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Christmas Cakesicles decorated with festive red and green sprinkles and coated in smooth chocolate
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Christmas Cakesicles

These Christmas Cakesicles are the cutest holiday dessert you’ll ever make! Soft, moist cake is coated in smooth chocolate and decorated with festive sprinkles. Perfect for gifting, parties, or cozy nights at home, they’re easy to customize and a guaranteed hit for the holidays.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Resting Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert, Holiday Treats, Party Snacks
Cuisine: American, Christmas, Festive
Keyword: cake popsicles, Christmas Cakesicles, festive sweets, holiday desserts, vegan cakesicles
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Jenna Cooper
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 Silicone cakesicle mold Flexible, easy to release
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For combining cake and frosting
  • 1 Spoon or spatula To mix and smooth chocolate
  • 1 Popsicle sticks Wooden or reusable
  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate

Materials

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Crumbled cake Any flavor: vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet
  • 3 tablespoons Frosting Buttercream or vegan buttercream
  • 1 ½ cups Chocolate or candy melts For coating the cakesicles
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut oil Optional, for shiny chocolate
  • ¼ cup Festive sprinkles For decoration
  • 1 pinch Crushed candy canes Optional, for texture

Instructions

  • Bake your chosen cake and let it cool completely. Then crumble it into fine pieces using your hands or a fork.
  • Add frosting a spoonful at a time and combine gently until the mixture holds together like soft cookie dough.
  • Melt chocolate in 20-second microwave bursts, stirring in between. Coat the inside of the silicone molds with chocolate and insert the popsicle sticks. Chill for 5 minutes.
  • Press the cake mixture into each mold, leaving a little space at the top. Cover with more melted chocolate to seal.
  • Place molds in the fridge for 10–15 minutes, until chocolate sets completely.
  • Drizzle extra chocolate, add sprinkles, or top with crushed candy canes. Let decorations harden before handling.
  • Remove cakesicles gently from molds. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.

Notes

Make ahead: You can prepare the cake mixture and chocolate shells a day in advance. Assemble when ready to decorate.
Storage tip: Keep in the fridge to maintain freshness, or freeze for long-term storage.
Gift idea: Wrap each cakesicle in a clear bag tied with a red ribbon perfect for edible gifts!
Vegan tip: Use coconut milk frosting for a rich, dairy-free alternative.