Description
Creamy ice cream loaf cake blends nostalgic flavors with simple ingredients for a delightful dessert. Summer gatherings will love this cool, effortless treat that makes you feel like celebrating right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf pound cake
- 2 pints (0.95 liters) ice cream
Toppings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream
Garnish:
- Chocolate sauce
- Fruit
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Carefully slice the loaf cake into three precise horizontal layers using a sharp serrated knife.
- Allow ice cream to soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until spreadable but not melted.
- Line a loaf pan completely with plastic wrap, ensuring smooth coverage and minimal wrinkles.
- Position the bottom cake layer in the plastic-lined pan, creating an even base.
- Using a spatula, spread the first ice cream flavor uniformly across the bottom cake layer, reaching edges and corners.
- Gently place the middle cake layer atop the first ice cream layer, pressing lightly to ensure stability.
- Apply the second ice cream flavor across the middle cake layer, maintaining a consistent thickness.
- Crown the assembled dessert with the top cake layer, pressing gently to secure.
- Tightly wrap the entire loaf in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn and maintain shape.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight until completely firm and set.
- Prior to serving, unwrap the loaf and let stand at room temperature for 3-5 minutes for easier slicing.
- Garnish with whipped cream, drizzle chocolate sauce, or scatter fresh berries on top.
Notes
- Slice cake layers evenly using a serrated knife for clean, uniform sections.
- Let ice cream soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to achieve perfect spreadability without melting completely.
- Use parchment paper in addition to plastic wrap for easier removal and cleaner presentation of the cake.
- Experiment with complementary ice cream flavors like chocolate and vanilla, or more adventurous combinations like salted caramel and pistachio for unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg