Easy Lemon Cakesicles Recipe: Sweet & Zesty Italian Summer Dessert

Name: Easy Lemon Cakesicles Recipe: Sweet & Zesty Italian Summer Dessert
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Ingredients: 1 8-inch round cake Pre-baked lemon cake (Crumble into fine crumbs); 1/2 cup Lemon cream cheese frosting (Adjust as needed for desired consistency); 12 ounces White candy melts (Divided for blue and yellow colors); A few drops Gel food coloring (Blue and yellow); 12 units Cakesicle sticks; As needed quantity Decorative sprinkles; A few slices Lemon slices (For decoration, optional)

Learn how to make delightful lemon cakesicles, perfect for a sweet and zesty treat reminiscent of summer in Capri. This recipe combines moist cake with a vibrant lemon flavor, coated in chocolate and decorated beautifully. Ideal for parties or a special dessert.

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Finished Lemon Cakesicle with Lemon Slice

Recipe Information

45m

Prep Time

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Italian Inspired

English

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

Protein

35g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Assortment of Decorated Cakesicles

Ingredients

Pre-baked lemon cake
(Crumble into fine crumbs)
1 8-inch round cake
Lemon cream cheese frosting
(Adjust as needed for desired consistency)
1 cup

White candy melts
(Divided for blue and yellow colors)
12 ounces
Gel food coloring
(Blue and yellow)
A few drops
Cakesicle sticks
12 units
Decorative sprinkles
As needed quantity
Lemon slices
(For decoration, optional)
A few slices

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Cakesicle Dipped in Yellow Chocolate Coating

Instructions

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1
Prepare Molds: Melt a small portion of white candy melts and color it blue. Using a small spoon or brush, coat the inside of cakesicle molds with the melted blue candy. Let it set in the refrigerator for 2-3 minutes.
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Prepare Molds: Melt a small portion of white candy melts and color it blue. Using a small spoon or brush, coat the inside of cakesicle molds with the melted blue candy. Let it set in the refrigerator for 2-3 minutes.
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Ensure molds are clean and completely dry for best results.
2
Make Cake Mixture: Crumble the pre-baked lemon cake into very fine crumbs in a large bowl. Add the lemon cream cheese frosting and mix until a soft, pliable dough forms that holds its shape.
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Make Cake Mixture: Crumble the pre-baked lemon cake into very fine crumbs in a large bowl. Add the lemon cream cheese frosting and mix until a soft, pliable dough forms that holds its shape.
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Mix until just combined; overmixing can make the cakesicles dense.

3
Fill Molds & Insert Sticks: Press the cake mixture firmly into the prepared molds, filling about two-thirds of the mold. Insert cakesicle sticks into the mixture. Add more cake mixture on top to secure the sticks and fill the mold completely, smoothing the back.
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Fill Molds & Insert Sticks: Press the cake mixture firmly into the prepared molds, filling about two-thirds of the mold. Insert cakesicle sticks into the mixture. Add more cake mixture on top to secure the sticks and fill the mold completely, smoothing the back.
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Press firmly to avoid air pockets, but not too hard to crack the chocolate shell.
4
Chill Cakesicles: Place the filled molds in the freezer for at least 15-20 minutes, or until firm. Once firm, carefully unmold the cakesicles by gently peeling back the silicone mold.
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Chill Cakesicles: Place the filled molds in the freezer for at least 15-20 minutes, or until firm. Once firm, carefully unmold the cakesicles by gently peeling back the silicone mold.
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Chilling is crucial for easy unmolding and a stable structure.
5
Prepare Yellow Coating: Melt the remaining white candy melts and color them yellow. Dip each unmolded cakesicle into the yellow candy, ensuring full and even coverage. Allow any excess to drip off before placing on parchment paper.
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Prepare Yellow Coating: Melt the remaining white candy melts and color them yellow. Dip each unmolded cakesicle into the yellow candy, ensuring full and even coverage. Allow any excess to drip off before placing on parchment paper.
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Work quickly with melted candy melts for a smooth coating.

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Decorate: Immediately decorate the wet yellow coating with white candy drizzle, thin lemon slices, and colorful sprinkles before it sets. Repeat for all cakesicles. Let them set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
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Decorate: Immediately decorate the wet yellow coating with white candy drizzle, thin lemon slices, and colorful sprinkles before it sets. Repeat for all cakesicles. Let them set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
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Decorate immediately after dipping while the coating is still wet for best adhesion.