Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pop Recipe is a quick and easy way to make cake pops at home. I have no idea what possessed me to make a cake pop recipe with ingredients from Starbucks, but I’m pretty happy about it!
I know cake pops are a fad, I make homemade ones all the time, and I don’t think they taste much different than store-bought. But I can’t say it’s a fad. I just happened across this recipe while searching for cupcake recipes.
What is Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pop?
Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pop recipe is a quick and easy way to make cake pops at home that you can give out as gifts or sell at your bake sale. You can also use this filling and glaze recipe to make homemade cake pops. I’ve made pumpkin pie cake pops, caramel apple cake pops, and s’mores cake balls, and I’ve never had any trouble using this same recipe for other flavors.
My kid’s love cake pops, and I can whip these up in a few minutes while they are napping. They’re also straightforward to make, too! All you need are cake mix, frosting or icing, chocolate melting wafers (like Wilton Candy Melts), and sprinkles.
How to make Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pop Recipe?
- Prepare time: 15 Min
- Cooking Time: 5 Min
- Serving Size: Makes 18 Cake Pops
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweeten condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 2 3/4 cups or 12 ounces, I used cake flour)
- 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
Chocolate Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Chocolate Glaze:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (I used good quality Dutch-processed)
- 2 tablespoons milk, or more if needed to make a thick glaze consistency (I had lots of glaze leftover)
Instructions:
Cake Pop Recipe:
Step 1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
Step 2.
In a large bowl, beat butter and oil until light and fluffy. Add sweetened condensed milk and cream and mix until well blended. Gradually beat in flour; mix well (the cake mixture will be stiff).
Step 3.
Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-17 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly pressed with fingertips. Cool for 10 minutes in pans; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 4.
Cut each cake layer in half to make six layers (you will have leftover cake). Place one layer on a wax paper-lined baking sheet; top with about 1/4 cup filling. Top with another cake layer and press lightly to spread the filling. Repeat with the remaining layers. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm.
Step 5.
While the cake is freezing, prepare the glaze by combining all of the glaze ingredients in a medium bowl; mix well until smooth and creamy. Pour into a shallow bowl or rimmed pan.
Step 6.
To assemble the cake pops, unwrap the frozen pop layer and place it on wax paper. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling into the center of the cake layer. Firmly press on top to spread filling evenly; sprinkle glaze over pop to coat. Repeat with remaining layers and filling. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Fact Of Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pop Recipe:
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 242.5 |
| Carbohydrates | 30.7g |
| Fat | 10.2g |
| Protein | 3.9g |
| Fiber | 0.1g |
| Cholesterol | 34.8mg |
| Sodium | 65.2mg |
10 Serving Ideas For Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pop Recipe:
1. Bake and freeze cake balls in advance.
2. Put each cake pop in a paper or plastic cup for serving.
3. Add sprinkles or nonpareils to the top of your cake pop using a decorating pen. They come in all colors and designs, so pick out some that look good with your cake pop design! Or you can pipe them on with a piping bag if you have one handy (you can purchase disposable piping bags at the store).
4. Make them in different colors by using multiple cake mixes. I made an orange chocolate cake pop one time and a white chocolate cake pop another.
5. Roll your cake pop in a coating of powdered sugar to give it more of a bakery look.
6. To make a circle shape, roll the Pop in melted white chocolate and then roll it in sprinkles to coat it entirely before freezing it. This gives you a nice candy look when the chocolate hardens.
7. Make a bigger batch of cake pop icing and dip the bottom half of the cake pops in it.
8. Add a few chopped nuts, orange or chocolate chips, or other yummy stuff to the center of your cake ball before adding the filling.
9. You can also make these into cake balls. Just bake the cake layers in a 9×13-inch pan, add the filling and freeze them.
10. You can buy chocolate-dipped strawberries at the store.
Is it Healthy?
This is a question that is asked all the time. You can get the same results from a good, old-fashioned boxed cake mix, but this recipe gives you more control over what goes into your cake pop. I don’t think it’s healthy because most ingredients are refined sugars and not much else. But you can do a few things to make this a bit healthier.
You can substitute applesauce for some or all of the butter and oil in the cake. You can use egg replacement, flax, or chia seeds as an egg replacer. I also suggest making your sprinkles out of sugar and food coloring. That way, you know exactly what is going into them!
Is it Safe for kits?
Yes. You can use any other mix and replace the cornstarch with almond flour. For the frosting, you can use this recipe or make your own using the same ingredients listed above for the microgreens.
Benefits of Using Keto-Friendly Ingredients in an Easy Recipe:
1. You have complete control of what you’re putting into your body when you make your food from scratch. You know precisely what is going into it, and you can avoid things such as corn syrup, food coloring, and other chemicals.
2. Quick, easy, and delicious! You won’t believe something so simple to whip up can taste so good!
3. A little goes a long way. With ingredients like butter, oil, and condensed milk, a small batch has the same fat as a whole pan of store-bought cake!
4. Save money. When I make my cakes and sweets, I eat as much as I would if I bought them at the store.
5. Experiment! Try new flavors such as peppermint and pumpkin spice, or even throw in some finely chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
6. You can use fresh ingredients instead of processed chemicals. I love using fresh strawberries in my cakes for an excellent taste and appearance, and by using fresh cream cheese instead of powdered, I ensure a smooth consistency when making frosting.
7. Delicious desserts that everyone will love!
8. You can know what’s in your food!
9. The wonderful thing about making your cakes and sweets is that you can customize them! Make a themed cake for a party, give it as a gift, or create one for yourself at every birthday and holiday. My favorite is “Candyland” with peanut butter caramel fondant and raspberry white chocolate ganache!
Conclusion:
This recipe is so delicious you won’t believe how easy it is to make these! You can make them in bunches and give them as gifts, or eat them all yourself because they are so tasty. They are easy to make and much more fun than store-bought ones. I say give this recipe a shot with your friends and family. They would love something homemade from the oven instead of store-bought. Try my other recipes, too, like; Devil’s Food Cupcakes, Easy Chocolate Cake, and Triple Chocolate Brownies!
