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Starbucks Birthday Cake Pops Ingredients & Recipe

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Sweet and festive Starbucks-style birthday cake pops with moist vanilla cake, creamy frosting, and a pink candy coating — perfect for parties and holidays.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temp

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup whole milk

For the Frosting:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp milk or cream

For the Coating:

  • 12 oz pink candy melts

  • 1–2 tsp shortening or coconut oil

  • Rainbow sprinkles

  • 24 lollipop sticks

Instructions

  • Bake the vanilla cake at 350°F for 25–30 mins. Cool completely.

  • Make frosting by beating butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk until creamy.

  • Crumble cake and mix with frosting until dough-like.

  • Shape into 1½-inch balls and chill for 1–2 hours.

  • Insert sticks dipped in melted candy into each ball. Chill again briefly.

  • Melt candy melts with shortening until smooth.

  • Dip cake pops, tap off excess, and add sprinkles.

  • Let stand upright until set, about 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Use boxed cake and store-bought frosting for shortcuts.

  • Add almond extract for extra flavor.

  • Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer.

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