Ice Cream Tunnel Cake

Health score
2%
Ice Cream Tunnel Cake
55 min.
12
400kcal

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Get ready to indulge in a frozen delight that will take your taste buds on an adventure! Ice Cream Tunnel Cake is a unique and impressive dessert that combines the richness of chocolate cake with the refreshing goodness of vanilla ice cream. With a prep time of just 55 minutes and a calorie count of 400 per serving, this recipe is perfect for those who want to enjoy a sweet treat without spending hours in the kitchen.

The secret to this dessert lies in its creative construction. You'll start by baking a delicious chocolate cake, then carefully carving out a tunnel in the center, creating a perfect hiding spot for the ice cream. After a quick chill in the freezer, the cake is filled with creamy vanilla ice cream and topped with a reserved cake slice, forming a seamless dessert masterpiece. But the magic doesn't stop there! The final touch is a decadent drizzle of melted mint chocolate chips and light corn syrup, adding a touch of elegance and a burst of flavor.

This recipe is ideal for special occasions, family gatherings, or whenever you're craving a dessert that's both impressive and satisfying. With its combination of textures and flavors, Ice Cream Tunnel Cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a frozen masterpiece that will have your guests asking for seconds.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips 
  • 0.5 cup plus light
  • package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
  • tablespoon cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • quart whipped cream softened

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
  2. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan.
  3. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely.
  4. 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.
  5. Fill tunnel with ice cream; replace cake top. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours.
  6. Just before serving, in a microwave, melt chips and corn syrup; stir until smooth. Stir in cream and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories400kcal
Protein4.75%
Fat36.71%
Carbs58.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.67
Glycemic Load
13.09
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.5669564501099%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:399.77kcal
19.99%
Fat:16.91g
26.02%
Saturated Fat:8.16g
50.98%
Carbohydrates:60.68g
20.23%
Net Carbohydrates:59.27g
21.55%
Sugar:45.76g
50.85%
Cholesterol:36.11mg
12.04%
Sodium:369.25mg
16.05%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Caffeine:3.96mg
1.32%
Protein:4.92g
9.84%
Phosphorus:180.74mg
18.07%
Calcium:162.99mg
16.3%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.67%
Iron:1.69mg
9.4%
Selenium:6.02µg
8.6%
Potassium:298.74mg
8.54%
Copper:0.16mg
8.12%
Magnesium:28.21mg
7.05%
Vitamin A:351.47IU
7.03%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.81%
Folate:26.31µg
6.58%
Zinc:0.9mg
5.99%
Fiber:1.42g
5.66%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.16%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.1%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.35%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.32%
Vitamin B3:0.67mg
3.34%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.62%
Vitamin K:1.64µg
1.57%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.18%