Irresistible Valentine Cake Popsicles
These delightful cake popsicles combine the flavors of your favorite cakes with a fun, icy treat, perfect for Valentine's Day or any celebration.
Ingrédients
Base Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor) Use your favorite cake mix flavor.
- 1/2 cup frosting (any flavor) Choose any frosting flavor you enjoy.
- 12 pieces popsicle sticks For shaping the popsicles.
Coating and Decoration
- 1 cup candy melts or chocolate For coating the popsicles.
- 1 cup sprinkles For decoration. Use any themed sprinkles.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
- Gather your baking pan, measuring cups, and all other ingredients needed for the recipe.
Cooking the Base
- Prepare your baking pan as directed on the cake mix box.
- Pour the cake batter into the pan and bake according to package instructions, generally around 25-35 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
Making the Popsicles
- Transfer the cooled cake to a large bowl and crumble it until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Add 1/2 cup of frosting to the crumbled cake and mix thoroughly until fully combined.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, pressing a popsicle stick into each ball.
- Arrange the cake balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up the cake balls.
- Melt the candy melts or chocolate according to package instructions.
- Dip each popsicle into the melted coating, fully covering it and allowing excess to drip off.
- Before the coating sets, add sprinkles for decoration.
- Let the coated popsicles cool completely in the freezer until the coating is firm.
Notes
Store the popsicles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2-3 weeks. They are best enjoyed straight from the freezer.