To make the bows, use a silicone bow mold and dust the mold with cornstarch each time you make a fondant bow. The bows should be about 2"/5cm wide. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Pinch off a small piece of purple fondant and press into the bow mold cavity. Carefully remove from mold and set on the parchment-lined cookie sheet to air dry overnight or for 24 hours if possible. Repeat to make 12 bows total.TIP! Always make extra fondant decorations as backup!

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4 and line a cupcake pan with 24 liners.

Using an electric handheld or stand mixer, place the cake mix, milk, butter, and eggs into a large bowl and mix until combined and smooth.

Use an ice cream scoop to divide the cupcake batter between the liners - about ¾ full.

Bake for 20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Leave to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cupcakes have cooled, remove them from their cupcake liners and crumble them into a sand-like texture in a large mixing bowl. Use the remaining cupcake in another recipe.

To make the cakesicle dough, add ¼ - ½ cup - a little at a time. You can always add more but not take it away. Use your hands or rubber spatula to bring the mixture together to form a dough.

Wipe your popsicle mold clean with paper towels to make sure they are dust-free. TIP: Wash with hot water then dry just before using as this keeps the mold warm while spreading the melted candy and can help to prevent cracking.

Place the vibrant green candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the candy is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, follow the directions on the package.

Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the melted candy into one of the mold cavities and move around to ensure that the bottom and all four sides are coated. Use a scraper to remove any excess candy that has dripped on the top of the mold.

Place the mold into the fridge for about 10 minutes until set and hardened. Check to make sure that there are no areas around the base and sides that have been missed, and if there are, you can add another layer of melted candy as before and place it back in the fridge to set.

Take 1-2 tablespoons of the cake mixture and carefully press it into the mold, being careful not to break the candy coating.

Remelt the green candy melts if required, spoon 1-2 tablespoons on top of each cakesicle and spread to completely cover each one. Use a scraper again to remove any excess melted candy to leave nice clean edges.

Place mold back into the fridge for another 30 minutes.

Carefully remove the candy-coated cakesicles from the mold and place them onto a wire rack placed over a cookie sheet.

Repeat steps 12-16 as needed to make 12 cakesicles.

Remove 24 round black candy melts from the bag and set
them aside. These will be used to make Minnie's ears. Place the remaining black candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the candy is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, follow the directions on the package.

Transfer the melted candy into a squeeze bottle or piping bag or plastic food bag and cut off the tip/corner.

To decorate the cakesicles, use the melted black candy to pipe Frankenstein's hair and stitched scar as shown.

Gently place a fondant bow into the top center of the "hair".

Carefully cut the bottom third off of the black candy melts that were set aside earlier.

Pipe a small line of melted black candy melt onto the bottom of the candy melt and carefully place the ear on one side of the cakesicle behind the bow. Repeat on the other side.

Leave cakesicle decorations to dry completely before serving. Enjoy and Happy Halloween!