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.