Haunted Mansion Cakesicles ( cake pops )
A yummy kid-friendly treat for the halloween
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix, ( link: https://bit.ly/2Tp89QF )
- 1 12 oz candy melts in black, ( link: https://bit.ly/3dV1nvs )
- 1 pack halloween colored sprinkles, ( link : https://bit.ly/3osIoNC )
- 1 pack edible silver glitter or sprinkles, ( link: https://bit.ly/3jwWolM )
- 4 tbsp orange icing in cone,
- 2 popsicle shape moulds, ( link: https://bit.ly/3ktgGhz )
- 8 icecream sticks,
Instructions
- Bake the red velvet cake as per the instructions. Let it cool down completely before using it as a filling in the cakesicle.
- Melt the candy melts in a double-boiler or in the microwave till completely melted.
- Using a small spoon carefully pour some of the melted candy into the mold whiole it is still hot.
- With the help of an icecream stick spread the melted candy to cover the sides, top and bottom of the mold.
- Insert the same stick into the stick insert of the mold.
- Now take some mushed red velvet cake, press it between your hand to give it an oval shape. Now insert this into the mold to cover the stick and the first layer of melted candy.
- Now pour some more melted candy to cover the cake pop entirely. Smooth out the extra with a butter knife.
- Repeat till you have filled up all the eight popsicle slots.
- Now cover the mold with the lid and let it set in the refrigerator for about 30-40 minutes.
- Carefully remove individual cakesicle from the mold and place it on a flat board.
- Decorate with the silver glitter first.
- Using a piping bag draw swirls with the orange icing.
- Have fun decorating with the halloween-themed sprinkles.
- Enjoy!!!
Notes
- You could use store bought, pre-made red velvet cake.
- Make sure to clean the sides of the mold before putting it in the refrigerator to set, otherwise the shape of your cakesicle will be off.
- You can refrigerate these cakesicles for 8-10 days, make sure to consume these within that window.