Fondant Birthday Cake Ice Cream Cake

What do you get when you combine cake, ice cream, and fondant? A birthday dessert that will steal the spotlight, obviously. This fondant birthday cake ice cream cake brings all the indulgence, without the guilt of overdoing it (who are we kidding?). It’s colorful, it’s fun, and it’s the kind of cake that makes you feel special just by looking at it. But don’t be fooled—underneath all the pretty fondant layers is a frozen, creamy, sweet masterpiece that’s ready to bring the celebration to life. Because, why settle for regular cake when you can have this?

Fondant Birthday Cake Ice Cream Cake

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A festive, multi-layered ice cream cake smothered in smooth fondant for an extra special birthday bash.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings 12 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups vanilla ice cream softened
• 2 cups strawberry ice cream softened
• 1 cup chocolate ice cream softened
• 1 package fondant enough to cover the cake and create decorations
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
• 1 tbsp corn syrup for attaching decorations
• Food coloring to create cake layers and details
• Edible glitter optional

Instructions

 

• Prepare Ice Cream Layers: Layer softened ice cream in a 9-inch round pan, alternating flavors for a colorful, swirled effect.
• Freeze: Let the ice cream set in the freezer for about 3 hours until firm.
• Prepare Fondant: Roll out fondant and color it, shaping it to fit the cake’s top and sides.
• Assemble Cake: Once the ice cream is frozen, cover it with a smooth layer of fondant.
• Decorate: Add fondant details such as decorations or birthday messages to personalize.
• Chill: Place the cake back into the freezer to firm up for 1-2 hours.
• Serve: Slice, serve, and enjoy your birthday masterpiece.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

• Calories: 350 kcal
• Total Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 6g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):

• Vitamin A: 10%
• Calcium: 8%
• Iron: 3%
• Vitamin D: 5%
• Vitamin C: 2%

Additional Notes/Tips:

• Use high-quality fondant to ensure smooth, easy-to-work-with layers.
• Get creative with food coloring to add extra fun to your fondant designs.
• Keep the cake chilled to prevent the fondant from becoming too soft or sticky.