Christmas Cakesicles

CAKE

STEP 1

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.

STEP 2

Using a whisk, mix on slow speed for 1 minute. Scrape bowl.

STEP 3

Mix for a further 3 minutes on slow speed.

STEP 4

Deposit into paper lined baking tin.

STEP 5

Bake at 175°C until baked through.

STEP 6

Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

SUGAR SYRUP

STEP 1

Bring sugar and water to the boil.

STEP 2

Remove from heat.

STEP 3

Lightly brush over cooked mudcake while it is still warm, reserving the rest for the cakesicles.

CAKESICLE FILLING

STEP 1

Break up the mudcake into a bowl.

STEP 2

Using a paddle, mix on slow speed for 1 minute. Slowly add sugar syrup until a dough forms.

ASSEMBLY

STEP 1

Spoon 1 tablespoonful of melted white chocolate into one cavity in the popsicle mould.

STEP 2

Paint it into a thin layer on the bottom and up the sides of the mold.

STEP 3

Immediately insert then remove a popsicle stick into the mould, to remove any white chocolate from that area.

STEP 4

Repeat creating white chocolate shells in your popsicle mould.

STEP 5

Pop the mould into the refrigerator and chill for 3-5 minutes until the chocolate layer hardens.

STEP 6

Scoop out 1 tablespoonful of the cakesicle filling and press it into the chocolate shell, leaving at least 0.2cm of space at the top for the additional layer of chocolate.

STEP 7

Repeat filling all the popsicles.

STEP 8

Spoon about a teaspoon of white chocolate over top and spread it out thin.

STEP 9

Use an offset spatula to scrape off any excess white chocolate.

STEP 10

Repeat covering all the cakesicles and chill for about 2 minutes until the chocolate layer hardens.

STEP 11

Unmold the cakesicles and decorate with sprinkles and sanding sugar.