10 Best Homemade Popsicle Recipes to Enjoy this Summer

The word popsicle takes me straight to my childhood where I couldn’t wait for my breaks to enjoy those colorful pops at school. The best thing about summer was ice-creams, pops and playing in the water.

I’m a mother of two now and I love seeing my kids enjoying their ice cream and ice pops. They can have it anytime, any season.

Popsicles are not just a delicious, cool dessert but it’s a memory maker.

Let your child enjoy these small pops and make lots of good memories. Make them happy and laugh a lot.

Oh! how my kids listen to me and do everything I ask without a word when they know that mummy is going to make popsicles for them.

I have got a few mouthwatering healthy popsicles recipe that you can easily make at home. If you are like me then you want to know what’s going in your kid’s tummy.

These popsicles are easy to make plus healthy too. You can modify the ingredients and make the color of your choice by simply choosing natural ingredients only.

I also discover that you can make your kids eat spinach and many fruits that they don’t like by converting them into colorful and sweet popsicles. Hey, by the way, adults can have a big bite too of these mouthwatering popsicles.

Here you go 10 delicious and easy to make popsicles recipe to enjoy this summer.

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Tropical Coconut Chia Pops

wow, summer means tropical fruits and mango is the king. My kids love mango.

Since the day, we have introduced it to them, they have become a super fan of mango. Anything mango is happily finished.

Naturally, I looked for mango popsicles recipe and look what I found!!

These popsicles recipe are meant for Instagram (if you’re Instagram Queen, not me).

I mean am I supposed to eat them? Don’t feel like it. They are so perfect!

Get the full recipe and inspiration from Jess@ Choosing Chai. 

This is what I was talking about- healthy with chia and mango, colorful and of course so yummy.

Raspberry Yogurt Popsicles Recipe

Another best thing about summer is berries, no worries, these days we can enjoy berries all year round (frozen).

Beat the summer heat with these awesome raspberries popsicles and have fun.

You can add any berries you like and the color will change accordingly.

Try that, its good fun.

For this recipe visit Marzia @ Little Spice Jar

Cake Batter Pops

Another way to use your cake batter is by making popsicles.

These popsicles are creamy, colorful, and so so yummy.

It’s just the thing you want on a hot summery day. Another great addition to the summer birthday party table.

Visit Kimberly@Just Add Sprinkles for the full recipe.

Strawberry Popsicles Recipe

Just the look at it makes me eat these stunning popsicles. Oh! So MOUTHWATERING…

These are healthy, purely made using strawberries.

Kids would love these popsicles and why not???

It has everything – healthy, colorful, and delicious.

Just get the recipe from Laylita.com

Pineapple Coconut Rum Pops

Wow, the shape looks wonderful. Now that’s what is simply awesome, pineapple popsicles in pineapple shape.

Well if you don’t have pineapple mold, no worries you can order it online and enjoy these pineapple shape ice creams.

For the recipe, visit Sugar and Charm and say hello to Eden.

FYI, this recipe is strictly adult only but you can always make the kids version in this pineapple shape

A few items to make these Refreshing Popsicles Recipe

Popsicle Mold

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Organic Coconut Cream

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Irresistible Chocolate Popsicles Recipe

No dessert list is complete without chocolate item so how could I miss mouthwatering chocolate popsicles? Oh man, they are so IRRESISTIBLE.

BEWARE- Don’t make this when you are on a diet. You will not be able to resist it.

Well, with that note, let’s make this for everybody else and give them a taste of heaven.

The recipe is simple but the WOW trick is on the topping….. it’s the Jewel on the crown.

Add any of your favorite toppings and enjoy it with your family.

If you want the same toppings like in the picture then ask Sarah from My New Roots. 

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10 Best Red Velvet Cake Recipe to Rock Your Party

For any festivals and holidays, a mouthwatering dessert is a must. Even so, if it involves kids. I cannot think of Christmas and Valentine’s days with any sweet treats on the table.

So to make your holiday celebration awesome I have a list of the 10 best red velvet cake recipes that are perfect for any occasion.

Over a period of time, red velvet cakes are becoming very popular not only in America but all over the world.

I think the color red signifies love and celebration and also it’s very eye-catching.

Red velvet cake with white topping with some sprinkler is definitely going to become the center of attraction on any table.

I tried to make one last week and my kids didn’t let me finish the topping.

They could not resist tasting it and once tasted – half of the cake was gone. 🙂

10 Best Red Velvet Cakes

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Classic Red Velvet Cake Recipe

This cake is buttery, soft, and truly lives up to its velvet description.

Topped with cream cheese frosting, it velvety and smooth.

Make this cake this festive season using Sugar Geek’s instruction.

Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes

WARNING- If you are planning to make these super cute mini cheesecakes then please make them in bulk because no one could resist eating just one.

They are simply so attractive and finger-licking.

Get the full tutorial on Confessions of a Confectionista.

The Perfect Cake

Fiona from Just So tasty is the super talented baker behind this perfect cake recipe.

Just look at the picture, it looks so moist and beautiful. I won’t be able to resist it.

Ask her how to make this delicious-looking perfect red velvet cake?

A Few Baking tools to make these cakes

24-Piece Silicone Baking Cup Set

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Betty Crocker Red Velvet Cake Mix

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Cake Mixer

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Red Velvet Bundt Cake

With cream cheese filling and the attractive red color, this bundt cake is certainly a treat to relish.

I’m also sure, it will disappear immediately.

Get the full instructions at Sprinkle Bakes.

Red Velvet Cheese Cake

Is this picture real???

How come, somebody, get such a perfect dripping and those sprinkles sitting so nicely???

I have to check with Lindsay from Life Love and Sugar.

I’ll definitely try to make this cake on my birthday. (my birthday gift, ha ha ha)

Southern Style Red Velvet Cake

This classic southern style red velvet cakes recipe uses beetroot juice and buttercream filling.

Beetroot juice gives natural red color and buttercream compliments the flavor.

This moist and spongy cake looks so mouthwatering.

Get the full recipe at Snappy Living.

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My son’s birthday is coming in a few days’ time and I was busy googling birthday cake ideas for boys. Then a thought strikes me that why don’t I make a list of the best birthday cakes for boys for all you ladies and gentlemen.

I know sometimes its a bit crazy to organize a party especially if you have to do it all by yourself.

Let me at least help you with cake selection so that you can focus on other arrangements.

These super cool cakes would be loved by any boys. Most of the cakes are easy to make but some need a bit more love.

25 Best Birthday Cake Ideas for boys

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1. Captain America Birthday cake for Boys/ Men

Captain America is one of the famous cartoon characters that is loved by both little and big boys.

This means ladies, perfecting this cake design will be highly desirable.

Check the step by step easy tutorial at I Heart Baking.

2. Lego blocks Cake

Anyone can make this fabulous lego cake.  You don’t need to be an expert baker.

All you need is a practice, time, and patience to make those small grids.

I’m 100% sure that you’ll be regarded as a Queen of baking after this cake. Are you ready???

Head over to Grated Nutmeg for the full tutorial.

This is another way to make the Lego Block cake.

Thanks to Jen for sharing her idea at Pink When.

3. Ninjago Cake

This cake is very simple to make and the result is fantastic. I’m sure your boy will love it.

Get the full cake instruction at Life As We Know.

4. Tractor birthday cake for boys

Tractor cakes are another favorite birthday cake for boys. For any Farm theme birthday party, tractor cake would be an awesome idea.

I guess boys love tractors so this is another awesome cake idea to add to your list.

This cake requires a bit of prep work, you better start early.

This one is from Rose at Rose Bakes.

5. Ballon Cake

This beautiful balloon cake looks so delicious. Anybody with a desire to bake cake can make this cute cake.

Get the full instruction from Wilton

6. Dinosaur Birthday Cakes for boys

It’s so easy to make this cute dinosaur cake. Just bake the cake using the dinosaur cake mold and decorate it with your boy’s favorite color. As simple as that.

Image from A handmade tale.

Get the Dinasour Cake Mould from Amazon HERE.

Easy Dinosaurs Cake

This simple, easy to make sheet cake is very cute. You can make the dinosaurs in two ways-

1. Cut the fondant into cute dinosaurs shape and stick it on the cake or
2. Download any dinosaurs picture from the internet, trace it on your cake and decorate the cake with frosting.

That’s It!

This is a perfect birthday cake for both boys and girls.

Image from Edgar’s bakery, sorry no instructions.

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