Description
Magical unicorn ice cream cake brings whimsical wonder to dessert tables with its rainbow swirls and dreamy pastel hues. Creamy layers and enchanting decorations promise a delightful experience you’ll treasure from first magical bite to last sweet moment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Frosting and Filling:
- 2 containers vanilla frosting
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
- 4 colors food coloring (pink, purple, blue, teal)
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1 package white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1 package unicorn horn and ears decorations
Instructions
- Prepare cake pans by greasing and flouring two 9-inch round pans, ensuring even coating for easy cake removal.
- Mix cake batter following package instructions, gently folding in rainbow sprinkles to create vibrant color specks throughout the mixture.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake at recommended temperature until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Allow cakes to cool completely on wire racks, ensuring no residual heat remains.
- Line cake pans with plastic wrap, creating an overhang for easy ice cream removal.
- Soften vanilla ice cream until spreadable, then divide into three portions and tint each with pink, blue, and purple food coloring, mixing thoroughly for uniform color.
- Carefully spread each colored ice cream layer into prepared pans, smoothing surfaces with a spatula for even distribution.
- Freeze ice cream layers until completely firm, typically 2-3 hours or overnight.
- Transfer first cake layer to a serving plate, removing first colored ice cream layer from pan and positioning it atop the cake.
- Carefully place second cake layer over the ice cream, then add final colored ice cream layer.
- Return assembled cake to freezer for 4-6 hours to ensure complete setting and optimal texture.
- Immediately before serving, embellish with whipped cream swirls, scattered rainbow sprinkles, edible glitter, and playful unicorn-themed decorations.
- Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts and serve this enchanting frozen dessert.
Notes
- Soften ice cream gradually in the refrigerator to maintain smooth texture and prevent melting.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, concentrated colors without affecting ice cream’s consistency.
- Ensure cake layers are completely cool before adding ice cream to prevent immediate melting and structural collapse.
- Cover cake edges with plastic wrap during freezing to prevent freezer burn and maintain fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes (baking cakes)
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 589.42
- Sugar: 50.55 g
- Sodium: 196.42 mg
- Fat: 31.62 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.33 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20.88 g
- Trans Fat: 0.37 g
- Carbohydrates: 55.43 g
- Fiber: 0.17 g
- Protein: 2.83 g
- Cholesterol: 36.67 mg