Description
Magical Unicorn Ice Cream Cake swirls pastel colors into a dreamy dessert that delights both children and adults. Sweet layers of creamy goodness and whimsical decorations promise pure joy when serving this enchanting celebration centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Ice Cream Layers:
- 1 pint (473 milliliters) strawberry ice cream (softened)
- 1 pint (473 milliliters) mint chocolate chip ice cream (softened)
- 1 pint (473 milliliters) blueberry ice cream (softened)
Frosting and Decorations:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Edible glitter
- Sprinkles
- Unicorn cake topper (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the vanilla cake base at 350F (175C), following package guidelines. Cool the cake completely on a wire rack.
- Extract ice cream containers from the freezer, allowing them to soften slightly for seamless layering.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two even layers, positioning the bottom section on a designated serving plate.
- Spread strawberry ice cream uniformly across the first cake layer, ensuring smooth and consistent coverage.
- Carefully position the second cake layer atop the strawberry ice cream, creating a stable foundation.
- Apply mint chocolate chip ice cream evenly over the cake layer, maintaining a level surface.
- Complete the ice cream stack with a final blueberry ice cream layer, smoothing the top with a spatula for a polished appearance.
- Transfer the assembled cake to the freezer, allowing it to solidify for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff, glossy peaks develop.
- Divide the whipped cream into separate bowls, incorporating different food coloring for vibrant visual appeal.
- Remove the frozen cake from the freezer and enrobe entirely with the multicolored whipped cream, creating elegant swirled patterns.
- Embellish with edible glitter, playful sprinkles, and a whimsical unicorn cake topper.
- Slice and serve the enchanting dessert immediately for maximum magical experience.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality vanilla cake mix for the best texture and flavor foundation.
- Pick premium, creamy ice cream brands that hold their shape well when softened and frozen.
- Allow ice cream to soften just enough for spreading, about 5-10 minutes at room temperature to prevent melting.
- Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create even, clean layers between cake and ice cream.
- Freeze cake between each ice cream layer for 15-20 minutes to maintain structural integrity and prevent mixing.
- Chill mixing bowl and whisk beforehand for faster, fluffier whipped cream with more stable peaks.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, pastel unicorn-inspired shades without affecting cream’s consistency.
- Prepare cake up to 3 days in advance, keeping tightly wrapped in the freezer for stress-free entertaining.
- Substitute dairy-free ice cream and gluten-free cake mix for allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg