When you want an ice cream cake that screams “I’m fancy but fun,” look no further than a fondant animal-themed masterpiece. Because why should cake be boring when it can also be an animal parade? Wrap up vanilla or chocolate ice cream with smooth fondant, then mold it into adorable critters that make everyone gasp. You’ll be the star at the party—and your guests will be too busy taking pictures of your artistic skills to notice the calories. Let’s face it, who can resist cake and animals? No one, that’s who.
Fondant Animal Themed Ice Cream Cake
This cake is a mix of whimsical animals and ice cream, covered in fondant. Perfect for any animal lover.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package of fondant enough to cover the cake and make animals
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate optional for decoration
- Food coloring for animals
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base: Line a 9-inch cake pan with plastic wrap. Fill with softened vanilla ice cream and freeze for 2-3 hours.
- Mold Animals: Roll out fondant and color it to create animal shapes (think bears, lions, or whatever else you can dream up).
- Make Ganache: Heat heavy cream and pour it over dark chocolate. Stir until smooth, then let cool.
- Cover with Fondant: Once the ice cream is frozen, cover it with fondant, smoothing the edges.
- Assemble the Animals: Attach the fondant animals around the cake.
- Chill the Cake: Freeze the cake for 1-2 hours for all the elements to set.
- Serve: Slice it up, and watch your guests’ jaws drop.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 7%
- Vitamin C: 3%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Let the ice cream freeze fully before covering with fondant for best results.
- If you’re short on time, buy pre-made fondant, but don’t skip the animal detailing!
- Add extra sprinkles or edible glitter for that extra flair. Go big or go home.
