Easy to make, this ice cream cake uses Trix cereal for a bright, colourful cake to celebrate any occasion!
I have a confession to make. Are you ready for it?
Okay, here goes….
I made this cake WAY back in August. For my son’s birthday.
Apparently I’m a giant slacker when it comes to posting recipes.
You can peek through my instagram account back in the summer to see how I ground up the Trix cereal for the base. I think that was back in August. I know right. Slacker.
Life just got away with me. I had to dial back work for a few months to deal with some pretty serious health issues. So this got put on hold. For eons.
I’m back to normal life now, and the health crisis is far behind me. Which is awesome because this girl is not a happy camper when she’s too sick to cook, and bake.
I get super cranky when I am not in the kitchen. Cooking makes me happy. I’m either in the kitchen rocking out to some tunes while I cook old classics, or I’m in the zone while focusing on developing new recipes.
Whether I’m in quiet “recipe development” mode or rocking “been there done that” mode, one thing is for certain, I am happy as a clam when I’m in the kitchen. It’s my “special place”. I just wish it was bigger. I need to win one of those kitchen makeovers.
Until then I make due in my small, comfy kitchen. I’m sure the neighbours think I’m nuts while I prance around with the music blaring. Luckily I don’t really care what my neighbours think. I’m cool like that. I live in my own little world!
Clearly there are no calendars in Kim’s world. I cannot believe I’m just posting this now. Honestly, this year has kicked my ass. I look forward to 2015.
But for now 2014 is awesome. Especially today, December 21. It’s my daughter’s birthday today, she turns 21. So a big old Happy Birthday to my very special young hooligan.
I thought this was a fun way for the hooligans to share a cake. Make it for one birthday, post it for the other. See, it was in my master plan all along. I’m cool like that.
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- 2 cups Trix cereal
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Trix cereal
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 heaping tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ to 1 cup of Trix cereal
- Pour the Trix into a food processor, pulse until it resembles fine crumbs. Pour in the melted butter, pulse again until combined.
- Spray a 9 or 10 inch springform pan with non-stick spray. Then press the Trix crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Press down. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer combine the whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk until sugar dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes at most.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until it thickens and becomes fluffy.
- Transfer to an ice cream machine and churn until it begins to thicken considerably and starts to harden a bit. Wait as long as possible to add the Trix so it does not become soggy while this sets up. Once the ice cream is almost set add the Trix and mix just enough to incorporate. Pour into pan over top of the Trix base. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in freezer for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- In a stand mixer combine the heavy cream and sugar. Mix on low for the first couple of minutes, then increase speed to high, mix until it forms peaks. Remove ice cream from freezer and pour this whipped cream over top of it. Smooth out.
- Place Trix cereal on top of whipped cream portion. You can make any kind of pattern you like.
- You can cover with plastic wrap and place the cake back in the freezer, or serve immediately.
- When serving always remove from the freezer about 10 minutes prior so it's easy to cut.
- Serve with a big old Trix loving smile!
Please note that prep time does not include freezing time. This is something I typically make at least a day ahead so it has time to freeze properly.
For this particular cake I would suggest doing the final layers right before serving so the cereal does not have time to get soggy.
You can leave the cereal out of the ice cream portion if you like. We really liked it inside the cake. It's a personal choice kind of thing.
You can cheat for this and just mix store-bought ice cream for the ice cream filling portion. No judgement here.
I have a serious love affair with Trix Cereal. Stay tuned because next week I have another fun Trix recipe for you. You’re going to love it.
For now check out my Trix Krispies. Those are super popular on pinterest. I believe they’ve been pinned well over 550,000 times now.
Other cute recipes that are fun for parties:
Pink Lemonade Miniature Ice Cream Sandwiches
Stay tuned for more great recipes. I have some really great savoury recipes coming up that will knock your socks off.
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
this ice cream cake is so colorful and pretty and trashy in the most delicious sorta way!! 😛
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
This cereal is so nostalgic for me! Love the colors and love the cake!
The Food Hunter says
WOW! so colorful. this would be fun for a party.
Kate @ Diethood says
Happy (belated) Birthday, hooligan!!! I love the cake, Kim! Can’t believe you’ve been hiding it from us since AUGUST!!! xo
Cookin Canuck says
That’s a really cute cake and I’ll bet your son was thrilled! And yeah, I hear you about losing track of time and posts…it happens to me way too often.
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Such a fun cake! This would be great for a kid’s party!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
That is an adorable cake!
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says
This is just the happiest cake!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Silly Rabbit, Trix are for… Nah, Trix are for everyone!! I’m a slacker like that too. I have a roasted chicken recipe in the archives for like, ever. And a day. Glad your health issues are behind you. Lets celebrate with this cake!!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
This is adorable! I absolutely love it!
Isabelle @ Crumb says
I love everything about this cake, Kim… the trashy sugary cereal, the bright pops of colour, the fact that it’s a freakin’ ice cream cake, seriously, EVERYTHING. I could totally faceplant into one right about now. Gimme.
Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says
Happy birthday to your daughter! I’m sure she loved her virtual cake. 🙂 I can’t imagine why anyone would make that cake without putting the Trix in it … it’s so festive and fun it makes me smile just looking at it. Confetti cake.
Heather / girlichef says
I kid you not, I have posts that have been in various forms of “draft” for 2 years…so this is nothing ;). So much fun – my kids would love this. Happy 21 to your daughter!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
What a fun cake! I love how the Trix add so much color.
Susan says
That’s it, next time I have the winter blues I’m looking at this cake. It just screams sunshine and happiness. Plus a slice of it wouldn’t hurt either.
Kristen says
I am SO impressed that that is homemade ice cream and it held its shape and stood up for photos, too. You are definitely the queen of homemade ice cream!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Gah! This cake look amazing! The Trix makes it pop in color 🙂
Kate | Food Babbles says
What an inventive use for Trix cereal! I love that stuff and I’ve never thought to use it in this way. Now, I have to make it and what perfect timing this is because my oldest’s birthday is coming up next week and guess what? She really love Trix. She’s going to love this!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
What a fabulous birthday cake!!! I love how colorful it is!
Emily @ Life on Food says
I hate being sick and feeling so useless. Glad you are feeling better and had this wonderful cake to share with us. Colorful things make me happy. I wish you could have a slice.
Marla Meridith says
OK, this cake just put a huge smile on my face! So fun 🙂
Kinh says
Wow. Maybe it’s just because I’m at the end of a long day, but that literally sounds like the most delicious thing ever. I knew I loved fall for a reason. I need to make my way to the store immediately! Love this recipes. Thank for sharing