Why pick between cake and ice cream? A slice of Funfetti Ice Cream Cake is an instant party!
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Freezing Time6 hourshrs
Total Time7 hourshrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: funfetti, ice cream, ice cream cake
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 524kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
For the Cake
2cupsall-purpose flour
1Tbspbaking powder
¼tspsalt
½cup+ 2 Tbsp unsalted butterroom temperature
1⅓cupsgranulated sugar
1large egg
3large egg whites
⅔cupwhole milk
⅓cupsour cream
1½tspvanilla extract
⅔cuprainbow sprinkles
For the Ice Cream
4cupsvanilla ice cream
⅓cuprainbow sprinkles
For the Whipped Cream Frosting
2cupsheavy whipping cream
1cupconfectioners’ sugar
1½tspvanilla extract
additional rainbow sprinklesto garnish
Instructions
For the Cake
Spray (2) 9” round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottoms of pans with parchment paper; set prepared pans aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Using a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir until well combined; set aside.
Using a countertop mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~2-3 minutes on medium speed).
Add the egg and egg whites; mix on low speed until well combined.
Add half of the flour mixture to the bowl; mix on low speed until well combined.
Add the milk, sour cream and vanilla extract; mix on low speed until well combined. Add the remaining flour mixture; mix on low speed until well combined. (Tip: Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are fully mixed.)
Add rainbow sprinkles; mix until well combined.
Divide batter evenly into the two prepared cake pans.
Bake at 350°F for 24-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let cakes cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack until completely cool.
For the Ice Cream
Let the ice cream soften at room temperature for ~20 minutes, or until soft enough to spread easily.
Fold the sprinkles into the softened ice cream.
For the next step, a 9-inch springform pan is ideal as it is deep enough to hold the layers of cake and ice cream. Line the entire pan with plastic wrap. Place one layer of cake into the bottom of the pan. (Note: Don’t forget to remove the parchment paper from the bottom of each cake layer.)
Spread the ice cream into an even layer on top and then place the second layer of cake on top of the ice cream.
Wrap the entire cake (including pan) with plastic wrap and freeze for 3 hours or overnight.
For the Whipped Cream Frosting
Using a medium mixing bowl, add the whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Use a hand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment to whip until stiff peaks form (~3-4 minutes).
Remove the cake from the pan and use an offset spatula to spread whipped cream around edges and on top of the cake.
Garnish top of cake with additional rainbow sprinkles.
Place cake back in freezer for ~3-4 more hours (preferably overnight) before slicing and serving.