Description

Star-Spangled Cake Pops are a fun, festive treat perfect for summer celebrations, especially the 4th of July. These star-shaped cake pops are dipped in creamy white chocolate, drizzled with red, white, and blue icing, and topped with silver star sprinkles for a visually appealing and patriotic dessert.

Ingredients

1 box vanilla cake mix

Ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

16 oz white chocolate or white candy melts

Red, white, and blue candy melts or colored chocolate (for drizzling)

Silver star sprinkles or edible glitter stars

Lollipop sticks

Star-shaped cookie cutter (about 2.5–3 inches wide)

Cake pop or styrofoam stand

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Instructions

Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions, usually 350°F (175°C). Prepare and bake the cake in a 9×13-inch pan following the package directions. Allow the cake to cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix in heavy cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a soft, spreadable consistency.
Crumble the cooled cake into a large mixing bowl using your hands or a fork. Add about ¾ of the frosting and mix thoroughly until the mixture is cohesive and resembles cookie dough. Add more frosting if needed to help the mixture hold its shape.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Press the cake mixture evenly to about ¾-inch thickness on a clean work surface. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out star shapes and place them on the prepared tray. Insert a lollipop stick into the base of each star. Transfer the tray to the freezer for 20–30 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate or candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Dip each chilled star into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to ensure full coverage. Tap gently to remove excess coating and place upright in a cake pop stand to set.
Melt the red, white, and blue candy melts separately. Transfer each color to a piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle over the coated cake pops in random patterns. While the coating is still wet, press silver star sprinkles or edible glitter stars onto the surface. Allow all decorations to set completely at room temperature before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cake is fully cooled before crumbling to avoid melting the frosting.
If you don’t have a cake pop stand, use a block of Styrofoam or a cardboard box with holes punched in it.
Customize decorations with different colored sprinkles, edible glitter, or themed decorations.
For best results, make the cake pops ahead of time and store them in an airtight container.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cake pop
Calories: 200
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg