Description
Magical rainbow unicorn ice cream cake delights party guests with its whimsical swirls of pastel colors and playful sprinkle decorations. Sweet dreams come alive when you slice into this enchanting dessert that promises pure childhood wonder and celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream:
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 pint strawberry ice cream, softened
- 1 pint mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
Toppings and Decorations:
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/2 cup unicorn-themed candies or edible glitter
- 1 cup whipped cream
Frosting:
- 1/4 cup purple frosting
- 1/4 cup pink frosting
- 1/4 cup blue frosting
Optional:
- 1 unicorn cake topper
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by lining it completely with parchment paper, ensuring full coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Gently spread a uniform layer of softened vanilla ice cream across the pan’s base, using a spatula to create an even surface. Transfer to the freezer for 60 minutes until completely firm.
- Once the vanilla layer has solidified, carefully spread a smooth layer of softened strawberry ice cream directly over the vanilla layer. Use gentle motions to maintain an even thickness and return to the freezer for another 60 minutes.
- After the strawberry layer has hardened, apply a consistent layer of softened mint chocolate chip ice cream on top. Carefully smooth the surface and freeze for approximately 2 hours until completely solid.
- Carefully remove the multi-layered ice cream cake from the pan by lifting the parchment paper edges and transfer to a decorative serving plate.
- Cover the entire exterior of the cake with a generous layer of whipped cream, ensuring complete and smooth coverage of sides and top.
- Embellish the cake with a vibrant combination of rainbow sprinkles, whimsical unicorn-themed candies, and sparkling edible glitter for a magical appearance.
- Create an enchanting design using purple, pink, and blue frosting, applying artistic swirls and patterns across the cake’s surface.
- Optional: Crown the cake with a charming unicorn cake topper to complete the magical presentation.
Notes
- Choose soft, high-quality ice cream for smoother layering and easier spreading.
- Allow each ice cream layer to freeze completely before adding the next to prevent mixing and maintain distinct color layers.
- Use a hot knife or spatula when smoothing layers to create clean, even surfaces without disturbing previous frozen layers.
- Consider dairy-free or vegan ice cream alternatives for guests with dietary restrictions, ensuring similar texture and consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (freezing time)
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg