Heart Cakesicles {How to Make}

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Heart Cakesicles are made with strawberry cake, coated in a decadent layer of Ghiradelli chocolate and dusted with sprinkles. They make a fantastic edible gift or dessert option for any special occasion. 

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner love is in the air. And what better way to show your love than with holiday themed food. Whether you go the savory route with make bacon roses bouquet or traditional sweet treats like cheesecake bars with raspberry swirl, your sweetheart is sure to appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Today we’re whipping up a batch of heart shaped cakesicles. While I was making them, it dawned on me that these would be great for any special occasion. Or anytime you get a hankering for a decadent treat or want to be creative in the kitchen. 

What Are Cakesicles?

Think of cakesicles as a larger version of a cake pop. The latter is a one-bite size piece of cake on a stick. Cakesicles tend to be larger treats and are typically made in fun shapes.

Instead of using a lollipop stick, you’ll use a popsicle stick. And the outside is typically coated in some sort of chocolate coating and decorated with sprinkles. 

Even though cakesicles are similar to a cake pop, I prefer making cakesicles. The process is a little more in-depth, but it’s perfect for those times you want more than a tablespoon of cake on a stick.

Heart Cakesicle Ingredients 

Strawberry cake – you’ve got a couple of options here. You can use a store-bought strawberry cake, make a cake using a boxed strawberry cake mix or use your favorite homemade recipe. If you’re using a boxed mix, make sure you have the additional ingredients as noted on the box. 

Ghirardelli Milk chocolate melting wafers 

Red candy melts – these are for decorating so feel free to grab a variety of colors

Sprinkles 

Gadgets and Tools Needed to Make Cakesicles in the Shape of a Heart

Heart shaped silicone mold 

Popsicle sticks

Parchment paper

Food processor – you can also use a blender

How to Make Heart Shaped Cakesicles 

Making the Cake Dough

If using a boxed mix, prepare the strawberry cake according to the instructions on the box. Once it has finished cooking, allow it to cool before proceeding. 

Break up the cake into large chunks and add it to a food processor or blender. Pulse until you have cake crumbs. 

Add a tablespoon of water to thin it out a little bit, then mix for a couple more minutes. 

Pour in one more tablespoon of water and mix for another 30 seconds. At this point, you should have a cake dough texture. If not, continue mixing in 30 second intervals.

Melting the Chocolate 

Place the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second increments. We like to use these silicon melting pots because you can melt the chocolate in the pots and then use them to pour the chocolate into the molds.

Pour the melted candy wafers into the heart shaped molds (about a tablespoon), making sure to spread the chocolate up the sides. You can use a brush or the backside of a spoon to spread the chocolate around.

Insert the popsicle sticks a third of the way into the mold. Make sure they are laying flat and not pointing downward. They should hover just above the chocolate layer.

Place the chocolate-filled molds in the freezer to allow them to set. 

After about 15 minutes, remove the molds from the freezer and add the cake dough to each heart. Press the cake in gently to keep the chocolate from cracking. 

Cover the cake with more melted chocolate, spreading it as close to the edge as possible. Clean up the edges if the chocolate leaks over – it makes it easier to remove the cakesicles from the molds. 

Freeze for another 10 minutes. 

Carefully pull the silicon molds away from the cakesicles and place them on a sheet of parchment paper. 

Decorating Ideas for Cakesicles

Microwave the red candy melts in 30 second increments until they are smooth. Pour melted chocolate into a piping or plastic bag. 

Snip the tip off and start decorating by making zig-zag, circled, or lined patterns. There are no rules here so have a little fun with it!

Add the sprinkles immediately, before the chocolate dries. 

Allow them to set a few minutes before serving. 

Tips for Melting Chocolate 

• Heating the chocolate in 30 second intervals keeps it from overheating.
• Do not overheat the chocolate or it will curdle and turn grainy. 
• Using a high quality chocolate will give you better results.
• You can also use the double boiler method, but microwaving is much easier and less clean up. 
• If your chocolate comes out too thick, thin it with a little coconut oil. 
• To extend the time of keeping the chocolate melted without having to reheat, place the bowl of melted chocolate into a slightly larger bowl filled with hot water.

Storing Heart Cakesicles 

If you are going to package the strawberry cakesicle in bags for treats, make sure the chocolate is set before bagging them up. About 30 minutes should do the trick.

Otherwise, keep these in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days. But I doubt they’ll last that long! 

More Cakesicle Ideas 

Here are some more variations of cakesicles for other holidays and occasions. 

• Use any boxed cake mix to change the flavor. Confetti, chocolate, white, yellow, or Devil’s Food are good choices. 
• Depending on the holiday or occasion, different colored candy melts and sprinkles can be used for decorating. 
• Substitute brownies for cake to make “browniesicles”.
• For a festive look, tie a small ribbon bow around the sticks before serving.
• Use white chocolate for the outer coating.
• Use other mold shapes.
• To make a 3D heart shape or geometric cakesicles, just swap out the molds for those.

More Easy Desserts To Try:

• Mason Jar Chocolate Chip Cookies (+ Printable Tags)
• Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies
• Banana Pudding Pops
• Root Beer Float Popsicles {2 Ingredients!)
• No Bake Eclair Cake {Homemade Glaze}
• Cast Iron Skillet Cookie

**Save Heart Cakesicle Recipe for Later**

This post was shared at the Weekend Potluck.