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Halloween Cakesicles

Cakesicles have been super popular lately, so I thought I would share the recipe for some Halloween Cakesicles.  
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Decorating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cake
Keyword: Cakesicles, Halloween
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Sarah Mark

Ingredients

For the Spider Web Cakesicle

  • 325 g Cupcake or Cake Off Cuts
  • 75 g Buttercream
  • 250 g Chocolate
  • Black Food Colouring
  • 20 g Marshmallows

For the Blood Spatter Cakesicles

  • 325 g Cupcakes or Cake Off Cuts
  • 75 g Buttercream
  • 250 g White Chocolate
  • 1/2 tsp Vodka
  • Red Food Colouring

For the Twister Cakesicles

  • 325 g Cupcakes or Cake Off Cuts
  • 75 g Buttercream
  • 250 g White Chocolate
  • Orange Food Colouring
  • Purple Food Colouring
  • Green Food Colouring

Instructions

To Make the Spider Web Cakesicles

  • Break up leftover cake into a large bowl and mix with leftover buttercream. You want the mixture to be able to hold together, it shouldn't be crumbly. Leave to one side.  
  • Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl in the microwave in 20-second bursts. Stir in between each burst until completely melted.
  • Add in the black food colouring a little at a time, mixing in between each addition until you reach the desired colour.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of chocolate to the mould and gently spread the chocolate around using a food-safe brush or the back of a spoon. You want the mould to be completely covered in chocolate.
  • Gently push the stick into the aperture to ensure that there isn't any chocolate covering it.
  • Remove the stick and pop the mould into the fridge to set.
  • Once the chocolate has set, replace the lolly stick and fill the centre with the cake mixture. Remember and push some of it under the stick.  
  • Add a teaspoon of chocolate over the top and smooth. Pop it back into the fridge to set.  
  • Once it has set gently remove the Cakesicles from the mould.  
  • In a heatproof bowl add the marshmallows and melt in the microwave on 20-second bursts.  
  • Once the marshmallow has melted it should become super sticky and stringy. Using your hands pull the marshmallow and gently wrap it around the Cakesicles. Add some edible eyes and enjoy! 

To Make the Blood Spatter Cakesicles

  • Break up leftover cake into a large bowl and mix with leftover buttercream. You want the mixture to be able to hold together, it shouldn't be crumbly. Leave to one side.  
  • Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl in the microwave in 20-second bursts. Stir in between each burst until completely melted.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of chocolate to the mould and gently spread the chocolate around using a food-safe brush or the back of a spoon. You want the mould to be completely covered in chocolate.
  • Gently push the stick into the aperture to ensure that there isn't any chocolate covering it.
  • Remove the stick and pop the mould into the fridge to set.
  • Once the chocolate has set, replace the lolly stick and fill the centre with the cake mixture. Remember and push some of it under the stick.  
  • Add a teaspoon of chocolate over the top and smooth. Pop it back into the fridge to set.  
  • Once it has set gently remove the Cakesicles from the mould.  
  • Add the vodka and red food colouring to a bowl and mix.
  • Using a food-safe brush flick and drip the vodka mixture over the cakesicles.
  • Pop the Cakesicles back into the fridge, as the vodka mixture dries the vodka will evaporate meaning these are still safe for children to eat.  

To Make The Twister Cakesicles

  • Break up leftover cake into a large bowl and mix with leftover buttercream. You want the mixture to be able to hold together, it shouldn't be crumbly. Leave to one side.
  • Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl in the microwave in 20-second bursts. Stir in between each burst until completely melted.
  • Split into three separate bowls and add the food colouring.
  • Add the food colouring to individual piping bags with a small round nozzle and carefully pipe each colour into the mould. If you need to use a small food-safe brush to help spread the chocolate evenly. 
  • Gently push the stick into the aperture to ensure that there isn't any chocolate covering it.
  • Remove the stick and pop the mould into the fridge to set.
  • Once the chocolate has set, replace the lolly stick and fill the centre with the cake mixture. Remember and push some of it under the stick.  
  • Add a teaspoon of chocolate over the top and smooth. Pop it back into the fridge to set.  
  • Once it has set gently remove the Cakesicles from the mould and enjoy.

Notes

  • These cakesicles will last 3+ days in an airtight container at room temperature or 1 week if kept in the fridge.