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Beachy Sand Castle Cakes

This Sand Castle Cake is Made from Graham Crackers and Ice Cream

— July 25, 2013 — Art & Design
For those who love the beach, this DIY sand castle cake recipe is a great way to channel the seaside in deliciously sweet dessert form. Made from ice cream, this cake is shaped and decorated just like a traditional beach sand castle.

This cake recipe begins with using children's sand castle molds and softened vanilla ice cream. Once the ice cream has softened, the ice cream is placed inside and placed back in the freezer. After a rectangular vanilla cake base is made, the ice cream sand castle molds can be popped out and both the cake and the ice cream molds are covered in graham cracker crumbs to simulate beach sand.

Add some beach shells, edible sugar pearls and plastic umbrellas, and your sand castle cake is finished. Remember to keep it in the freezer; it is ice cream after all.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Desserts - The trend of creating DIY desserts at home is growing, especially as people continue to look for creative ways to stay entertained while staying home.
2. Edible Decorations - With the surge in innovative edible decorations, professionals can innovate creative ways of creating aesthetically pleasing desserts.
3. Sustainable Desserts - As people become more aware of the importance of sustainability, many are seeking sustainable desserts that are environmentally-friendly in all aspects of its creation.
Industry Implications
1. Food Industry - In the food industry, businesses can innovate new ideas centered around hosting events or launching new products focused on creative desserts.
2. Hospitality Industry - Hotels and catering companies in the hospitality industry can offer guests unique experiences through creating themed desserts that not only taste great but also tell a story.
3. E-commerce Industry - The rise of e-commerce in the food market offers vendors an opportunity to target a broader audience by supplying environmentally sustainable products.
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