The Easiest Cakesicles Recipe (Easy Cake Popsicles!)
These Cakesicles are a fun, creative twist on traditional cake pops, offering a delightful blend of moist cake, rich frosting, and a silky chocolate coating. With endless flavor combinations, these easy cake popsicles are perfect for using leftover cake, making them an ideal dessert for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re preparing them for a party, a family gathering, or just a special treat, cakesicles are sure to impress with their colorful, personalized touch!
- Prep Time: Add a Twist of Lime: Add lime zest to the mango filling for extra citrus flavor. Use Other Fruits: Substitute mango with peaches, strawberries, or blueberries for a different fruit filling. Add Nuts: Add chopped almonds or pecans to the topping for extra texture.
- Cook Time: 22 minutes (for freezing)
- Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
- Yield: 8 cakesicles (or 16 if you use a full cake)
- Category: 8 cakesicles (or 16 if you use a full cake)
- Method: Dessert, Party Treats, Sweets
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cake Mixture Ingredients
Leftover cake sponge scraps (from a mini cake recipe or a full cake)
Leftover frosting (any flavor of your choice, raspberry frosting works great)
Chocolate Dipping Ingredients
Chocolate ganache (or melted chocolate of your choice)
Cakesicle Topping Ingredients
Crushed freeze-dried raspberries (or any topping of your choice)
Instructions
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Prepare the Cake Mixture:
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Place the leftover cake sponge into the bowl of an electric mixer. Add the leftover frosting.
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Mix on low speed with a petal attachment until smooth, ensuring the cake and frosting are well incorporated.
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Fill the Molds:
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Fill popsicle molds with the cake mixture, packing it in tightly.
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Insert popsicle sticks into each mold and freeze the cakesicles for about 1 hour or until firm.
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Remove the Cakesicles:
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After freezing, gently squeeze the sides of the mold to release the cakesicles.
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Place them onto a platter and transfer to the fridge for a few minutes to thaw slightly. This step helps prevent the chocolate ganache from cracking.
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Dip in Chocolate Ganache:
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Melt your chocolate ganache (or any other type of chocolate).
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Dip each cakesicle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully covered. Use a spatula to scrape off any excess chocolate.
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Optionally, drizzle chocolate over the cakesicle if you prefer less coating.
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Add Toppings:
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Once dipped in chocolate, sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried raspberries or any topping you prefer.
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Set the Chocolate:
Place the dipped cakesicles onto parchment or wax paper. Let them set at room temperature or refrigerate for about 15 minutes to harden the chocolate.
Notes
Add a Twist of Lime: Add lime zest to the mango filling for extra citrus flavor.
Use Other Fruits: Substitute mango with peaches, strawberries, or blueberries for a different fruit filling.
Add Nuts: Add chopped almonds or pecans to the topping for extra texture.
