Description
Frankenstein Cakesicles are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween or any spooky-themed party. These delightful cake pops are flavored with a classic vanilla batter, colored with purple for a mysterious base, and decorated with green and white chocolate to resemble the iconic Frankenstein monster. The recipe yields 10 cakesicles that combine a soft, moist cake interior with a rich, creamy frosting coating, creating a playful dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 3 cups flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 sticks butter (softened)
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups milk (dairy or any plant-based alternative like soy or almond)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Purple food coloring gel
Frosting
- 2 sticks butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Purple food coloring gel
Decoration
- White chocolate almond bark, melted
- Green food coloring gel
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and eggs. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix thoroughly until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and add purple food coloring gel to tint the batter a vibrant purple color.
- Bake the cake: Pour the cake batter into a greased and floured baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding to the next step.
- Make the frosting and assemble cakesicles: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Add purple food coloring gel to match the cake color. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs and mix with the frosting until a dough-like consistency is achieved. Shape the mixture into balls or molds fitted with sticks, then chill until firm.
- Decorate the cakesicles: Dip the chilled cakesicle balls into the melted white chocolate almond bark tinted with green food coloring gel to achieve the signature Frankenstein look. Allow the coating to set completely on wax paper or a cooling rack before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute any milk type as per your preference or dietary needs.
- Be sure to fully cool the cake before mixing with frosting to prevent melting.
- The purple and green food coloring gels give the cakesicles a vivid and festive appearance, ideal for Halloween.
- For easier melting and dipping, temper the chocolate almond bark carefully to avoid clumping.
- Refrigerate the cakesicles after assembly to maintain firmness.
