These Christmas Cake Popsicles, aka Christmas cakesicles area combination of a cake pop and a popsicle! Plus ideas for fun Christmas designs like a Christmas tree, snowman, reindeer, snowflake or candy cane? This recipe has it all.
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Do you love cake pops? Do you love the holidays!? Enter, Christmas Cake Popsicles. These are so much fun to make and decorate and even better to eat!
If you are also obsessed with cake pops and cake popsicles (cakesicles), be sure to check out these Halloween Cake Popsicles and Starbucks Cake Pops (with a healthy spin!).
And while you are roasting chestnuts by the open fire with jackfrost nipping at your nose, you should definitely check out this amazing Coquito Recipe (think boozy eggnog cocktail). Yes!
My discovery of cake popsicles has been nothing short of magical. Think a cake pop and a popsicle make a baby! So basically, bigger cake pops shaped like popsicles. Also called cakesicles!
Cake popsicles are super easy to make. You can use my Boxed Cake Mix Hacks with any boxed cake as a base for this recipe. You can also use my delicious Homemade Chocolate Cake or any cake recipe you love.
For the frosting, you can use a canned or pre-made frosting or a homemade frosting. Whatever suits your fancy! I personally love this Cream Cheese Frosting without Butter.
Once you get the hang of Christmas cake popsicles, I promise it will open up a whole new world of holiday gifting and eating! Christmas cakesicle ideas are only limited by your imagination.
I have made many Christmas themed cakesicles like Christmas tree cakesicles (using this Christmas tree cakesicles mold), Santa cakesicles, Snowman cakesicles (using this Snowman Christmas cakesicles mold) and even Nightmare before Christmas cakesicles!
Throw in a snowflakes, rudolph the red nosed reindeer and a few candy canes and you are on your way!
Why these Christmas cake popsicles are the best!
- Cake popsicles are super easy to make! You can use regular or doctored boxed cake mix or from-scratch cake to make this recipe!
- Christmas cakesicles are so much fun to decorate. You can use chocolate drizzle, edible glitter or sprinkles. You can also create fun Christmas themes like Christmas trees, snowflakes, candy canes, snowman or reindeer! Let your imagination run wild!
- Cake popsicles are bigger than regular size cake pops. Bigger is better when it comes to food. Am I right!?
Christmas cakesicle ingredients
- Cake: You can use boxed cake mix or homemade cake for this recipe. Here are my favorite recipes homemade cake are listed below (see cakesicle flavors).
- Frosting: You can use canned/store-bought frosting or homemade frosting.
- Candy Melts or Chocolate Chips: I recommend using candy melts for this recipe if possible. They tend to melt the most easily, especially for beginning bakers. Alternatively, I like Kroger (Fry’s Food) Private Selection White Chocolate Chips or Ghirardelli. The main ingredient is cocoa butter so they are higher quality and melted really well in the microwave. You can also use the white chocolate chips to make any color with food coloring or food gel.
- Sprinkles or Edible Glitter (Optional): I love these fun Christmas sprinkles. Definitely also check out this edible glitter. Absolutely gorgeous!
Cake popsicle tools
- Cakesicle Mold: This Silicone Popsicle Cakesicle Mold Tray is BPA free and come with cakesicle sticks. You can also use these super cute Christmas themed cakesicles molds from Amazon: Christmas tree cakesicles mold) and Snowman Christmas cakesicles mold).
- Cake Popsicle Sticks: These cakesicle sticks work well.
How to make cake pop popsicles
Cake Filling for Christmas Cake Popsicles (Cakesickles)
- Make cake of choice and allow to fully cool.
- Optional: If there are hard crusty corners, you can remove those prior to crumbling cake (see next step).
- In large bowl, crumble cake with your hands. Make sure there are no large lumps. You can use a stand mixer if you have one.
- Add frosting and fully mix. Once fully combined, the cake should easily form into a ball. If it is not sticky enough, you can add more frosting (in 1 teaspoon increments). Set aside.
Coating Cake Popsicles (Cakesickes)
- In a microwave safe bowl, place ½ cup candy melts or chocolate chips.
- Microwave for approximately 30-60 seconds or until fully melted.
- If you do not have a microwave, you can melt chocolate using a double boiler.
- In cake popsicle mold, spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate. Using a spoon, spread the chocolate to evenly coat the entire inside of the cakesicle mold (bottom and sides).
- Place in refrigerator or freezer until chocolate is fully hardened.
- Roll cakesicle cake mixture into small oval balls (approximately the size of your cake popsicle mold).
- Press cake mixture into cakesicle mold. Top should be just slightly lower than top of mold (leave a small space for chocolate coating on top).
- Insert cakesicle sticks into cake popsicle mold.
- Spoon approximately ½ teaspoon melted chocolate on top of each cakesicle. Spread evenly with a knife or spoon.
- Clean any excess chocolate around the edges. If there is any remaining, you can also trim off after chocolate has hardened.
- Place Christmas cake popsicles back refrigerator or freezer until chocolate is fully hardened.
- Carefully remove Christmas cake popsicles from the mold. If there is excess chocolate around the edges, lay on a piece of parchment paper and trim with a small paring knife.
Cakesicle cake flavors
This recipes works well with regular box cake mix, doctored cake mix or any homemade cake that you love.
My all-time favorite for homemade cake is Chocolate Orange Cake for chocolate cakesicles. You cannot go wrong with chocolate and orange!
For vanilla cakesicles, check out these Vanilla Cupcakes from Kylee Cooks. You can use this cupcake recipe to make your cake.
This Best Red Velvet Cake from House of Nash Eats is a great option for some deep red cakesicles! These look beautiful and taste even better!
Other fun ideas are birthday funfetti, strawberry, white or vanilla, lemon or even brownie cakesicles!
How to decorate cake popsicles
Decorating Christmas Cake Popsicles (Cakesicles)
- You can use a combination of chocolate drizzle, edible sparkles or sprinkles to decorate your Christmas Cake Popsicles.
- You can decorate using popular Christmas colors like red, green, white, silver and gold. You can also do fun themes like Christmas trees, snowflakes, candy canes, snowman or reindeer.
- Sprinkles and edible glitter are a great beginner way to make Christmas cake popsicles. Be sure to buy food grade edible glitter.
Chocolate Drizzle Decoration
- In a microwave safe bowl, place ½ cup candy melts or chocolate chips.
- Microwave for approximately 30-60 seconds or until fully melted.
- You can use pre-colored candy melts or, if using white candy melts or white chocolate chips, you can add food gel or food coloring to achieve desired color.
Christmas cake popsicle (cakesicle) tools
Whether you are making cakesickles to give as a gift or making them to enjoy with your family, there are some essential tools that you will need.
Most importantly, you will need cakesicle sticks and a cakesicles tray or cake popsicles mold. This Silicone Popsicle Cakesicle Mold Tray is BPA free and come with cakesicle sticks.
Even thought you can buy cakesicles online, I definitely think it is more fun to make them from scratch.
If you are looking to give your Christmas cake popsicles as a gift, I love this super cute cakesicles packaging set or solo cakesicle box.
FAQ and expert tips
The trick to making cake pops is to mix cake and frosting together. You then form into a mold and coat with chocolate.
Cakesicles are filled with cake and frosting mixed. They are then coated in chocolate and decorated in fun ways.
Cakesicles will be shiny depending on the type of chocolate you use. Candy melts are a great option for a shiny sheen. You can also add edible glitter.
You cakesicles will crack if you don’t add enough chocolate coating in the mold. Also be sure to remove the cakesicles very carefully from the mold.
Cakesicles last for 4-6 hours at room temperature. After that, it is best to refrigerate.
Looking for other fun holiday desserts?
- Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
- Coconut Rum Ball Recipe
- White Chocolate Liqueur
- Snickerdoodles without Cream of Tartar
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Christmas Cake Popsicles (Cakesicles)
Equipment
- Cakesicle sticks, Cakesicles tray or cake popsicles mold. Optional for gifting: cakesicles packaging (cakesicle box)
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix or equivalent 9 x 13 inch cake made from scratch
- 2-3 tablespoons cake frosting
- 1½ cups melting chocolate wafers (candy melts) or high quality chocolate chips
Instructions
Cake Filling for Christmas Cake Popsicles (Cakesickles)
- Make cake of choice and allow to fully cool.
- Optional: If there are hard crusty corners, you can remove those prior to crumbling cake (see next step).
- In large bowl, crumble cake with your hands. Make sure there are no large lumps. You can use a stand mixer if you have one.
- Add frosting and fully mix. Once fully combined, the cake should easily form into a ball. If it is not sticky enough, you can add more frosting (in 1 teaspoon increments). Set aside.
Coating Cake Popsicles (Cakesickes) with Chocolate and Filling
- In a microwave safe bowl, place ½ cup candy melts or chocolate chips.
- Microwave for approximately 30-60 seconds or until fully melted.
- If you do not have a microwave, you can melt chocolate using a double boiler.
- In cake popsicle mold, spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate. Using a spoon, spread the chocolate to evenly coat the entire inside of the cakesicle mold (bottom and sides).
- Place in refrigerator or freezer until chocolate is fully hardened.
- Roll cakesicle cake mixture into small oval balls (approximately the size of your cake popsicle mold).
- Press cake mixture into cakesicle mold. Top should be just slightly lower than top of mold (leave a small space for chocolate coating on top).
- Insert cakesicle sticks into cake popsicle mold.
- Spoon approximately ½ teaspoon melted chocolate on top of each cakesicle. Spread evenly with a knife or spoon.
- Clean any excess chocolate around the edges. If there is any remaining, you can also trim off after chocolate has hardened.
- Place Christmas cake popsicles back refrigerator or freezer until chocolate is fully hardened.
- Carefully remove Christmas cake popsicles from the mold. If there is excess chocolate around the edges, lay on a piece of parchment paper and trim with a small paring knife.
Decorating Christmas Cake Popsicles (Cakesicles)
- You can use a combination of chocolate drizzle, edible sparkles or sprinkles to decorate your Christmas Cake Popsicles.
Chocolate Drizzle Decoration
- In a microwave safe bowl, place ½ cup candy melts or chocolate chips.
- Microwave for approximately 30-60 seconds or until fully melted.
- You can use pre-colored candy melts or, if using white candy melts or white chocolate chips, you can add food gel or food coloring to achieve desired color.
Sprinkles and Edible Sparkles
- Add sprinkles or edible sparkles as desired.
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