Ice Cream Tunnel Cake Recipe
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Ice Cream Tunnel Cake

By: Holly Jean VeDepo  
"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."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
  • 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F 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.
  2. Slice top fourth off cake; set aside. Using a sharp knife, carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell (save removed cake for another use). Place cake shell in freezer for 1 hour. Fill tunnel with ice cream; replace cake top. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours.
  3. Just before serving, melt chips and corn syrup in a microwave; stir until smooth. Stir in cream and vanilla. Spoon over cake.

Footnotes

  • If mint chocolate chips are not available, place 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract in a plastic bag; seal and toss to coat. Allow chips to stand for 24-48 hours.
  • *Editor's Note: If mint chocolate chops are not available, place 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and a few drops of peppermint extract in a plastic bag; seal and toss to coat. Let stand for 24-48 hours before using.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by KPS 
I made this cake with mint chip ice cream for my son's birthday. I used regular (not mint)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2008 by Cedar 
This cake is so easy and so wonderful. Sorry, I hate when people don't follow the recipe and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by darlilly1313 
This is a simple and very good recipe,I used one of those new pans made for filled cakes.I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by jongirl 
Actually...I haven't tasted it yet b/c the birthday is 2 weeks away; however, I tried this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by KRYSTIUNT 
I made this for the 4th of July with the mint chocolate chip ice cream and everybody loved it.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2009 by trying2doeverything 
What a great idea! I made this recipe for my son's 2nd birthday, and cut the cake in thrids to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by SarahsCookin 
Very good! Instead of going with minty I used cookies n cream ice cream to simulate the crunch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by SHELLISEASHELLS 
great idea and pretty simple. also fun b/c you can mix and match with any flavor of cake/ice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2007 by Toasty Mama 
Great Recipe! My son made this for Father's Day and forgot to grease the pan. No problem... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2009 by Kevin 
It was just okay, no better than a slice of plain chocolate cake with ice cream and hot fudge... MORE

 
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