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Perfect Sparkler Funfetti Ice Cream Cake

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A quick and easy funfetti ice cream cake perfect for celebrations, combining moist cake layers with creamy ice cream and festive sprinkles topped with birthday sparklers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • ⅓ cup rainbow sprinkles (use sturdy jimmies)
  • 1 quart (946ml) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
  • Optional: ½ cup mini chocolate chips or candy pieces
  • Additional sprinkles for decoration
  • Birthday sparklers (food-safe)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles using a spatula to avoid bleeding colors.
  7. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Slightly soften vanilla ice cream at room temperature for about 10 minutes. If using, fold in mini chocolate chips gently.
  10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half the softened ice cream evenly over the top using an offset spatula.
  11. Top with the second cake layer, then spread remaining ice cream over the top and sides for a smooth finish.
  12. Wrap the entire cake tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  13. Before serving, sprinkle extra rainbow sprinkles on top and add birthday sparklers carefully.

Notes

Use sturdy sprinkles like jimmies to prevent color bleeding. Soften ice cream just enough to spread but not melt. Double-wrap cake before freezing to avoid freezer burn. Level cake layers if domed for easier stacking. Light sparklers just before serving for safety and effect.

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Keywords: funfetti cake, ice cream cake, celebration cake, birthday cake, sprinkles cake, easy dessert, party dessert

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