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

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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.

Chioma Richard
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I can't wait to try this recipe at my next pool party.


Joe Frascati
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The cake was so refreshing and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Nantongo Magie
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a fun and easy summer dessert.


Saeed DXB5
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I had a little trouble getting the cake to set properly, but I think I just needed to mix the batter a little less.


Ayvah Hackman
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Youpp Youpp
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This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


Nadege Villette
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I love the way the colors of the ice cream layers look in the cake.


Amiratiy Dankaliya
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This cake is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Cortilda Agbo
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★★★★★


Lax Sagar Shoni
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a fun and easy summer dessert.


oscar garcia
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I had some trouble getting the cake to set properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Nate Schultz
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


King Doe
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This cake was so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.


Jessy Jordan
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I love the combination of ice cream and cake. This recipe is the best of both worlds.


Hamosh Beh
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This cake is so cute and festive. It's perfect for a pool party or any other summer gathering.


frank tiley
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Rashed Uzzaman
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This is the perfect cake for a hot summer day. It's refreshing and easy to eat.


ah sumon
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success. The kids loved the colorful layers and the ice cream was delicious.


Oscar Colmenares
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This ice cream cake was a hit at my pool party! It was super easy to make and everyone loved it.