Best 2 Pool Party Ice Cream Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful summer treat with our irresistible Pool Party Ice Cream Cake, the centerpiece of your next poolside gathering. This no-bake cake is a symphony of refreshing flavors and textures, featuring layers of creamy ice cream, crunchy cookies, and a decadent chocolate ganache. Dive into the detailed recipe to discover the secrets behind this frozen masterpiece.

Unleash your creativity with our collection of additional ice cream cake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. The Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake is a nostalgic delight, combining three classic ice cream flavors with a rich chocolate glaze. For a tropical escape, embark on the journey to create the Pineapple Ice Cream Cake, a vibrant fusion of tropical flavors encased in a golden crust. If you're feeling adventurous, challenge yourself with the Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake, a harmonious blend of chocolate cookies, creamy ice cream, and a velvety chocolate ganache.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

POOL PARTY ICE CREAM CAKE



Pool Party Ice Cream Cake image

A pool party in your mouth with candy, graham crackers, chocolate wafers atop blue waves of icing. And as your fork descends the waters, ice cream!

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Ice Cream

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (15 1/4 ounce) box white cake mix
egg (according to cake mix directions)
vegetable oil (according to cake mix directions)
water (according to cake mix directions)
blue food coloring
2 pints vanilla ice cream
10 chocolate sandwich style cookies
1/2 cup rainbow candy sprinkles
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
blue food coloring
8 -9 white chocolate, kit kat
chocolate and honey bear graham cracker
candy, balls
gummy ring (red & white)

Steps:

  • For the cake:.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a half-size sheet pan (18 x 13 inches) with parchment paper.
  • Tip the cake mix into a large bowl. Add the eggs, vegetable oil and water (in the quantities given on the box of the cake mix). Stir together until smooth. Mix in enough blue food colouring to get a vibrant blue colour.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spread out into an even layer and bake for 15-20 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
  • Once baked, set the cake aside on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prep the ice cream:.
  • Let the vanilla ice cream soften for a few minutes then scoop it into a large bowl. Beat with a wooden spoon to soften to a buttercream-like texture. Crush the cookies into rough chunks and add to the bowl of ice cream with the rainbow sprinkles. Stir together until combined.
  • Layer the cake:.
  • Cut three rectangles of cake using a rectangular (10 3/4 x 5 1/2-inch) ice cream cake pan as a guide/template.
  • Line the ice cream cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the first layer of cake into the bottom of the ice cream cake pan.
  • Spread half of the ice cream mixture over this in an even layer.
  • Top with a second layer of cake followed by an even layer of the remaining ice cream mixture. Finally, top with the third layer of cake. Cover with a layer of parchment paper and.
  • freeze for at least 5 hours, or overnight, until solid.
  • For the blue frosting:.
  • Once the cake has frozen sufficiently, prep the frosting. Pour the heavy cream and sugar into a large bowl. Add enough blue food colouring to make a vibrant blue colour.
  • Use a whisk to beat the heavy cream until thickened to soft peaks.
  • Assemble:.
  • Remove the frozen cake from the cake pan and turn out onto a serving plate. Remove the parchment paper.
  • Cover the top and sides with the whipped cream, making swooshing wave patterns on the top using a small spatula or butter knife.
  • Decorate with the finger wafers around the edge of the cake. Place a few gummy rings on top with graham cracker bears inside them. Add a few candy balls to resemble beach balls and add a few more graham cracker bears to the top of the cake like they're swimming.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Leftovers can be kept frozen, covered for a week more (but keep in mind that the cookie bears on top will soften once you defrost it again).
  • Tools:.
  • Buy the Pampered Chef pan here: https://www.pamperedchef.com/shop/Bakeware/Silicone/Ice+Cream+Cake+Pan/1551
  • OR use a silicone loaf pan (10.5 x 6 x 2.5 inch). Just line with parchment paper leaving some overhang at the edges so you can lift the cake out of it once frozen.

POOL PARTY ICE CREAM CAKE RECIPE - (3.5/5)



Pool Party Ice Cream Cake Recipe - (3.5/5) image

Provided by 5har0n_nguy3n

Number Of Ingredients 13

*May want to also bake a round cake to add to base/middle
1/2 gallon quality ice cream (any flavor)
1 1/3 8.5-oz. pkgs. fudge sticks (chocolate or peanut butter)
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Blue food coloring
Gummy rings
Gobstoppers
Paper umbrellas
Plastic figures
Licorice
Decorators' frosting

Steps:

  • Begin by making the ice-cream base of the pool cake. Let the ice cream soften at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes, then ask your kids to help you spoon it into an 8-inch round springform pan, souffle dish, or plastic container. Pack the ice cream into the mold and smooth out the top. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. After the ice cream has frozen solid, unmold it by dipping the container quickly into a pan of hot water; if necessary, you can also loosen the edges of the ice cream with a knife. Invert the mold onto a large plate and carefully lift off the pan to reveal the ice-cream cake. Your kids can then carefully place the fudge sticks (we alternated plain and chocolate-peanut butter) along the sides of the ice-cream pool cake, the cookies will resemble the panels of an aboveground pool. Return the cake to the freezer while you prepare the whipped cream. To make the blue whipped cream waves, pour the cold heavy cream into a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until the cream begins to thicken and soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and beat until stiff. Mix in several drops of blue food coloring. Frost the top of the frozen cake with the blue whipped cream, then return it to the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes or until set. Next, let your kids turn the cake into a bustling pool with gummy ring inner tubes, Gobstopper beach balls, paper umbrellas, and plastic swimmers. Add a licorice ladder with licorice rungs (use decorators' frosting to glue it together). Now it's time to take the plunge into the pool cake. For best results, serve it immediately and do not let it stand at room temperature for long. Store leftovers in the freezer. Feeds 10 to 12 hungry swimmers. Tips: To add variety, you can layer different flavors of ice cream or mix in candies (chocolate fish, anyone?). The trick is to loosen the ice cream without melting it, so don't hold the mold in the hot water for more than a few seconds. Ask your children to work quickly while they place the chocolate cookies around the outside -- otherwise, they'll have a melted "pool" of ice cream. For foolproof whipped cream, chill the bowl and beaters in advance. Take the kids with you to buy pool accessories at a party supply store, suggests Gail. "They have a better concept than we do about what makes good pool toys." If you can't find plastic swimmers, call Sugarcraft at 513-896-7089 or go to www.sugarcraft.com to place an order.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ice cream. The better the ice cream, the better your cake will be. Look for ice cream that is smooth and creamy, with a rich flavor. Avoid ice cream that is icy or grainy.
  • Use a springform pan. This type of pan makes it easy to remove the cake from the pan without breaking it. If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch cake pan, but you will need to carefully cut around the edges of the cake to remove it from the pan.
  • Freeze the cake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help the cake to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate chips, and fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Pool party ice cream cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any summer gathering. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With a little planning, you can create a pool party ice cream cake that will be the hit of the party.

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