These Halloween cakesicles are as fun to make as they are to eat!
These delightful treats combine the rich, moist texture of cake with a fun popsicle shape, making them the perfect addition to your Halloween festivities.
Check out our Halloween recipes and see just how easy it is to whip up these adorable sweet treats that everyone — kids and adults alike—will love!
Whether you’re hosting a ghoulish gathering or looking for a creative treat to share with friends, these cakesicles can be customized to fit any spooky theme.
From ghostly white chocolate to eerie green and black icing, your imagination is the limit. Cute cakesicles make a perfect spooky treat for a Halloween party or bake sale.
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How to Make Cakesicles for Halloween
Gather all of your ingredients:
To make Halloween cakesicles, start by baking and cooling your favorite cake flavor.
Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs and mix in a few tablespoons of frosting until the mixture holds together.
Shape the mixture in a cakesicle mold and insert popsicle sticks before freezing for 15-30 minutes. Make sure the cakesicles are adequately frozen before dipping to maintain their shape.
How to Dip Cakesicles
Melt your candy melts in the microwave in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Portion out the chocolate into separate bowls if using different colors. If the chocolate is too thick for dipping, add a small amount of vegetable oil or coconut oil to achieve a smoother consistency.
Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
Hold the cakesicle by the popsicle stick and dip into the candy coating, ensuring it is fully coated. You can tilt the bowl to help coat the sides evenly.
Tap off the excess against the bowl to let any excess chocolate drip off.
While the chocolate is still wet, add sprinkles or Halloween-themed decorations. Use a piping bag to create designs with melted chocolate for a more polished look.
Place the dipped cakesicles upright or lay them on the prepared baking sheet. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator for faster setting.
You can make your cakesicles up to 3 days in advance when you store them in the refrigerator.
Halloween Cakesicles Ideas
Feel free to get creative with flavors and decorations to match your Halloween theme!
- Make a Mummy Cakesicle by dipping melted white chocolate, then pipe strips of chocolate to make a mummy wrap and add candy eyes.
- Layer white, orange, and yellow chocolate to mimic candy corn.
- Ghost Cakesicles can be made by dipping in white chocolate and using black edible ink or chocolate to draw ghost faces.
- Use a pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting to make Pumpkin cakesicles. Then dip in orange candy melts and drizzle with green chocolate for pumpkin vines.
- Make Witch’s Brew Cakesicles by dipping chocolate cakesicles in purple chocolate and add edible glitter or sugar crystals for a magical touch.
- Dip Frankenstein cakesicles in green candy melts, then decorate with black chocolate for hair and eyes, and add a spooky smile.
- To make a spiderweb cakesicle, coat in dark chocolate and use melted white chocolate to create a spider web design, topping it with a plastic spider.
Choosing the right chocolate for coating cakesicles is essential for achieving a smooth finish and delicious taste, with candy melts being a popular option due to their easy melting, variety of colors and flavors, and quick hardening after dipping.
Ensure the cakesicles are fully chilled before dipping them in chocolate to reduce the risk of cracking.
Yes, just ensure they are fully cooled and the chocolate coating has set, then wrap each cakesicle individually in plastic wrap and then in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag. Store them in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw them in the refrigerator for a few hours or at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
If you’re loving the idea of festive treats like Halloween cakesicles, you have to check out these other spooky favorites! Halloween hot chocolate bombs are a cozy surprise, melting into a fun drink, while chocolate-covered Oreos add a crunchy twist to the holiday. For something quick and easy, try no-bake Halloween treats, or if you’re looking for something eerie yet delicious, Halloween eyeball donuts are a must!
Halloween Cakesicles
Unleash your creativity with these festive Halloween cakesicles—deliciously spooky and super simple!
Ingredients
- 9 inch cake, flavor of your choice
- ¼ cup buttercream frosting
- 2 ¼ cups white candy melts
- Food Coloring
Instructions
- Start by baking your favorite cake flavor (like chocolate or vanilla).
- Allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, crumble the baked cake into a large bowl until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Mix in a few tablespoons of frosting (about 1/4 cup) with the cake crumbs until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- You can adjust the amount of frosting based on the desired consistency.
- Shape the cake mixture in the cakesicle mold. Insert popsicle sticks into each shape.
- Freeze for about 15-30 minutes to firm them up.
- While the cakesicles are freezing, melt your choice of chocolate (white, milk, or dark) in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler.
- Add food coloring if you want to create festive colors.
- Once the cakesicles are firm, dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Tap off any excess chocolate.
- While the chocolate is still wet, add sprinkles, edible glitter, or Halloween-themed decorations like candy eyes or spider sprinkles.
- Place the decorated Halloween cake popsicles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them sit at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate is fully set.