Hey there, festive friends!
Can you feel the holiday spirit? It’s that magical time of year again!
Today, I’m excited to share a fun and delicious treat: Christmas cake popsicles.
They’re sweet, colorful, and oh-so-festive! Perfect for your holiday gatherings or just to enjoy at home.
Trust me, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat!
Let’s dive into this merry recipe!
Suggestions for Ingredient Substitution
For the cake mix, a homemade gluten-free flour blend or almond flour can be used to accommodate gluten-free diets. Adjust liquid ingredients as needed to achieve the right consistency. Store-bought gluten-free cake mix is also an option for convenience.
Frosting can be replaced with cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and increased protein content. Use slightly less than the recipe calls for, as these alternatives are more moisture-rich. For a vegan option, coconut cream or cashew cream can work well.
Chocolate melting wafers or chips can be substituted with carob chips for a caffeine-free alternative that maintains a similar texture and sweetness. For a healthier option, use dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage. Adjust sweetness elsewhere in the recipe if using very dark chocolate.
| Preparation Time | 20-30 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 15-30 minutes |
| Total Time | 35-60 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Estimated Nutrition
Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):
- Calories: 1500-1800
- Protein: 12-18 g
- Fat: 60-80 g
- Carbohydrates: 230-250 g
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix or a homemade 9 x 13 inch cake
- 2-3 tablespoons of frosting
- 1½ cups of chocolate melting wafers or premium chocolate chips
Step 1: Prepare and Crumble the Cake
Start by making a cake of your choice and allow it to fully cool.
If there are any hard or crusty corners, you can remove them before crumbling the cake.
In a large bowl, crumble the cake with your hands, ensuring there are no large lumps.
If available, you can use a stand mixer to make this process easier.
Step 2: Combine Cake and Frosting
Add frosting to the crumbled cake and mix thoroughly.
Once fully combined, the mixture should easily form into a ball.
If it’s not sticky enough to hold together, gradually add more frosting in 1 teaspoon increments until the desired texture is achieved.
Set the mixture aside.
Step 3: Melt Chocolate and Prepare Molds
In a microwave-safe bowl, place ½ cup of candy melts or chocolate chips and microwave for approximately 30-60 seconds, stirring occasionally, until fully melted.
If you prefer not to use a microwave, melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the melted chocolate into each cake popsicle mold, spreading it evenly to coat the bottom and sides.
Place the molds in the refrigerator or freezer to allow the chocolate to harden fully.
Step 4: Form and Insert Cake Balls into Molds
Roll the cake mixture into small oval balls, approximately the size of your cake popsicle mold.
Press each cake ball into the mold, ensuring the top is slightly below the mold’s edge to leave space for the chocolate coating.
Insert cakesicle sticks into each mold.
Step 5: Coat with Chocolate and Harden
Spoon approximately ½ teaspoon of melted chocolate over the top of each cakesicle, spreading evenly with a knife or spoon.
Clean any excess chocolate around the mold’s edges.
Place the filled molds back in the refrigerator or freezer until the chocolate is fully hardened.
Step 6: Remove and Decorate Christmas Cake Popsicles
Carefully remove each cakesicle from its mold.
If there’s excess chocolate, lay the cakesicle on parchment paper and trim with a small paring knife.
For decoration, melt another ½ cup of candy melts or chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler.
You can use pre-colored candy melts or add food gel to white chocolate for custom colors.
Decorate with chocolate drizzle, edible sparkles, or sprinkles as desired to complete your festive Christmas Cake Popsicles.
