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Ice Cream Cake

A delicious and creamy ice cream cake layered with cake and topped with whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix or any preferred flavor
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
Ice Cream Filling
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream softened
  • 1 quart chocolate ice cream softened
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream for frosting
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cake is cooled, slice it in half horizontally to create two layers.
  2. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly on top.
  3. Add the second layer of cake on top of the ice cream and press gently.
  4. Spread the softened chocolate ice cream on top of the second layer.
  5. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove the cake from the freezer and frost the top and sides with whipped cream.
  2. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
  3. Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, let the ice cream soften slightly before spreading. You can customize the flavors of the ice cream and cake as desired.

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