By Sarah Palter, Baking Specialist

For many Canadians, Canada Day marks the official start of summer and there is no better way to usher in the care-free days of summer than throwing a fun and easy party for friends, family and neighbours.

Developed especially for Canada Day, Baking Specialist Sarah Palter serves up a festive red and white Canada Day Ice Cream Cake that’s fun for the kids to make and a delicious way to celebrate any special occasion.

Smucker's® Canada Day Ice Cream Cake

2 packages (410g/6 mini rolls each) individually wrapped jelly rolls, sliced in 4 even pieces
8 cups (2L) vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup (250mL) Smucker's® Sundae Syrup™ Strawberry Syrup
Additional Smucker's Sundae Syrup Strawberry Syrup for garnish

Line a 12 cup (3L) metal mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Then line inside of bowl with a single layer of sliced jelly rolls, allowing them to overlap if necessary. Reserve remaining pieces for top. Fill with 2 cups (500mL) of ice cream and cover with ¼ cup (50mL) of syrup. Continue layering ice cream and Smucker’s Sundae Syrup Strawberry Syrup, ending with ice cream. Cover with remaining jelly roll slices.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, 2-3 hours. To serve, remove plastic wrap from top, then invert onto a serving dish, remove the rest of the plastic wrap and garnish with additional Smucker's Sundae Syrup Strawberry Syrup.

Makes: 20-25 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freezing: necessary

For more great recipe ideas from Smucker Foods of Canada please visit www.smuckers.ca

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