Kid-Approved Treats - Banana Split Sundae

3 Kid-Approved Treats for the Little Snackers in Your Life

Pull up a chair, set out the cake rolls, and let your kids join you in the kitchen to make these three delicious kid-approved treats.

The kids are home for the summer, and they’re looking to make the most of their vacation. They’re asking for new things to do and for sweet treats to enjoy. If this sounds like your family, we have you covered. This collection of recipes is child-friendly and guaranteed to put a smile on your little snacker’s face. Pull up a chair, set out the cake rolls, and let your kids join you in the kitchen to make some delicious kid-approved treats.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Balls

Ingredients:
  • 1 Dutch Apron® Bakery Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll
  • Powdered Sugar
Instructions:
  1. Place the Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Take a potato masher and break up the cake roll until the frosting and cake are well mixed. Use a spoon or your hands to finish combining if necessary.
  3. Freeze the balls for one hour.
  4. Once chilled, remove the balls and roll each one in the palm of your hand to create a nice, smooth surface.
  5. Top with powdered sugar right before serving. If you plan on storing them, you may need to add more powdered sugar later.

kid-friendly treats - Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Balls on circular cooling rack with bowl of strawberries

Ice Cream Sandwich

Dutch Apron Bakery Chocolate Creme Cake Roll in clamshell and Blue Bunny Vanilla Bean Ice Cream container

Ingredients:
Instructions:
  1. Cut two 1” slices of cake from the Chocolate Crème Cake Roll.
  2. Take a big scoop of ice cream and place it on top of one of the slices.
  3. Place the other cake roll slice on top of the ice cream and press down slightly.
  4. Wrap in a paper bag for a great treat you can take on the go!

Kid-Approved Treats - Ice cream sandwich wrapped in paper bag and tied together with red string

Banana Split

Ingredients:
Instructions:
  1. While preparing the other ingredients, let the ice cream soften at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes if necessary.
  2. Cut two 1” slices of cake from the Chocolate Crème Cake Roll.
  3. Place the slices in a small serving dish.

2 slices of a chocolate cake roll in a dish

  1. Cut the banana in half lengthwise. Place both halves on top of the cake slices.

2 slices of a chocolate cake roll with a 2 banana halves on top in a dish

  1. Now, place one big scoop of each flavor of ice cream (strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla) in a row on top of the bananas.

2 slices of a chocolate cake roll with a 2 banana halves and 3 scoops of Neapolitan ice cream on top in a dish

  1. Top each scoop of ice cream with whipped cream.
  2. Finally, drizzle with chocolate syrup and put a cheery on top of each mound of whipped cream.

Kid-Approved Treats - Banana Split Sundae

Creating a nice, tasty dessert is the perfect way to have some fun with the kids and enjoy time together as a family. Each of our recipes are simple enough that kids can get involved and tasty enough that everyone will want to enjoy a bite. With this delicious line-up of kid-approved treats, it’s sure to be a sweet summer.

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