Cakesicles are a fun spin on classic cake pops. They are made in popsicle molds, coated in chocolate and topped with sprinkles. Cake Pop Popsicles are easy to make, and kids love them.
At our house, the kids love Cake Pops for every occasion, so we make them all the time. I wanted to try something new and made this Cakesicle Recipe. It was an instant it and they turned out so cute!
The kids also enjoy Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles, Strawberry Crunch Bars Recipe and Banana Popsicles Recipe.
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What is a Cakesicle?
This luscious treat is made with prepared cake that is combined with frosting. The mixture is shaped in a popsicle mold instead of a traditional cake pop mold.
The entire thing is coated in a chocolate shell. Each one is decorated with sprinkles for a fun dessert. They look adorable and taste even better.
Ingredients
Cakesicle Filling
- Prepared cake. You can use any type of cake.
- Frosting. Use your favorite frosting.
Chocolate Shell
- White Candy melts or Melting Chocolate. Feel free to use the one you prefer.
- Sprinkles. The options are endless.
- Equipment – cakesicle mold
Jump to recipe below for complete ingredient list and instructions.
Substitutions and Variations
- Cake Mix. Substitute any cake flavor you love. Some ideas include chocolate, strawberry, funfetti, vanilla and more.
- Frosting. You can use different cake and frosting paired together. Try making homemade buttercream frosting or Cinnamon Buttercream frosting. I also love homemade cream cheese frosting.
- Topping. Try adding fondant, edible glitter spray and anything you like.
- Coating. Substitute milk chocolate coating instead of white chocolate chips. This is great paired with chocolate cake for lots of chocolate flavor. Dark Chocolate is another yummy idea for this cakesickles recipe.
- Seasonal. Make Christmas Cakesicles, Valentine’s and more just by changing the sprinkles or colored candy melts.
How to Make Cakesicles
Step 1. Bake the box cake mix. Then crumble it once cooled. Make sure it is completely cool or the frosting will melt. Add the frosting to the crumbled cake. The cake crumbs should hold together when you pinch it but not be sticky.
Step 2. Use a microwave safe bowl and melt the candy melts or melting chocolate based on the package instructions. Once melted, spread 1 tablespoon of melted white chocolate into each popsicle mold.
Step 3. Make sure to get the bottom of the cavity and sides of the mold. You only want a thin layer of chocolate. Insert the popsicle sticks and remove before the melting chocolate sets. Chill for 3-5 minutes in the freezer if you’re using candy melts and the fridge if using chocolate.
Step 4. Press the cake filing into the molds. I used 1 tablespoon of the cake filling. Leave at least 1/16 of an inch at the top for the extra coating of chocolate.
Step 5. Spread about a teaspoon of white chocolate thinly over the top of the cake popsicles. Repeat until all of the cakesicles are covered.
Step 6. Remove any excess chocolate by scraping the top with an offset spatula. Chill for about 2 minutes until the candy layer hardens.
Step 7. Remove the cakesicles from the mold.
Step 8. Drizzle candy melts in any color you prefer. Then add sprinkles and allow to set.
Tips for Success
- Add topping while wet. You will need to drizzle more chocolate or candy melts so the sprinkles stick. I like to use colored candy melts for a pop of color before the sprinkles.
- Be careful handling the chocolate once hardened. It is easy to leave fingerprints.
- Make sure the cake is totally cool. The cake should be cool before adding the frosting. If not, the frosting will melt, and it won’t be the correct texture.
- Melt the chocolate in intervals. Don’t overcook the chocolate or it will burn. Melt in 30 second intervals stirring in between each one.
- Coating the molds is easier than dipping. I do not suggest dipping the cakesicles in the melted chocolate. It is easier to paint the molds.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can store them in the fridge for a week in plastic wrap or airtight container. They can also be frozen for a month.
This might be the result of overstuffing the molds. You only want to add a little bit of the cake mixture and do not push down.
Another trick is to let the chocolate come to room temperature slightly before filling with the mixture and chilling again.
About a tablespoon goes on the bottom of the mold. It needs to be spread evenly. Then about a teaspoon goes on top.
More Cake Pop Recipes
Try this cakesicles recipe for a fun treat. Once you do, please come back and leave a comment so I can hear from you.
Cakesicles
Ingredients
Cakesicle Filling:
- 1 9×13-inch prepared cake room temperature
- ½ cup frosting up to ¼ cup more if necessary
Chocolate Shell:
- 3 cups candy melts or melting chocolate
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
For the Cake Filling:
- Using a mixer or your hands, crumble the cake. Make sure the cake is at room temperature to keep the frosting from melting.
- Add 1 tablespoon of frosting at a time to the crumbled cake and mix until you get the consistency you prefer. The filling should hold together when you pinch it, but it should not be sticky.
For the Chocolate Shell:
- Melt the candy melts or melting chocolate based on the package instructions. Put 1 tablespoon of melted white chocolate into each popsicle mold.
- Paint it in a thin layer to the mold’s bottom and sides.
- Insert the popsicle sticks and remove before the melting chocolate set to remove any remaining chocolate from that area in the mold.
- Repeat creating 4 chocolate shells in your popsicle mold.
- Put the mold in the freezer if you’re using Candy Melts or the refrigerator if you’re using melting chocolate.
- Chill for 3 to 5 minutes until the candy hardens.
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the cake filling and press it into the candy shell, leaving at least 1/16 of an inch at the top for the extra coating of chocolate.
- Continue this process until all the molds are filled.
- Spoon a teaspoon or so of white chocolate thinly over the top.
- Scrape off any extra white chocolate using an offset spatula.
- Repeat covering all the cakesicles.
- Chill for about 2 minutes until the candy layer hardens
- Unmold the cakesicles.
- Decorate the cakesicles by drizzling more candy melts on top (I love using a different color) and topping with sprinkles (if you prefer).
