Donut Ice Cream Cakes Recipe
Craft the cutest ice cream treats ever! These mini Donut Ice Cream Cakes are breeze to make. Simple ingredients and a fun donut shape transform store-bought ice cream into an adorable and delicious party dessert.
Saying goodbye to boring ice cream cakes and hello to adorable fun? We’ve got you covered!
These Mini Donut Ice Cream Cakes are the perfect solution for satisfying your sweet tooth in a playful and unique way. Imagine bite-sized treats that combine the fluffy goodness of cake with your favorite ice cream flavors – a match made in dessert heaven!
This recipe is a dream come true for busy bakers or anyone who wants to impress with minimal effort. We’ll ditch the complicated cake layers and frosting techniques in favor of store-bought cake mix and ice cream, creating a shortcut that doesn’t compromise on taste or cuteness.
Get ready to transform plain ice cream into the star of the show with a fun donut shape – perfect for birthday parties, summer barbecues, or anytime you need a delightful and whimsical dessert!
Ingredients and Tools Needed
This recipe makes four mini bundt cake-sized donuts:
- Cake mix in any flavor of your choice and ingredients for cake preparation as listed on the box
- Ice cream of your choice — We used Breyers Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream for a fun mint-choc twist. Or alternatively, opt for homemade ice cream.
- Oreos — Blended into semi-fine crumbs.
- Whipped cream frosting or Cool Whip
- Mini bundt cake disposable paper baking molds — We also love these silicone donut pans.
- Gel food coloring — Optional for colored icing
- Plastic wrap
How To Make Donut-Shaped Mini Ice Cream Cakes
1 — Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box. Grease your mini bundt cake molds or silicone donut pans with cooking spray for easy removal.
2 — Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to prepare the batter. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared mini bundt cake molds or donut pans. Fill them up to about 3/4 full, leaving some space for the ice cream later.
3 — Bake according to the package directions for cupcakes or mini cakes. This will typically take around 15-20 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when the cakes are done.
4 — Add a thin layer of Oreo crunch on top of the freshly baked cakes and press down firmly to make a smooth layer.
5 — Cover the cakes with plastic wrap, and place them the freezer for a few hours to make sure this half of the cake is frozen. This will prevent the ice cream from melting.
6 — Fill the molds with ice cream over the frozen Oreo layer, leaving some space on top for the frosting. Smooth out the layer evenly with the back of a spoon.
7 — Cover the cakes again with plastic wrap and freeze about 45 minutes, or until the ice cream is firm.
8 — Optional: If using gel food coloring, add a few drops to the whipped cream frosting or Cool Whip to achieve your desired color.
9 — Frost the tops of the mini donut ice cream cakes with the whipped cream frosting or Cool Whip. You can use a spoon or a piping bag for a more decorative touch.
10 — Optional: Garnish with sprinkles.
11 — Optional: Place the frosted mini donut ice cream cakes back into the freezer for another 15-20 minutes to set the frosting before serving.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- If time permits, freezing the cake for at least 6-8 hours, or overnight before serving is ideal. This allows the ice cream to harden and makes slicing and serving easier.
- Let the mini donut ice cream cakes soften slightly at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for easier biting.
- Get creative with your ice cream flavors and toppings! You can also use chopped nuts, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for decoration.
- If the cake batter seems too thick for the mini bundt cake molds, add a tablespoon or two of milk to thin it out slightly.
- To save time, Cool Whip frosting is great. Homemade whipped cream frosting is a classic choice. For a sturdier option, consider a buttercream frosting.
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Donut Ice Cream Cakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix of your choice
- 1 qt ice cream of your choice
- 1 package OREO® cookie blended into semi-fine crumbs
- 2 Cool Whip or whipped cream frosting
- Gel food coloring optional for colored icing
- Sprinkles optional
Nutrition
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box. Grease your mini bundt cake molds or silicone donut pans with cooking spray for easy removal.
- Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to prepare the batter. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared mini bundt cake molds or donut pans. Fill them up to about 3/4 full, leaving some space for the ice cream later.
- Bake according to the package directions for cupcakes or mini cakes. This will typically take around 15-20 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when the cakes are done.
- Add a thin layer of Oreo crunch on top of the freshly baked cakes and press down firmly to make a smooth layer.
- Cover the cakes with plastic wrap, and place them the freezer for a few hours to make sure this half of the cake is frozen. This will prevent the ice cream from melting.
- Fill the molds with ice cream over the frozen Oreo layer, leaving some space on top for the frosting. Smooth out the layer evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Cover the cakes again with plastic wrap and freeze about 45 minutes, or until the ice cream is firm.
- Optional: If using gel food coloring, add a few drops to the whipped cream frosting or Cool Whip to achieve your desired color.
- Frost the tops of the mini donut ice cream cakes with the whipped cream frosting or Cool Whip. You can use a spoon or a piping bag for a more decorative touch.
- Optional: Garnish with sprinkles.
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