SEA TURTLE ICE CREAM CAKE

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Scoops of mint-chocolate-chip ice cream form the shell of this cool sea turtle. Peeking out through white candy eyes (with chocolate pupils) and flashing a black-licorice grin, this is one turtle who is not too shy to come to the party. For the decorating technique, see our step-by-step photos.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3 1/2 quarts mint-chocolate-chip ice cream
Vanilla Bowl Cake
1 large scoop chocolate ice cream
2 small round white candies such as Mentos and M&Ms, for decorating
Black licorice laces, for decorating
4 chocolate-mint wafer cookies (1 1/2-inch round), for decorating
1 tablespoon chocolate chips, melted and cooled, for decorating

Steps:

Line a rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Scoop out 2 1/2 quarts mint-chocolate-chip ice cream (about thirty-five 1 1/2-ounce scoops), and place on prepared baking sheet; refreeze for at least 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, soften remaining 1 quart mint-chocolate-chip ice cream; set aside. Line a 12-cup bowl with plastic wrap; freeze briefly, then fill with the scoops of ice cream, rounded side down, to extend beyond rim (fill in gaps with extra).
Place cake, flat-side up, over ice cream scoops, then spread softened mint-chocolate-chip ice cream on top using an offset spatula. Cover with plastic wrap, and refreeze for at least 4 hours.
Unmold ice cream cake onto a serving platter. Using a 2 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop, carve a niche into the edge of the turtle shell; nestle a scoop of chocolate ice cream into niche for the head. Decorate head using black licorice for the mouth and nose and white candy for the eyes (using the blunt end of a skewer, dot melted chocolate onto the white candies for pupils). Tuck chocolate-mint wafers under cake for feet. Serve immediately.

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Mahnoor Akhtar

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This sea turtle ice cream cake is a must-try for any ice cream lover.

psychopathical COD moble

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This sea turtle ice cream cake is a delicious and festive dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

sonia heavens

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I love that this sea turtle ice cream cake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy families.

Anabia Khan

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This sea turtle ice cream cake is a great way to use up leftover cake and ice cream.

Muhammad abdullah G

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I'm not sure what went wrong with my sea turtle ice cream cake. It looked beautiful, but it tasted terrible.

SAN TO

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sea turtle ice cream cake didn't turn out well. The cake was too crumbly and the ice cream was too soft.

Cheyanne Keene

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This sea turtle ice cream cake was a disappointment. The cake was dense and the ice cream was icy.

Wondimagegnehu Abebe

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I thought this sea turtle ice cream cake was just okay. The cake was a bit dry and the ice cream was too sweet.

Penny Holtzlander

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I'm not a huge fan of sea turtles, but this ice cream cake was still really good. The chocolate cake was moist and the ice cream was creamy.

chala tolesa

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This sea turtle ice cream cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that everyone will love.

MD RIFAT KAZI

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I made this sea turtle ice cream cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved it and it was so easy to make.

Kerry Bohannon

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This sea turtle ice cream cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.

Nsakki Nsakki

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I love how this sea turtle ice cream cake combines different flavors and textures. The chocolate cake is rich and moist, the ice cream is creamy and smooth, and the caramel sauce is sweet and decadent.