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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 so the edges overhang, then 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 the cake, remove the plastic wrap, and coat the top and sides with the whipped cream. Mix the crumbs with the melted butter and press the mixture onto the sides.
  5. Scatter the remaining sprinkles over the top and add birthday candles just before serving.