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4th of July Cakesicles

Charming 4th of July Cakesicles You'll Love to Make and Share

Create delightful 4th of July Cakesicles that are visually appealing and kid-friendly, perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cakesicles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cakesicle Base
  • 1 cake Vanilla Cake can use leftover cake or boxed mix
  • 1 cup Vanilla Frosting store-bought buttercream
Coating
  • 2 cups White Candy Melts use high-quality brands
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil to thin melted candy melts
Decoration
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for icing
  • 1 tbsp Gel Food Coloring (Red)
  • 1 tbsp Gel Food Coloring (Blue)
  • ½ cup White Sugar Pearl Sprinkles
Assembly
  • 12 sticks Popsicle Sticks for shaping and enjoying

Equipment

  • Cakesicle mold
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crumble the vanilla cake into a large bowl until fine crumbs form.
  2. Mix in the vanilla frosting until a soft, moldable dough forms.
  3. Press the cake mixture into the cakesicle mold, smoothing the tops.
  4. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Melt the white candy melts in a microwave in intervals until smooth, adding coconut oil as needed.
  6. Dip the frozen cakesicles into the melted candy coating.
  7. Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with water and coloring.
  8. Drizzle colored icing over cakesicles and add sprinkles while wet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakesicleCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Keep cakesicles completely frozen before dipping to maintain shape, and avoid adding excess frosting.

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