These Cutie Hearts Cake Popsicles are a charming and festive treat that combines the richness of cake with the elegance of chocolate and candy coatings. Shaped like ice cream popsicles and adorned with pink, white, and chocolate finishes, these sweet creations are topped with heart sprinkles and a red heart accent, making them ideal for Valentine’s Day, romantic gifts, or whimsical party desserts.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These cake popsicles are the perfect blend of taste and presentation. They’re delightfully moist on the inside, thanks to a blend of crumbled vanilla cake and buttercream or cream cheese frosting. On the outside, they boast a crisp coating of candy melts and chocolate. Whether you’re baking for a celebration, a loved one, or just indulging in something playful and sweet, this recipe delivers both charm and flavor. Plus, their popsicle shape makes them fun and easy to enjoy.
Ingredients
(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)
For the Cake Pop Filling:
2 cups vanilla cake, crumbled
3 tbsp buttercream or cream cheese frosting
For the Coating & Decoration:
1 cup pink candy melts
1 cup white candy melts
1/2 cup dark or milk chocolate
1/4 cup heart sprinkles (assorted pink, red, white)
6 popsicle sticks
Red heart topper candies or fondant hearts
Optional: silicone popsicle mold
Directions
1. Make the Cake Filling:
In a bowl, combine crumbled vanilla cake with frosting. Mix until the mixture holds together like soft dough.
2. Shape in Molds:
Press the cake mixture into silicone popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks, then freeze for 1 hour or until firm.
3. Melt Coatings:
Melt the pink and white candy melts in separate bowls following package instructions. Melt the chocolate for the decorative topping.
4. Decorate:
Remove cake popsicles from molds. Dip each in either the white or pink candy melts and allow to set.
For an ice cream cone appearance, pipe a white chocolate lattice to mimic a waffle cone.
To mimic scoops, dip tops in pink melts, drizzle with melted chocolate, and apply heart sprinkles.
Add red heart toppers before the chocolate sets.
5. Chill & Serve:
Place decorated cake popsicles on a parchment-lined tray and chill until fully set. Serve as gifts, dessert centerpieces, or party treats.
Servings and Timing
Servings: 6 cake popsicles
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Calories per serving: Approximately 190 kcal
Variations
- Flavor Swap: Use chocolate cake instead of vanilla for a richer bite.
- Themed Colors: Change candy melt colors to match different holidays (e.g., pastels for Easter, red and green for Christmas).
- Filling Ideas: Add chopped strawberries or crushed cookies to the cake mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- No Mold Option: Shape the cake mixture by hand into ovals or balls if you don’t have a silicone mold.
Storage/Reheating
Storage: Store cake popsicles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Place parchment between layers to avoid sticking.
Freezing: Freeze decorated cake pops in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
Reheating: These are best enjoyed cold or at room temperature. No reheating is necessary.
FAQs
What kind of cake works best for these cake popsicles?
Vanilla cake is recommended, but you can use any flavor, including chocolate, red velvet, or strawberry.
Can I make these cake popsicles ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare them up to 3 days in advance and store them in the fridge until ready to serve.
Do I need a silicone popsicle mold?
A mold makes shaping easier, but you can form the pops by hand if needed.
Can I use store-bought cake and frosting?
Absolutely. Using store-bought cake and frosting is a great time-saver and works well in this recipe.
What if I don’t have candy melts?
You can use white chocolate and tint it with food coloring, or use regular chocolate for coating.
How do I prevent the coating from cracking?
Make sure the popsicles are not too cold when dipping them into the warm coating to prevent cracking.
Can I add food coloring to the candy melts?
Yes, but use oil-based coloring to avoid seizing the melts.
How can I get a smooth candy coating?
Dip quickly and tap off the excess coating gently; use a spoon or spatula to help cover evenly.
Are these safe for kids to help make?
Yes, kids can help with shaping and decorating, with supervision around the melted coatings.
How can I package these for gifts?
Wrap each popsicle in cellophane and tie with a ribbon, or place them in a gift box with tissue paper for presentation.
Conclusion
Cutie Hearts Cake Popsicles are a delightful fusion of adorable design and indulgent dessert. Their whimsical ice cream shape, festive decorations, and rich cake center make them a standout treat for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Whether you’re gifting them or serving at a party, they’re sure to impress with both looks and flavor.
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Cutie Hearts Cake Popsicles
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 cake popsicles 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Valentine’s-inspired cake popsicles feature soft vanilla cake mixed with frosting, shaped like ice cream pops, and coated in pink, white, and chocolate candy melts. Decorated with heart sprinkles and red toppers, they make charming treats for gifts or parties.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla cake, crumbled
- 3 tbsp buttercream or cream cheese frosting
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 1 cup white candy melts
- 1/2 cup dark or milk chocolate
- 1/4 cup heart sprinkles (assorted pink, red, white)
- 6 popsicle sticks
- Red heart topper candies or fondant hearts
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix crumbled vanilla cake with frosting until it forms a dough-like texture.
- Press the mixture into silicone popsicle molds, insert sticks, and freeze for 1 hour until firm.
- Melt the pink and white candy melts separately according to package directions. Melt the chocolate as well.
- Remove the frozen cake pops from molds and dip each one in either pink or white candy melts. Let them set.
- Decorate with piped white chocolate lattice for a cone look or dip tops in pink melts for a scoop effect.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the tops and add heart sprinkles.
- Place a red heart topper onto each pop while chocolate is still soft.
- Chill decorated cake pops on a parchment-lined tray until fully set. Serve as desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cake mixture is firm enough to hold shape when frozen.
- Work quickly when decorating as the candy melts set fast.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake popsicle
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
