Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant and fun 4th of July Cakesicles! Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or summer gatherings, these delightful treats transform leftover cake and frosting into colorful pops that delight both kids and adults alike. With no baking required, they are easy to make and can be customized to suit any occasion. Dipped in white chocolate and adorned with red and blue icing, these cakesicles not only taste amazing but also look festive on any dessert table. Get ready to impress your guests with this creative treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crumbled cake (about half of a 9x13 cake)
- ½ cup vanilla frosting
- 2 cups white candy melts
- 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 teaspoons water (as needed for drizzle consistency)
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- 1. Crumble leftover cake into fine crumbs in a mixing bowl.
- 2. Mix in vanilla frosting until the mixture holds together.
- 3. Fill the cakesicle mold with the mixture, pressing it firmly.
- 4. Freeze for about 30 minutes or until solid.
- 5. Melt white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. If desired, stir in coconut oil for thinning.
- 6. Dip each frozen cakesicle into the melted coating, tapping off excess.
- 7. Prepare the drizzle by mixing powdered sugar with water; color half red and half blue.
- 8. Drizzle over cakesicles using zip-top bags, adding sprinkles if desired.
- 9. Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg