Strawberry cake pops are rich and delicious. The combination of cream cheese frosting and strawberry cake does not disappoint. The cake pops are dipped in white candy melts and topped with sprinkles.
This sweet treat is super easy to make but so yummy. Each cake pop is so pretty and tastes amazing. The kids enjoy cake recipes that are fun to eat! They love when I make the Best Cake Pop Recipes and they are easy enough for busy moms.
Why we love this recipe:
Strawberry Cake Pops are perfect for any day of the week. However, they also make a festive dessert to make for Valentine’s Day, birthday parties and more. The pretty pink cake inside is gorgeous and they have the best flavor. You may even like this Strawberry Angel Food Cake, Starbucks Cake Pops Recipe and Paula Deen Strawberry Cake.
After that first bite, you will be hooked! You will save a bunch of money from purchasing Starbucks strawberry cake pops.
Chocolate fans will also enjoy Chocolate Cake Pops.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Cake Mix.
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
- Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar
- White Candy Melts
- Lollipop Sticks
Get the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the post.
Variations:
- White chocolate. Substitute white chocolate chips instead of candy melts. You can use food coloring if you prefer different colors.
- Chocolate Chips. Milk chocolate or dark chocolate can be used instead of white chocolate.
- Chocolate Cake. Chocolate fans will love this recipe made with chocolate cake and dipped in melted chocolate.
- Vanilla Cake. Try using this instead of strawberry cake.
- Sprinkles. We used pink sprinkles but any color can be used. This is an easy way to adapt the recipe for any occasion.
How to make strawberry cake pops
Step 1. Make the strawberry cake batter according to the box instructions. Then let the cake cool in the cake pan.
Step 2. Combine the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl using a mixer on high speed until smooth and fluffy. Then add in the vanilla extract and combine. Gradually add the powdered sugar.
Step 3. Crumble the cake. Make sure to remove the outside layer and throw it away.
Step 4. Mix the frosting and cake crumbs together. You want the mixture to be moist but still be able to form it into balls.
Step 5. Form the cake balls and place on a lined cookie sheet. I used a cookie scoop.
Step 6. Melt the candy in a small microwave safe bowl. Dip each cake pop stick into the melted candy and then place them into the cake balls about halfway. Put them on a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 7. Place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Dip the cake pop in melted candy. Place in Styrofoam block to dry. You can also poke small holes into a cardboard box to store them.
Step 8. Top with sprinkles if desired and allow to set.
How to store
Store the leftover cake pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Pro Tips
- Thin the melted candy. If the melted candy melt is too thick, thin it out with a small amount of vegetable oil or coconut oil.
- Cool completely. The cake needs to cool completely before combining with the frosting.
- Use a cookie scoop. It is quick and easy to form the cake balls using a cookie scoop.
- Freeze before coating. The cake balls need to be frozen for 10 to 15 minutes before dipping in the melted candy.
How many days before can you make cake pops?
You can make these a day in advance. If you need to make them earlier, freeze the undipped cake balls up to 6 weeks. Get step by step instructions when you read Can You Freeze Cake Pops.
More cake pop recipes
- Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pops
- Starbucks Lemon Cake Pops Recipe
- Birthday Cake Pops
- Vanilla Cake Balls Recipe
- Oreo Cake Pops
- Halloween Cake Pops
Go ahead and make these fun and tasty homemade strawberry cake pops. Then come back and leave a comment!
Strawberry Cake Pops
Ingredients
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix 15 oz *Plus ingredients to prepare the cake on the back of the box
- ยฝ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 oz Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 ยฝ cup Powdered Sugar
- 16 oz. White Candy Melts
- .25 cup Pink Sprinkles optional
- 2 Lollipop Sticks
Instructions
- Make cake and bake according to box instructions in a 9X13 pan. Then let the cake cool at room temperature.
- Beat the butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.ย Then add in the vanilla extract.ย Then slowly add in the powdered sugar until itโs all combined and smooth.
- Remove the cake from the pan.ย Remove the outside layer from the cake and throw it away.ย Crumble up the remaining cake into a large bowl.
- Add approximately 1-1 ยฝ cup of the frosting to your crumbled cake and stir everything together until well combined. You want the mixture to be moist but still be able to form it into balls.ย ย Shape mixture into about 24-36 cake balls (depending on their size) and place on a lined cookie sheet. I used a cookie scoop to ensure that each one is approximately the same size.
- Put the white candy melts in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir.ย Then continue to heat in 30 second intervals stirring between each one until the candy melts are fully melted and creamy.
- Dip each cake pop stick into the melted candy and then place them into the cake balls about halfway into the balls.ย Then place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes (do not freeze for longer than 15 minutes).
- After the cake pops have been chilled, dip each cake pop into the melted candy melts (you may need to re-melt it if it has solidified some).ย Make sure that the candy covers the cake pop completely.ย Allow the excess melted candy to drip off back into the bowl.
- Then place the stick of cake pops in a block of styrofoam while the candy dries and solidifies. Add the sprinkles immediately before the candy dries.
- Continue until all the cake pops have been covered.ย Once all the cake pops are dry, they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Noticed the recipe only called for 2 lollipop sticks? Is this a typo? I think you would need at least 24 ?
Yes that is just a type-o. I’l go fix it. thanks!