1. Prepare the Cake Filling

• If baking your own cake, let it cool completely.

• Crumble the cake into a large bowl.

• Add buttercream and mix until the mixture is moist and holds together when pressed.

2. Melt and Color the Candy Coating

• Place candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.

• Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.

• If the coating is too thick, stir in 1 tsp of coconut oil at a time until pourable.

• Divide into separate bowls for each color (reserve ½ cup of white for drizzling).

• Add a drop or two of oil-based food coloring to each bowl and stir.

3. Coat the Cakesicle Molds

• Spoon or pour melted candy into each mold cavity.

• Tap or swirl to evenly coat the sides and remove air bubbles.

• Insert popsicle sticks about 1 inch in.

• Scrape off excess chocolate using a spatula or scraper.

• Refrigerate for 5–10 minutes until set. Add more coating if needed, then chill again.

4. Fill and Seal the Cakesicles

• Remove sticks briefly. Press cake mixture into the hardened shells, leaving a gap at the top.

• Reinsert sticks. Cover with more melted candy and smooth the tops.

• Chill for 10–15 minutes until completely set.

5. Decorate

• Carefully remove cakesicles from molds.

• Re-melt any leftover candy and transfer to piping bags or squeeze bottles.

• Drizzle over the cakesicles, then add sprinkles while the drizzle is still wet.

• Let sit at room temperature until decorations are firm.