Description
Sinful cherry chocolate ice cream cake blends Italian dessert traditions with cool summer indulgence. Rich layers of chocolate cake, cherry compote, and creamy gelato create a luscious experience you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on cake mix box (typically eggs, oil, water)
Frozen Ingredients:
- 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters) cherry ice cream, softened
Topping and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot fudge sauce, slightly warmed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped topping or whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake in a 9-inch springform pan following package directions, ensuring even baking at 350°F. Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Gently spread softened cherry ice cream across the cake’s surface, creating a smooth, even layer using an offset spatula. Place in the freezer for 2-3 hours until ice cream is completely set.
- Warm the fudge sauce until slightly runny, then carefully pour over the frozen ice cream layer. Use a spatula to distribute the sauce evenly, covering the entire surface.
- Return the cake to the freezer for an additional 1 hour to solidify the fudge sauce layer.
- Remove from freezer and generously top with freshly whipped cream, arranging whole and halved maraschino cherries around the edges.
- Sprinkle delicate chocolate shavings over the cream, creating an elegant decorative finish.
- Store in the freezer until ready to serve. Let the cake sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before slicing to ensure clean, precise cuts.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate cake is completely cool before adding ice cream to prevent melting and maintain distinct layers.
- Use high-quality cherry ice cream at a soft-serve consistency for easy spreading without tearing the cake base.
- Let the fudge sauce cool slightly before pouring to prevent immediate melting of the ice cream layer.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the chocolate cake mix with a gluten-free alternative or almond flour-based cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg