Description
Classic ice cream cake combines layers of rich cake and creamy frozen dessert for a crowd-pleasing treat. Chocolate and vanilla create a perfect harmony that delights guests at summer gatherings and special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 1–2 quarts (0.95–1.9 liters) of ice cream (any flavor)
Topping Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
Decorative Ingredients:
- Sprinkles
- Chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and craft a delectable cake base, allowing it to cool thoroughly to room temperature.
- Remove ice cream from the freezer and let it soften for 5-10 minutes, creating a spreadable consistency.
- Carefully distribute the softened ice cream across the cake surface in a uniform layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the assembled dessert into the freezer for 2-3 hours, allowing the ice cream to solidify and bond with the cake foundation.
- Prior to serving, adorn the frozen creation with billowy whipped cream, selecting decorative garnishes like chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries.
- Extract the cake from the freezer approximately 10 minutes before slicing to facilitate easier cutting and serving.
- Slice into clean, precise portions and savor the harmonious blend of cake and creamy frozen delight.
Notes
- Choose a cake base that complements the ice cream flavor for a harmonious taste experience.
- Allow the cake to cool completely to prevent melting and ensure a clean, crisp layering.
- Soften ice cream just enough to spread easily without becoming too runny, about 5-10 minutes at room temperature.
- Work quickly when spreading ice cream to maintain its structure and prevent excessive melting.
- Use a hot knife for clean, smooth slices when cutting the frozen cake.
- Experiment with different cake and ice cream combinations for unique flavor profiles.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain its texture and prevent freezer burn.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg