FOURTH OF JULY ICE CREAM CAKE

Fourth of July Ice Cream Cake image

This eye-catching dessert is actually easy to prepare and keeps well in the freezer for days. It's nice to be able to serve cake and ice cream in one slice.-Anne Scholovich, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
2 quarts strawberry ice cream, softened if necessary
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened if necessary
2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Cut cake horizontally into 4 equal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the strawberry ice cream. Place in freezer., Spread second cake layer with vanilla ice cream; place over strawberry layer in freezer. Spread third cake layer with remaining strawberry ice cream; place over vanilla layer in freezer. Top with remaining cake layer. Freeze until ice cream is firm., Beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over top and sides of cake. Freeze until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.