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Halloween Cakesicles

These spooky little cakes-on-sticks are the life of the Halloween party—adorably creepy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth cake on the inside. Basically, it’s dessert in disguise: moist cake, candy shell, and endless decorating fun.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 16 cakesicles

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

  • Stand mixer with paddle attachment
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cakesicle mold (or roll into balls if you don’t have one)
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Small spatula
  • Cookie sheet
  • Tall skinny jar
  • Silicone mat

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces candy melts divided into colors if desired

Instructions

  • Bake the Cake: Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions. Bake just until set so the cake stays very moist.
    1 box vanilla cake mix
  • Mix the Dough: While still hot, transfer the cake into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix on low until the mixture becomes dough-like and holds together when pressed.
    1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Shape the Cakesicles: Press the dough firmly into cakesicle molds, smoothing the tops with a small spatula. Insert a popsicle stick into each one.
  • Freeze to Set: Place the filled molds in the freezer for 10–15 minutes. Once firm, carefully unmold by pressing gently while holding the stick. Place on a cookie sheet and return to the freezer to keep chilled while finishing the batch.
  • Melt the Candy Coating: Melt candy melts in a microwave or double boiler according to the package directions. Pour into a tall skinny jar for easier dipping.
    12 ounces candy melts
  • Dip and Coat: Dip each chilled cakesicle into the melted candy. Gently shake off the excess, then place upright on a silicone mat to harden.
  • Decorate for Halloween: Use extra candy melt colors to add mummy stripes, monster eyes, ghost faces, or whatever spooky style you like. Add details while the coating is tacky so they stick.
  • Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately, or package individually in bags for gifting. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.