Description
Creamy cherry chocolate ice cream cake blends Italian dessert traditions with summer indulgence. Rich chocolate layers and sweet cherry compote create a delightful cold treat you’ll savor with each refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 chocolate cake (baked and cooled)
- 1 quart (0.95 liters) cherry ice cream (softened)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)
Sauce and Topping:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chocolate ganache
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Using a serrated knife, carefully divide the chocolate cake horizontally into two equal layers, ensuring clean and precise cuts.
- Position the first cake layer at the bottom of a springform pan, creating a stable base for the ice cream.
- Allow the cherry ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature, then spread it evenly across the cake layer, creating a smooth and uniform surface.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of freshly chopped cherries over the ice cream layer, distributing them for maximum flavor and texture.
- Gently place the second cake layer on top of the cherries, pressing lightly to secure it in place.
- Transfer the assembled cake to the freezer and allow it to set for 4-5 hours, or until the ice cream is completely firm and stable.
- Prepare warm chocolate ganache and carefully pour it over the frozen cake, using an offset spatula to spread it evenly and create a glossy, smooth finish.
- Return the cake to the freezer for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the ganache to set and harden.
- Before serving, decorate the cake with delicate swirls of whipped cream and elegant chocolate shavings for a professional and appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cake layers are completely cooled before assembling to prevent ice cream from melting too quickly.
- Soften the ice cream at room temperature for 5-10 minutes for easier spreading without creating air pockets.
- Use fresh, pitted cherries for the best flavor and texture, chopping them into small, uniform pieces.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the chocolate cake with a gluten-free cake or flourless chocolate base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg