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Birthday Candle Surprise Ice Cream Cake on a plate

12) Birthday Candle Surprise Ice Cream Cake (hidden sprinkles inside)

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Freezing 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9-inch store-bought vanilla cake layer, split horizontally
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream softened
  • 1 cup rainbow sprinkles jimmies, divided
  • 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs

Method
 

  1. Line a 9-inch springform pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhang. Place one cake half in the bottom.
  2. Spread half the softened ice cream over the cake, smooth it, sprinkle with 2/3 cup sprinkles, and freeze for 15 minutes.
  3. Spread the remaining ice cream on top, add the second cake half, cover, and freeze for at least 2 hours, until firm.
  4. Unmold, remove plastic wrap, and coat the top and sides with whipped cream. Mix crumbs with melted butter; press onto the sides.
  5. Scatter the remaining sprinkles over the top and add birthday candles just before serving.