake pops.

FAQ

More Cake Pops Recipes

Do you like cake pops? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pop Recipe

Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.