Best 6 Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the classic Italian dessert, Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake, a delightful combination of three iconic flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. This eye-catching cake features layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy vanilla ice cream, and tangy strawberry sorbet, all enveloped in luscious whipped cream and garnished with fresh berries. As you slice into this frozen masterpiece, you'll be greeted with vibrant colors and a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Whether it's for a special occasion or a sweet treat, the Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake is sure to impress with its timeless charm and irresistible taste.

**Chocolate Cake Recipe:** This moist and decadent chocolate cake forms the base of the Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake. With its rich cocoa flavor and tender crumb, it provides a sturdy foundation for the layers of ice cream and sorbet.

**Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe:** The smooth and creamy vanilla ice cream adds a classic touch to the Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake. Made with fresh cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, this homemade ice cream is sure to delight with its velvety texture and sweet simplicity.

**Strawberry Sorbet Recipe:** The tangy and refreshing strawberry sorbet balances the richness of the chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream. Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, this sorbet is made with ripe strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, resulting in a vibrant and palate-cleansing treat.

**Whipped Cream Recipe:** The luscious whipped cream frosting adds a light and airy touch to the Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake. Made with fresh cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, this whipped cream is the perfect complement to the other components of the cake, adding a delicate sweetness and creamy texture.

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NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM CAKE



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Three flavors of ice cream--pistachio, vanilla, and strawberry--are layered with chewy cornbread cake and frosted with whipped cream in this showstopping make-ahead dessert. In a nod to the filling, the top is garnished with sliced strawberries and chopped pistachios.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fine cornmeal
1 pint pistachio gelato
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 pint strawberry ice cream
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 ounces small strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-by-15-inch jelly-roll pan. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on short sides; butter parchment.
  • In a bowl, whisk together butter, granulated sugar, and zest; whisk in eggs and salt. Add flour and cornmeal; whisk until just smooth. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake until cake is dry to the touch and edges have begun to pull away from pan, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Transfer cake to a work surface and cut into three layers, forming three 5-by-3-inch rectangles. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with a large sheet of plastic wrap; place one cake rectangle on it. Spread with pistachio gelato and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Top with second cake rectangle; spread with vanilla ice cream and return to freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Top with third cake rectangle; spread with strawberry ice cream and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Wrap entire cake in plastic and freeze until ready to serve, up to 2 weeks.
  • Remove plastic and transfer cake to a serving dish. Beat heavy cream with confectioners' sugar on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute. Frost cake with whipped cream. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. (Once frozen, cake can be wrapped in plastic and frozen overnight.) Before serving, let cake stand at room temperature 10 minutes; then garnish top with strawberries and pistachios.

SUGAR WAFER NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM CAKE



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Ice cream cone, who? There's crunchy wafer cookie and ice cream in every bite of this frozen chocolate, strawberry and vanilla cake.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 8h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pints vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream, softened
Four 2.75-ounce packages chocolate wafer cookies
Three 2.75-ounce packages vanilla wafer cookies
Two 2.75-ounce packages strawberry wafer cookies
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
Pink, white and brown sprinkles, for decorating

Steps:

  • Line the inside of an 8-inch round (3-quart) baking pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch overhang of wrap.
  • Spread 1 pint of ice cream across the bottom of the prepared pan. Line the edge of the pan with a single layer of upright chocolate wafer cookies, pressing them all the way to the bottom so they sit firmly in the ice cream. Repeat with another circle of chocolate wafer cookies nestled against the first row. Arrange 2 circles of vanilla wafer cookies followed by 2 circles of strawberry wafer cookies. Fill the center hole with 2 to 3 strawberry wafer cookies.
  • Spread the remaining ice cream over the top, tapping the pan on the counter lightly to makes sure the ice cream fills all the nooks and crannies (the ice cream should be quite soft--almost melted is okay). Pull the plastic wrap up and over to cover the top and freeze at least overnight and up to 2 weeks.
  • When ready to serve, remove the cake from the freezer and let sit for 10 minutes to make unmolding easier. Beat the cream with the sugar until stiff peaks form. Put 1 cup of the whipped cream in a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip.
  • Unwrap and invert the cake onto a serving dish. Frost with the remaining whipped cream, then use the whipped cream in the pastry bag to pipe stars on top and around the bottom of the cake. Decorate with the sprinkles.

NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 3.5-ounce rectangular vanilla ice cream sandwiches
1 pint strawberry ice cream, slightly softened
1 pint mint chip or pistachio ice cream, slightly softened
1/2 cup finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies (about 12 cookies)
Chocolate shell topping, for spreading

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with heavy-duty foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Arrange 5 ice cream sandwiches snugly in the bottom of the pan. Spread the strawberry ice cream on top in an even layer. Press the remaining 5 ice cream sandwiches on top, then spread the mint chip ice cream evenly over the sandwiches. Top with an even layer of crushed cookies, pressing gently.
  • Cover the cake with plastic wrap and freeze until set, about 4 hours. Uncover, then lift the foil to remove the cake from the pan. Invert onto a platter, remove the foil and spread with the chocolate shell topping. Serve immediately or cover and freeze for up to 2 days.

NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM CAKE ROLL RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, large eggs, granulated sugar, oil, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, chocolate ice cream, strawberry ice cream, vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, heavy cream

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray
6 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pt chocolate ice cream, softened
1 pt strawberry ice cream, softened
1 pt vanilla ice cream, softened
2 cups chocolate chips
2 cups heavy cream, hot

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until pale and foamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the sugar, oil, and vanilla. Whisk again until incorporated.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix with a spatula until combined.
  • Pour the batter onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes until the cake is set.
  • Lay out a kitchen towel and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
  • Once the cake is done, invert it onto the towel, remove the parchment, and lift the towel to roll the cake into a log. The towel will wrap into the cake.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to cool.
  • Place the cake on the counter and unroll.
  • Place ice cream scoops on the cake in an even line, starting with chocolate, then the strawberry and vanilla.
  • Smooth each line of ice cream out, being careful not to mix the flavors.
  • Tightly roll the cake back up, this time without the towel.
  • Freeze the cake for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Place the cake on a rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Pour the ganache over the cake in an even layer.
  • Place cake in the freezer for 30 minutes, or until the ganache is set.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797 calories, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 56 grams

NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM CAKE



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Layer chocolate, strawberry and pistachio ice creams over pound cake for a dessert with a beloved trio of flavors.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter, for the pan
One 10 1/2-ounce pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
1/2 quart strawberry ice cream, softened
1/2 quart pistachio ice cream, softened
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachios

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with a parchment paper circle.
  • Cover the bottom of the pan with the pound cake, using any extra pieces to line the sides of the pan if desired. Scoop the chocolate ice cream onto the cake layer. Spread with an offset spatula to make a smooth top. Scoop the strawberry ice cream over the chocolate layer and smooth the top. Scoop the pistachio ice cream over the strawberry layer and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Unmold the cake by running a knife around the edge of it, then unhinge the springform and remove. Invert the cake onto a sheet of plastic wrap and remove the bottom of the pan and the parchment. Place a plate on the bottom and invert once more.
  • Put the heavy cream, chocolate syrup, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl and whip with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. (This makes enough frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake with additional to pipe decorations if desired.)
  • Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream frosting and sprinkle with the pistachios. If the cake begins to get too soft, put it back into the freezer for a few minutes.
  • Freeze another 1 1/2 to 2 hours or overnight. Before serving, let the cake sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

NEAPOLITAN ICEBOX CAKE



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Chilled in a loaf pan, three ice cream flavors -- vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio -- layered with crushed chocolate-sandwich cookies form a classic frozen treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

Vegetable oil
4 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies, (about 8)
2 cups French Vanilla Ice Cream, softened
3 cups Chocolate Ice Cream, softened
3 cups Pistachio Ice Cream, softened
Chocolate Sauce for Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake, for serving

Steps:

  • Coat a standard 5-by-10-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, and line with plastic wrap, allowing a 2-inch overhang on the long sides; set aside. Process sandwich cookies in a food processor until finely ground; set aside.
  • Using an offset spatula, smooth vanilla ice cream into bottom of prepared pan. Spread half of the cookie crumbs on top. Freeze 15 minutes. Smooth chocolate ice cream over cookie crumbs; top with remaining cookie crumbs. Freeze 15 minutes. Smooth pistachio ice cream over cookie crumbs. Cover with plastic overhang. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours (up to overnight).
  • To unmold, let cake stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Gently lift by plastic overhang, and unmold, pistachio side down, onto a platter. Remove plastic wrap. Top with chocolate sauce.

Tips:

  • For a richer ice cream cake, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to line the dish with parchment paper so the cake doesn't stick.
  • To make the cake layers ahead of time, bake them and let them cool completely. Then, wrap the layers in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 2 months.
  • To make the ice cream ahead of time, churn it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then, transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze it for at least 4 hours.
  • When you're ready to assemble the cake, let the ice cream soften slightly so it's easier to spread.
  • To decorate the cake, you can use whipped cream, fresh fruit, or chocolate chips. Get creative and have fun!

Conclusion:

Neapolitan ice cream cake is fun and easy. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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