4th of July Cakesicles
These 4th of July Cakesicles are the ultimate fun and festive summer dessert made with crumbled vanilla cake, creamy frosting, smooth white chocolate, and bright red and blue icing drizzle. Easy for kids to decorate, freezer-friendly, and perfect for patriotic parties, BBQs, and cookouts.
Equipment
- silicone cakesicle mold
- mixing bowl
- microwave-safe bowl
- spatula
- parchment paper
- zip-top bags
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla cake crumbled
- 1/2 cup vanilla frosting
- 12 oz white candy melts
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tsp water
- red gel food coloring
- blue gel food coloring
- white sugar pearl sprinkles
- 8 popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Crumble the vanilla cake into a large bowl until no large chunks remain.
- Add the vanilla frosting and mix until the cake mixture forms a soft dough that holds together when pressed.
- Press the cake mixture firmly into a silicone cakesicle mold and smooth the tops evenly.
- Insert popsicle sticks into each mold cavity and freeze the cakesicles for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 15–20 second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Stir in coconut oil if needed for a thinner consistency.
- Carefully remove the cakesicles from the molds and dip each one into the melted white candy coating until fully covered.
- Place the dipped cakesicles onto a parchment-lined tray and let the coating set completely.
- Mix the powdered sugar and water until smooth. Divide into two bowls and tint one red and one blue using gel food coloring.
- Transfer the colored icing into zip-top bags, snip small corners, and drizzle the red and blue icing over each cakesicle.
- Immediately press white sugar pearl sprinkles into the wet icing and allow everything to fully harden before serving or storing.
Notes
Freeze the cakesicles before dipping for the cleanest coating and easiest handling. Store finished cakesicles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped for up to 1 month. Let frozen cakesicles thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.