Description
This Funfetti Ice Cream Cake combines the colorful joy of funfetti cake with creamy vanilla ice cream, layered and frosted with whipped cream, making it a perfect festive dessert for birthdays or summer celebrations. The addition of rainbow sprinkles and optional hot fudge and cherries add visual appeal and extra sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box funfetti cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
Ice Cream Layer
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Topping and Garnishes
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1/4 cup hot fudge or chocolate syrup (optional)
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (reserved for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layers: Preheat your oven according to the funfetti cake mix package instructions. Prepare the cake batter as directed, then divide it evenly between two 8-inch round cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool completely.
- Prepare the Ice Cream Layer: Line a round cake pan with plastic wrap for easy removal. Press the softened vanilla ice cream into the pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Sprinkle half of the rainbow sprinkles on top of the ice cream layer, then place the pan in the freezer. Freeze until the ice cream is firm, approximately 2 to 3 hours.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cake layers and ice cream layer are fully chilled, remove the ice cream layer from the pan by lifting the plastic wrap. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, add the ice cream layer on top, then top with the second cake layer to create a sandwich of cake and ice cream.
- Frost and Garnish: Spread whipped cream evenly over the top and sides of the assembled cake. Decorate with the remaining rainbow sprinkles. Optionally, drizzle hot fudge or chocolate syrup over the top and garnish with maraschino cherries to enhance appearance and flavor.
- Final Freezing: Return the cake to the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour to firm up before slicing and serving. For best slicing results, dip your knife in warm water before cutting through the cake.
Notes
- Soften ice cream sufficiently for spreading but avoid letting it melt completely.
- Try using different ice cream flavors to create fun variations of this cake.
- For clean slices, warm your knife under hot water and wipe dry before cutting.
