C Ts Ice Cream Cake Much Like D Q Recipes

C T'S ICE CREAM CAKE -- MUCH LIKE D Q

Steps:

• Prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
• Bake in 8" round pan(s).
• Cool, remove from pan, wrap tightly and freeze overnight or longer.
• (Alternatively, you can cook the cake in a springform pan, which will make the rest of the assembly go much easier. I destroy springform pans so I use this method.).
• When ready to assemble, let ice cream soften for 20 minutes at room temp, OR heat in microwave for 30 seconds.
• Unwrap one cake round and place on a cardboard round.
• Using heavy duty foil, wrap the outside only and tuck under, forming a cylinder form around the cake. (Or just use the sides of the springform pan.).
• Scoop the ice cream into the form and smooth with the back of a spoon, so that there are no air pockets, and the ice cream forms a firm layer on top of the cake.
• Use as much ice cream as you like -- I use enough to form a layer the same depth as the cake, about half of a half-gallon.
• Return the cake to the freezer for 30-45 minutes, until firm.
• While freezing, prepare frosting.
• A shortening and powdered sugar frosting works well for this because it is quite firm, but a canned frosting is good in a pinch.
• Add a few drops of flavoring to canned frosting and mix well for an extra touch.
• Remove cake from the freezer and remove the foil wrap. (If using a springform pan, remove the whole thing from the pan at this point.)
• Frost the cake and decorate as desired.
• Place the cake back in the freezer for one hour, then cover or LIGHTLY wrap, and keep frozen.
• To serve, let cake rest at room temperature for 1/2 hour to make cutting easier. Each cake serves 8.