Best 3 Ice Cream Layer Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary masterpiece that combines the refreshing taste of ice cream with the comforting flavors of cake. The ice cream layer cake is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring layers of moist cake, creamy ice cream, and rich frosting. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the cool, smooth ice cream and the tender, fluffy cake. The frosting adds a touch of sweetness and richness, tying all the elements together. This exquisite dessert is perfect for special occasions, celebrations, or simply treating yourself to a moment of pure indulgence. With its captivating appearance and irresistible taste, the ice cream layer cake is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. Explore our collection of recipes to discover variations of this classic dessert, including a chocolate ice cream layer cake, a vanilla ice cream layer cake with strawberry frosting, and a gluten-free ice cream layer cake. Each recipe offers its own unique twist on this timeless treat, ensuring that there's a perfect ice cream layer cake for every occasion and taste preference.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ICE CREAM LAYER CAKE



Ice Cream Layer Cake image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound cake
1 cup vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
4 large peanut butter cup candies, roughly chopped
1 cup chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
1/2 cup chocolate candies, such as M and Ms, roughly chopped
1 cup chocolate chip ice cream, slightly softened
Chocolate shell ice cream sauce (the type that hardens), such as Smucker's Magic Shell, for covering the top

Steps:

  • Slice the pound cake horizontally into 3 pieces. Place the first slice in a loaf tin lined with plastic wrap. Cover the cake with the vanilla ice cream, followed by three-quarters of the chopped peanut butter cups. Add a second layer of cake and cover with the chocolate ice cream, followed by three-quarters of the chocolate candies. Place the last layer of cake on top, followed by the chocolate chip ice cream. Cover with the chocolate shell sauce, then the remaining peanut butter cups and chocolate candies. Let the sauce set for a few seconds, then fold over the plastic wrap and place in the freezer until frozen, about 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, pull back the plastic wrap, gently lift the cake out and peel off the wrapping completely. Slice to serve.

7-LAYER ICE CREAM CAKE



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That's right, 7 layers! If you use homemade pound cake, double the sorbet and ice cream to get the same showstopping height.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 frozen pound cake (10 3/4 ounces) in aluminum loaf pan, unthawed, or 1 homemade 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch pound cake, room temperature
2 cups raspberry sorbet, softened
1 cup vanilla ice cream, softened
1/2 cup coarsely chopped chocolate wafer cookies
2 large egg whites
Cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Remove cake from pan and cut horizontally into 4 slices. Line pan with plastic wrap, leaving 6-inch overhang on 2 sides. Build cake layers in pan in this order: bottom cake slice, 1 cup sorbet, cake slice, 1/2 cup ice cream, cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup ice cream, cake slice, 1 cup sorbet, top cake slice. (If necessary, return ice cream to freezer as you work.) Wrap in plastic and freeze at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
  • In a heatproof bowl, lightly whisk together egg whites and pinch of cream of tartar. Set bowl over (not in) a pan of simmering water and whisk until whites are foamy. Slowly whisk in sugar and cook, whisking, until sugar is dissolved (to test, rub some between your fingertips).
  • Remove bowl from heat and, with an electric mixer, beat on medium-high until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 6 minutes. Add vanilla and beat 1 minute. Remove cake from pan, trim sides if desired, and dollop meringue on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g

7- LAYER ICE CREAM CAKE



7- Layer Ice Cream Cake image

Seems as though folks are all talking about the HOT summer coming up this year. Thought this would be the perfect dessert to prepare for family/friends/guests. The best part of it is you don't have to heat up the kitchen, not to mention of course how tasty it is.

Provided by CC MCCART-FROST

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 frozen pound cake (10 3/4 ounces) in aluminum loaf pan, unthawed, or 1 homemade 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch pound cake, room temperature
2 c raspberry sorbet, softened
1 c vanilla ice cream, softened
1/2 c coarsely chopped chocolate wafer cookies
2 large egg whites
cream of tartar
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Remove cake from pan and cut horizontally into 4 slices. Line pan with plastic wrap, leaving 6-inch overhang on two sides. Build cake layers in pan in this order: bottom cake slice, 1 cup sorbet, cake slice, 1/2 cup ice cream, cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup ice cream, cake slice, 1 cup sorbet, top cake slice. (If necessary, return ice cream to freezer as you work.) Wrap in plastic and freeze at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
  • 2. In a heatproof bowl, lightly whisk together egg whites and pinch of cream of tartar. Set bowl over (not in) a pan of simmering water and whisk until whites are foamy. Slowly whisk in sugar and cook, whisking, until sugar is dissolved (to test, rub some between your fingertips).
  • 3. Remove bowl from heat and, with an electric mixer, beat on medium-high until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 6 minutes. Add vanilla and beat 1 minute. Remove cake from pan, trim sides if desired, and dollop meringue on top.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ice cream. The better the ice cream, the better the cake will be.
  • Let the ice cream soften slightly before spreading it. This will make it easier to spread and prevent it from tearing.
  • Use a variety of ice cream flavors to create a fun and festive cake.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch round cake pan. Just be sure to line the pan with parchment paper so the cake doesn't stick.
  • If you're making the cake ahead of time, store it in the freezer until you're ready to serve it.

Conclusion:

Ice cream layer cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this cake at home. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give ice cream layer cake a try.

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