Description
A delightful Strawberry Ice Cream Cake perfect for summer celebrations and family gatherings, combining layers of fluffy sponge cake and rich strawberry ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups strawberry ice cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- Whisk the eggs and melted butter in another bowl, then combine with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Soften the strawberry ice cream slightly for easier spreading.
- Slice the cooled sponge cake horizontally into two or three layers.
- Spread a generous layer of ice cream over the first cake layer and repeat with remaining layers.
- Top with a fluffy blanket of whipped cream and decorate with fresh strawberries.
- Chill the assembled cake in the freezer for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Careful assembly is key to avoiding melted ice cream seepage. Always chill layers to maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ice cream cake, strawberry dessert, summer treats, family gatherings, nostalgic recipes