Tropical Splash Ice Cream Cake
Dive into summer with this Tropically Inspired Splash Ice Cream Cake! An irresistible blend of vibrant blue cake layered with creamy vanilla ice cream and crunchy chocolate cookie chunks, it's topped with fluffy blue whipped cream and a beach-themed arrangement of graham cracker bears and colorful gummy rings, creating a delightful treat that's sure to be the star of your next pool party. With each slice, unleash sweet waves of flavor and fun that make every bite an adventure!
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Servings
320
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
white cake mix
1 (15 1/4 ounce) box (Follow the directions on the box.)
egg
as per cake mix directions (Add according to cake mix instructions.)
vegetable oil
as per cake mix directions (Add according to cake mix instructions.)
water
as per cake mix directions (Add according to cake mix instructions.)
blue food coloring
To preference (Add until desired color is achieved for both cake and frosting.)
vanilla ice cream
2 pints (Let soften slightly for easy mixing.)
chocolate sandwich cookies
10 (Crush into rough chunks.)
rainbow candy sprinkles
1/2 cup (No preparation needed.)
heavy cream
1 cup (Chill until ready to use.)
sugar
1 tablespoon (No preparation needed.)
white chocolate Kit Kat
8-9 bars (Break into smaller pieces if desired.)
chocolate graham crackers
as needed (Break into desired shapes.)
honey bear graham crackers
as needed (Place as is or break into smaller pieces.)
candy balls
as needed (No preparation needed.)
gummy rings (red & white)
as needed (No preparation needed.)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a half-size sheet pan (18 x 13 inches) with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix with the eggs, vegetable oil, and water as per the instructions on the box. Stir the mixture until smooth and add blue food coloring until you achieve a vibrant hue.
3
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
4
Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
5
To prepare the ice cream filling, let two pints of vanilla ice cream soften for a few minutes. Transfer it to a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until it reaches a buttercream-like texture. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into chunks and fold them with the rainbow sprinkles into the softened ice cream.
6
Cut the cooled cake into three rectangles using a rectangular ice cream cake pan as a guide. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang to ease removal.
7
Layer the first piece of cake at the bottom of the pan, spreading half of the ice cream mixture over the top evenly. Add the second layer of cake, followed by the remaining ice cream mixture, and cap it with the last layer of cake.
8
Cover the pan with parchment paper and freeze for at least 5 hours, or overnight, until solid.
9
For the blue frosting, combine heavy cream and sugar in a large bowl, and add blue food coloring to reach a lively color. Whisk the mixture until soft peaks form.
10
Once the cake is thoroughly frozen, carefully remove it from the pan and peel away the parchment paper. Frost the top and sides with the whipped cream, creating wave patterns using a spatula or butter knife.
11
Decorate the cake with chocolate wafer fingers around the edges. Add gummy rings on top, placing graham cracker bears inside them. Scatter colorful candy balls to mimic beach balls and arrange more graham cracker bears to create a whimsical swimming effect.
12
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of summer!
Nutrition Information
17g
Fat
30g
Carbs
4.5g
Protein
20g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Tropical Splash Ice Cream Cake?
It is a tropically inspired dessert featuring layers of blue cake, vanilla ice cream with cookie chunks, and blue whipped cream decorated with a beach theme.
What temperature should the oven be set to for the cake?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What type of cake mix is used as the base?
The recipe calls for one 15 1/4 ounce box of white cake mix.
How do I achieve the blue color for the cake?
Add blue food coloring to the white cake batter until you achieve a vibrant hue.
How long does the cake need to bake?
The cake should bake for 15-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
What size pan is recommended for baking the cake?
A half-size sheet pan measuring 18 x 13 inches is recommended.
How many pints of ice cream are needed?
The recipe requires two pints of vanilla ice cream.
How do you prepare the ice cream for the filling?
Let the ice cream soften for a few minutes and beat it with a wooden spoon until it reaches a buttercream-like texture.
What mix-ins are added to the vanilla ice cream?
Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and rainbow candy sprinkles are folded into the softened ice cream.
How many chocolate sandwich cookies are used?
The recipe uses 10 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed into chunks.
How is the cake cut for assembly?
The cooled cake is cut into three rectangles using a rectangular ice cream cake pan as a guide.
How long must the ice cream cake freeze before frosting?
The cake needs to freeze for at least 5 hours, or overnight, until solid.
What is the blue frosting made of?
The frosting is a whipped cream made from heavy cream, sugar, and blue food coloring.
How much heavy cream is needed for the frosting?
The recipe requires 1 cup of heavy cream.
How do you create a wave effect on the cake?
Use a spatula or butter knife to create wave patterns in the blue whipped cream frosting.
What is used to decorate the edges of the cake?
White chocolate Kit Kat bars or chocolate wafer fingers are used around the edges.
How are the gummy rings used in the decoration?
Gummy rings are placed on top of the cake with honey bear graham crackers placed inside them to look like swimmers in rings.
What represents beach balls on the cake?
Colorful candy balls are scattered to mimic beach balls.
What is the calorie count for a serving of this cake?
The cake contains approximately 320 calories per serving.
How much sugar is in one serving?
There are 20g of sugar per serving.
What is the total fat content?
The fat content is 17g per serving.
How many grams of protein are in the cake?
The cake provides 4.5g of protein per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 30g of carbohydrates per serving.
Is there any fiber in this dessert?
No fiber is listed for this recipe.
What kind of sprinkles should I use?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of rainbow candy sprinkles.
What type of graham crackers are needed?
The recipe uses both chocolate graham crackers and honey bear graham crackers.
How do you ensure the frozen cake is easy to remove from the pan?
Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to ease removal.
How many layers of cake are in the final assembly?
There are three layers of cake in the assembled ice cream cake.
Can I make the cake in advance?
Yes, the cake should be frozen for at least 5 hours or even overnight before the final decorating step.
When should the cake be served?
The cake should be served immediately after frosting and decorating to enjoy its refreshing flavors.