How To Make Perfect Cakesicles

Cakesicles are a fun twist on a traditional cake pop. Crafted in popsicle molds, cakesicles are an easy-to-make version of the ever-popular treat with a chocolate shell surrounding a blend of cake and frosting.

If you have ever struggled to dip a cake pop or had them crack or fall off the stick, you are going to be so happy to discover the cakesicle.

Unlike a cake pop, which is made by rolling a cake and frosting combo into a ball (or another shape) and then dipping it in chocolate or candy melts, a cakesicle is created by painting the chocolate into a popsicle mold, then filling the hardened candy shell with the cake/frosting mixture.

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The candy shell is thick enough that it won't crack but thin enough to bite into. It's also smooth and shiny and perfectly shaped.

Be sure to watch the How to make Cakesicles Video. If it's not shown below it will be either at the top of the post or in the sidebar.

In this tutorial, I will show you how to make cakesicles using white chocolate or white candy melts. You can use the technique to create dark or milk chocolate cakesicles too.

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You can simply add a drizzle of chocolate or colored candy melts to add a festive touch. Christmas cakesicles drizzled with red and green candy melts or birthday cakesicles topped with rainbow sprinkles make fun desserts, party favors, or gifts.

You'll notice in the recipe and video that I didn't add oil to the cake mix. I wanted to experiment with this, as so many people complain about having oily cake pops.

The cake baked without oil baked up beautifully and was only slightly dryer than a cake baked with oil. Once the frosting was mixed in you couldn't even tell the difference in flavor, but the filling was not greasy at all.

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You don't have to dip these so it won't matter if the cake ball filling is soft. That's one of the benefits of this method of making cake balls.

You'll notice in the video below that I only crumbled one cake and added a few tablespoons of frosting. This recipe will make about 48 cakesicles with ½ ounce of filling in each. I didn't need that many, so I used one of my 8-inch round cakes for another purpose. The picture above shows the full amount of frosting and a whole cake.

You can use melted and tempered pure chocolate or melted compound chocolate (confectionery coating). I've shared detailed information regarding the differences between the two on my Chocolate Making Tips page but here's a short recap.

How To Make Perfect Cakesicles

You need to heat your confectionery coating so that it registers between 100° and 120° Fahrenheit. If you get it too hot, it will thicken and may burn.

You will need some silicone popsicle molds to make your cakesicles. You can find molds that have popsicle cavities that are 1 ½ - 2 inches wide, 2 ½ - 3 ½ inches long, and ½ - 1 inch deep.

*If using confectionery coating and painting into a larger, 10-cavity silicone popsicle moldjust paint 5 of the cavities, then chill, then repeat with the remaining cavities. If your candy dries at room temperature it may streak.

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NOTE: You may see some of the darker chocolate cake through the white chocolate on top, but as long as the candy is at least 1/16 of an inch thick over the top of the filling, the cake filling won't come through. If you scrape, and you actually see cake ball filling sticking through, then cover it again, and just leave it a bit thicker on top.

The shelf life of a cakesicle is 7-10 days if using fresh cake. Count the days based on when your cake was baked. If you use fresh frosting made with butter, you might want to consume them within 3-5 days.

NOTE: Mold will develop on the filling if you keep them longer than that and the problem is that you won't notice the mold until you bite into your cakesicle.

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I know this from experience. Thankfully I cut into, instead of biting into, a 14-day-old cakesicle just to see what it looked like. When I saw the fuzzy white mold, I was so happy I used a knife instead of my teeth. Yuk!

Yes, but be aware that the white chocolate or white confectionery shell will attract moisture from the refrigerator and may become sticky or wet.

To store them in the chill box, wrap each pop well in plastic wrap then place them in zip-top bags. Then place them in a cardboard shipping box before placing them in the refrigerator. The box will wick up most of the moisture.

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To thaw the cakesicles, remove the box and remove the zip-top bag. Allow the bag of cakesicles to sit, unopened for at least one hour to allow the cake pops to come to room temperature. This will keep them from cracking due to the temperature change.

There are so many ways to create festive-looking cakesicles and you can watch the video below to see how you can drizzle chocolate or colored candy melts over top. You can even add sprinkles.

I am so excited to show you how to make more elaborate cakesicles. Stop back soon to see more fun cakesicle designs.

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Hi, I'm Beth Jackson Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.comOrder online up to 8PM for next day delivery (UK mainland only) Order before 4.30pm for Next Day Delivery CHRISTMAS DELIVERIES 2022 - find out more >>

Cakesicles are an easy to make and fun to decorate treat that are fast becoming a must-have for every dessert table. Basically a fun twist on the classic cake pop, they are a blend of frosting and cake mix encased in a shell of chocolate or candy melt coating. You will need: Edibles Wilton or PME white candy melts Colour Mill Hot Pink food colouring Colour Mill Tiffany food colouring Cake, cake offcuts or cupcakes Sattina frosting Sattina Sprinkles Sugarflair Pure Gold lustre dust Rejuventor spirit Equipment Silikomart ‘Mini Classic’ mould for cakesicles (comes with lolly sticks) Teaspoon Wilton pack of 12 disposable piping bags Small bows to decorate or 3mm satin ribbon Brush . Step 1.  The Candy Melt Coating Place some candy melts in a suitable bowl and melt in the microwave in 20 second bursts, stirring in between, until they are completely melted. Use a teaspoon to spoon into the cakesicle mould and spread around, taking care to coat the whole surface. Push a lolly stick at least a third of the way into the mould and brush a little of the melted candy melt around it. Wipe around the edge and leave to set in the fridge for 10 minutes or until firm. . Step 2.  Creating The Filling This is where you can get adventurous and create your own delicious fillings with different flavoured cake mixes and frostings. You can:-

Whatever you decide to use or bake, break the cake into crumbs in a bowl and mix in your chosen frosting until you have a blended mixture that is slightly sticky and will compress together. Handy Tip It’s a good idea to freeze any offcuts so they are always available for cakesicles! . Step 3.  Adding The Filling & Candy Top Coat

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Mould the cake mixture into a sausage shape and press into the cakesicle mould, ensuring that it sits below the surface level. Re-melt the candy melts and spoon over the cake mixture in the mould until level with the brim. Tap gently to release any air bubbles and level the melted candy, then pop back in the fridge to set. Once firm, the cakesicles should easily pop out of the mould. . Step 4.  Finishing Touches & Decorating Ideas

A tiny bow on the lolly stick is a lovely way to present your cakesicle. The easiest way to do this is to tie a small bow using 3mm satin ribbon, then attach it to the lolly stick with narrow double sided tape. . Have Fun With Colour! We use Colour Mill food colouring as this is specifically made for candy melts, chocolate and frostings, and it gives you a great range of vibrant colours and tones.

To add colour to the coating, add some Tiffany food colouring to white melted candy and stir well until the colouring is evenly distributed, then coat the mould as in Step 1 (alternatively, you can buy ready coloured candy melts). Handy Tip It’s advisable to add food colouring a little at a time until you get the required shade – you can always add more! .

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To achieve a raspberry ripple effect, add some Hot Pink food colouring into white melted candy and stir just a little to create a marbled effect.

Then carefully coat the mould as in Step 1, trying not to mix the colours together too much! . Drizzled Candy