ICE CREAM TUNNEL CAKE

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My son found this yummy recipe a few years ago and now it's a yuletide tradition. A boxed mix makes preparation easy. For a fun variation, try mint-chocolate chip ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely., Cut a 1-in. slice off the top of the cake; set aside. To make a tunnel, carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell (save removed cake for another use). Cover and place cake shell in freezer for 1 hour. , Fill tunnel with ice cream; replace cake top. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours. , Just before serving, in a microwave, melt chips and corn syrup; stir until smooth. Stir in cream and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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