HOW TO MAKE A… DROPPED ICE CREAM CAKE

This fun and bright design is simple to make and will be a great addition to any summer party! As this cake design requires a drip, I recommend using a double-height cake to make the drip stand out, but it would work nicely on a single cake layer as well. I used a Madeira cake recipe that I split into two 18cm (7in) round tins.

I coloured the cake mixture a pastel pink to match my ‘ice cream’ colour drip. It’s completely optional, but I think it makes for a lovely surprise when cutting into the cake! I used Sugarflair Pastel in Baby Pink, which is concentrated, so you only need a small amount. I always recommend professional colours like these over water-based