Best 13 Super Easy Spumoni Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with Spumoni Cake, a classic Italian dessert that captivates taste buds with its vibrant layers and creamy texture. This delectable cake features three distinct flavors - chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry - swirled together to create a mesmerizing visual and gustatory experience. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of rich chocolate, sweet vanilla, and tangy strawberry, complemented by a luscious whipped cream or buttercream frosting. Spumoni Cake is not only a feast for the palate but also a feast for the eyes, making it a perfect centerpiece for any special occasion.

This article presents a collection of Spumoni Cake recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels. From the traditional Italian Spumoni Cake to gluten-free, vegan, and no-bake variations, these recipes offer something for everyone to enjoy. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and visually appealing photos, these recipes guide you through the process of creating this iconic cake, ensuring a successful baking experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find the perfect Spumoni Cake recipe to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPUMONI CAKE JARS



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These are inspired by spumoni, the classic Italian dessert that typically consists of layers of pistachio, cherry, and chocolate or vanilla gelato. My favorite spumoni comes from Dave's Pizza in Bemidji, Minnesota, where we went on our first little trip with Bernie!

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
6 tablespoons hot coffee
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
Pinch kosher salt
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup roasted pistachios (salted pistachios are okay if they're all you can find), finely chopped with some bigger bits
A few drops green food coloring
1/3 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped with some bigger bits, plus 14 whole maraschino cherries
Canned whipped cream, for garnish
Rainbow nonpareils, for topping

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate, medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, vanilla and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Whisk in the coffee.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out; it will be a thin layer of cake! Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean; begin checking for doneness at 18 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan completely.
  • For the frosting: Combine the butter, mascarpone, powdered sugar, salt and lemon zest in a bowl and mix until just combined. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix to combine. Divide the frosting into 2 bowls. Stir the pistachios and green food coloring into one half and the chopped maraschino cherries into the other half.
  • To assemble, crumble the cake with your hands and press a small handful into the bottom of a 4-ounce jar, packing firmly, to make a 1/2-inch-thick layer. Spread a layer of frosting (either flavor) on top to make a 1/4-inch layer, then add another 1/2-inch layer of packed cake. Top with a 1/4-inch layer of the other flavor of frosting and smooth out the top. Add a squirt of the canned whipped cream. Finish with a pinch of nonpareils and a whole cherry. Continue with the remaining jars. Serve immediately. (To make ahead, assemble the jars but don't include the canned whipped cream, nonpareils or whole cherries. Refrigerate, covered. Add the whipped cream, nonpareils and whole cherries immediately before serving.)

SUPER EASY SPUMONI CAKE



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I was craving the spumoni flavors one night and was too lazy to go to the grocery store. I looked in my cabinets and found I had all the spumoni flavors at home! I whipped this semi-homemade creation and enjoyed it with friends and family! What a hit it was :)

Provided by Jorja Bertino

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box cherry chip cake mix (ingredients used in cake mix)
1 box white cake mix (ingredients used in cake mix)
2 box instant pistachio pudding (may use sugar free)
1 1/2 c milk
8 oz maraschino cherries, chopped
1 c pistachio nuts, chopped
1 tsp container cool whip chocolate frosting or other chocolate frosting
**may use egg whites instead of whole eggs and nonfat yogurt instead of oil

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 9inch cake pans with cooking spray. Mix cherry cake mix and ingredients called on back of box. Add 3/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts. Bake cake according to directions on box.
  • 2. Once cherry cake is done cool on wire rack. Next, spray two 9inch cake pans. Take one box of instant pistachio pudding and combine it with white cake mix and ingredients called for it on back of box. Mix in the maraschino cherries. Bake cake according to directions on box. Once cook let it cool on wire rack.
  • 3. While cake is in oven, mix 1 1/2 cups milk with other box of instant pistachio pudding. Set in fridge to firm up.
  • 4. Once all of the cakes are cooled, take a layer of each cake and use a serated knife to split the two layers in half. Take 3/4 cup of pistachio pudding and layer it between the two pistachio cake layers. Frost middle layer of cake. Take a cherry cake and place it on top of frosting. Use remaining 3/4 cup pudding for the cherry cake layer.
  • 5. Once cakes are in place frost entire cake with remaining frosting. Sprinkle 1/4 cup remaining pistachio nuts on top of cake. May also save some maraschino cherries for decoration as well. Take remaining cherry and pistachio cake layers and freeze for later use. ENJOY!

NO CHURN SPUMONI



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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint vanilla ice cream, melted
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Pinch salt
1 cup frozen cherries, thawed
6 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Green food coloring

Steps:

  • Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap so it hangs over the sides.
  • Combine the melted ice cream, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Place the cherries in a smaller bowl and press with a fork until they are mashed and juicy, but still retain some texture. Add one-third of the whipped cream mixture and fold together. Spread evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Add half of the remaining plain whipped cream mixture to a second smaller bowl and fold in the cookies. Spread evenly on top of the cherry layer.
  • Add the pistachios and a few drops of green food coloring to the remaining plain whipped cream mixture and mix until the coloring has dissolved. Spread on top of the cookie layer.
  • Cover and freeze for 4 hours.
  • Using the plastic wrap, lift the ice cream mixture out of the pan. Slice and serve.

VALERIE'S SPUMONI



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 10h35m

Yield 9 to 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
15 chocolate wafers
2 tablespoons dark chocolate sauce
1 pint chocolate-chocolate chip gelato or ice cream, such as Talenti Double Dark Chocolate
1 pint vanilla bean gelato or ice cream
1/2 cup Amarena cherries, halved (see Cook's Note)
3 tablespoons Amarena syrup
1 drop red food coloring, optional
1 pint pistachio gelato or ice cream

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch aluminum loaf pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with plastic wrap on all sides, leaving a 2-inch overhang; the cooking spray will help the plastic stick directly to the sides of the pan.
  • In a food processor, pulse the chocolate wafers until very fine, like sand. Add the chocolate sauce and pulse a few more times until the mixture comes together. Pour into the prepared loaf pan and firmly press into the bottom of the pan to create a crust. Freeze for 30 minutes to set.
  • Meanwhile, remove the chocolate-chocolate chip gelato from the freezer to soften. After 30 minutes, remove the loaf pan from the freezer and spread the chocolate gelato over the crust; use a small offset or rubber spatula to spread the gelato into a flat, even layer. Return the loaf pan to the freezer for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, let the vanilla bean gelato soften at room temperature.
  • When the vanilla gelato has softened, transfer it to a bowl and stir in the sliced Amarena cherries, the Amarena syrup and the red food coloring if using. Mix until the cherries are evenly dispersed and the food coloring is completely incorporated. Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and evenly spread the cherry gelato over the chocolate gelato. Place back in the freezer for at least 1 hour more; it takes longer for the cherry layer to set.
  • Thirty minutes before the cherry layer is set, remove the pistachio gelato from the freezer to soften. When softened, spread in an even layer over the cherry gelato; the pistachio layer should come up nearly to the top of the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
  • When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap from the top of the pan and invert the spumoni onto a cutting board. Gently lift the loaf pan away and remove the remaining plastic wrap. Slice the spumoni into 3/4-inch slices, using a chef's knife dipped in warm water; dip the knife in the warm water between each slice. Serve immediately.

SLOW-COOKER SPUMONI CAKE



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I created this spumoni cake for a holiday potluck one year. It has become my most requested dessert. If you prefer, substitute semisweet chocolate chips for the white chocolate. -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 package white cake mix
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup pistachios, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, folding cherries into batter. Pour into slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low about 4 hours, until edges of cake are golden brown., Remove slow-cooker insert; sprinkle cake with baking chips and chocolate chips. Let cake stand, uncovered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pistachios before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPUMONI TORTE



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I made up this recipe to end a big Italian Christmas Eve dinner. I thought it would be nice and light after a heavy meal. The cake frosts the best when it's been stored in the freezer for a day. -Lynne Ogg, East Bethel, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages white cake mix (regular size)
1 teaspoon almond extract
FILLING:
2-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, adding almond extract before mixing batter. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool as package directs., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Place 1-1/2 cups whipped cream in each of 3 bowls. In a another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold pudding into 1 bowl of whipped cream. In second bowl of whipped cream, beat in 3 tablespoon cream cheese, cocoa and remaining confectioners' sugar until combined. In third bowl, beat in maraschino cherries, almond extract and remaining cream cheese., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with pistachio filling. Top with another cake layer; spread with maraschino filling. Top with remaining cake layer; spread with chocolate filling. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPUMONI CAKE



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I was having an "Italian Night" dinner party and needed to come up with a dessert. Many Italian desserts are just too rich for my taste, so I thought of spumoni ice cream, but I really wanted a cake. So I decided to try to come up with a cake that had the flavor of spumoni and this is the result!

Provided by JenniferK2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box white cake mix
4 eggs
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup oil
1/2 of a box instant chocolate pudding mix (buy a 3 1/2 ounce box)
1/3 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 drops red food coloring
1/2 of a box instant pistachio pudding mix (buy a 3 1/2 ounce box)
3 drops green food coloring
4 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/3 cup almonds, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; grease three 8 inch layer pans.
  • Mix together cake mix, eggs, water and oil; beat for 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly into 3 separate bowls.
  • Mix ingredients for one of the layers into each bowl of batter; pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until picks inserted in centers come out clean.
  • Let cakes cool in pans for 5 minutes, then remove to rack and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, chill large bowl and beaters thoroughly.
  • Combine cold whipping cream, sugar and rum extract in chilled bowl.
  • Beat with electric mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. To test, lift beaters from whipped cream - stiff peaks should remain on surface.
  • Layer cake with chocolate on bottom, then pistaschio, then cherry, frosting with whipped cream between each layer then top and sides of cake. Sprinkle almonds on top.

SPUMONI BOMBE



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Flavors, colors, and textures combine harmoniously in this elegant ice-cream dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint green pistachio ice cream
1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cherries
2/3 cup light rum
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 pint chocolate ice cream
1 tablespoon sliced almonds (optional)
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Coat inside of 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper by cutting two strips, one the width and the other the length of the pan, overlapping them inside the pan. Both should be long enough to generously hang over edges of pan. Place in freezer to chill for 15 minutes. Beat pistachio ice cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until soft but still holding its shape, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pistachios; remove pan from freezer. Transfer pistachio ice cream to pan, forming a 1-inch layer and smoothing with a small offset spatula. Return pan to freezer until the ice cream hardens, about 40 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, combine cherries, rum, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat (be careful not to ignite); reduce heat; cover pan. Let cherries simmer until all liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form; set aside. Soften vanilla ice cream as above. Fold whipped cream into vanilla ice cream. Remove mold from freezer; add a layer of vanilla mixture, smoothing top with a small offset spatula. Return to freezer.
  • When vanilla layer is firm to the touch, about 45 minutes, soften chocolate ice cream as above. Add cooled cherries; mix until just combined. Remove mold from freezer; fill to top with chocolate-cherry mixture. Smooth top with an offset spatula; cover with plastic wrap. Return to freezer until completely hardened, about 4 hours or overnight. To unmold, remove from freezer; dip in very hot water for a few seconds. Sprinkle sliced almonds, if using, over chocolate ice cream to keep ice cream from sliding when turned out. Using the overhanging parchment, gently lift ice cream out of pan. Invert onto cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice into servings.

SPUMONI SLICES



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My sweet rectangles get their name from the old-fashioned tri-colored ice cream. Our whole family prefers them. -Mary Chupp, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 to 5 drops green food coloring
1/4 cup finely chopped candied red cherries
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 5 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide dough in three portions. Stir chocolate into one portion. Add pecans and green food coloring to the second portion. Add cherries, almond extract and red food coloring to the third. , Roll each portion between two pieces of waxed paper into an 8x6-in. rectangle. Remove waxed paper. Place chocolate rectangle on a piece of plastic wrap. Top with the green and pink rectangles; press together lightly. Wrap with plastic and chill overnight., Cut chilled dough in half lengthwise. Return one rectangle to the refrigerator. Cut remaining rectangle into 1/8-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Repeat with remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPUMONI CAKE



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My late, beloved Aunt Carmen used to make this for me when I'd come to visit. I was so happy when she shared the recipe with me and it was so easy to make.

Provided by Nancy Metrick

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box yellow cake mix
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding
4 egg
3/4 c vegetable oil
8 oz sour cream
2 green food coloring drops
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 jar(s) maraschino cherries 8oz drained and coursely chopped
2 red food coloring drops
2 oz baking chocolate melted

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven 350, grease a bundt cake pan
  • 2. beat cake, pudding, eggs, oil & sour cream at med speed with electric mixer about 2 or 3 minutes until smooth, it will be a little thick
  • 3. divide batter evenly into 3 bowls
  • 4. 1 bowl mix green food color, nuts and almond extract 2 bowl mix cherries and red food color 3 bowl mix melted chocolate
  • 5. spread green mix in cake pan 1st, then spread pink mix on top of that, and follow with the chocolate batter. DO NOT swirl.
  • 6. bake 50 to 60 minutes until cake test done, let cool about 1/2 hour and invert to a cake plate.
  • 7. when completely cool drizzle with frosting made with powdered sugar and milk and vanilla extract.

ITALIAN SPUMONI CUPCAKES



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The layered flavors of Italian spumoni ice cream is captured in cupcake form thanks to layers of white cake, pistachio pudding and pie filling, cherry juice and chocolate frosting.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
3/4 of box (4-serving size) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix
1/4 cup cherry juice (from jar of maraschino cherries)
1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped chocolate frosting
18 whole maraschino cherries with stems

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Make cake mix as directed on box; divide batter evenly into 2 bowls. Add 3/4 box pudding mix to 1 of the bowls; mix well. To other bowl, add cherry juice; mix well.
  • Divide pistachio batter evenly among muffins cups. Divide cherry batter evenly over pistachio batter in muffin cups.
  • Bake cupcakes and cool completely as directed on box.
  • Frost cupcakes with frosting. Top each with cherry.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SPUMONI CAKE



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Make and share this Spumoni Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package white cake mix, with pudding in it
4 large eggs
3/4 cup oil
8 ounces sour cream
1 (3 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 ounces maraschino cherries, in halves
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (melted)
red food coloring
green food coloring
powdered sugar, for topping (10x)

Steps:

  • Beat together the first 5 ingredients.
  • Divide batter equally into 3 bowls.
  • Bowl#1: add nuts, extract and 6 drops green food coloring.
  • Bowl#2: add cherries and 6 drops red food coloring.
  • Bowl#3: add melted chocolate.
  • Grease a tube pan.
  • Layer green, then red, then chocolate in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cool.

SPUMONI ICE CREAM CAKE



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Spumoni is a frozen Italian-American dessert made by layering pistachio, cherry and chocolate (or sometimes vanilla) gelati. This showstopper ice cream cake version looks difficult, but it's made with store-bought ingredients, so it mostly involves shopping and assembly. The layers can be stacked ahead, and you also don't have to worry too much about its melting rapidly: The cake's sheer volume and store-bought ice creams' stabilizers help it stay cold. For a Neapolitan-style cake, you could swap strawberry ice cream for the cherry and vanilla for the pistachio. The only true challenge here is making sure there's room in your freezer, since this cake is about 4 inches tall.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     cakes, ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 6h50m

Yield About 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1.5-quart) carton or 3 pints cherry ice cream
1 (1.5-quart) carton or 3 pints pistachio ice cream
1 (1.5-quart) carton or 3 pints chocolate ice cream, preferably with chocolate chips
50 amaretti cookies, meringues or chocolate wafers (10 1/2 ounces)
1 cup maraschino cherries (from one 14-ounce jar), drained and stemmed if needed
2 1/2 cups heavy cream (see Tip)
5 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
Multicolored sprinkles, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove the lid from the cherry ice cream and let sit at room temperature until the ice cream softens to the consistency of thick cake batter, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the lids from the pistachio and chocolate ice creams and let soften in the refrigerator until the ice creams are softened to the consistency of thick cake batter, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • While the ice creams soften, cover the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with one layer of whole amaretti cookies, flat sides down. Put the remaining amaretti in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a heavy pan. Line another 9-inch round cake pan with plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang. Add the crushed cookies and set aside until Step 4.
  • On top of the whole cookies in the springform pan, spread the softened cherry ice cream in an even layer. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air pockets. Distribute the maraschino cherries over the cherry ice cream, saving a handful for the top of the cake. Spread the softened pistachio ice cream in an even layer on top of the cherries. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air pockets. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 2 hours or up to 1 week. (If at any point the ice cream is melting to liquid, pop the cake and ice creams in the freezer to firm to a spoonable consistency.)
  • Immediately after placing the cherry and pistachio layers in the freezer, prepare the chocolate layer: Shake to distribute the cookie crumbs evenly in the cake pan. Spread the softened chocolate ice cream in an even layer over the cookies. Press down as you go to adhere the ice cream to the cookies, then tap the pan on the counter to remove air pockets. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 2 hours or up to 1 week.
  • Run a knife around the cake in the springform pan, then unmold the springform and transfer the cake to a serving plate. Use the plastic wrap overhang to remove the chocolate ice cream out of the cake pan. Invert the layer onto the pistachio ice cream so the crushed cookies are on top (do not remove the plastic wrap). Freeze until set, about 4 hours or overnight.
  • When you're ready to serve, whip the cream with the sugar and salt until stiff peaks form. Remove the cake from the freezer and remove the plastic wrap from the cake. Working quickly, with a spoon or offset spatula, frost the sides and top of the cake with the whipped cream, then decorate with sprinkles and the reserved maraschino cherries. Serve right away. (If you find the cake too solid to cut, run your knife under hot water before slicing and wipe it dry between cuts. Also remember that the first piece is always the trickiest to get out.)

Tips:

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • For a smooth and creamy frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar gradually to avoid lumps.
  • Use a piping bag or spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the cake.
  • Decorate the cake with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit.
  • Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This super-easy spumoni cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake layers, creamy frosting, and colorful sprinkles, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. The best part is that it is surprisingly easy to make, even for beginner bakers. So grab your ingredients and give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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