Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake
Red velvet ice cream cake is a delicious dessert that combines the rich flavor of red velvet cake with the smooth, creamy texture of ice cream. It's a perfect treat for special occasions or a fun summer dessert. The cake layers are soft and moist, and the ice cream adds an extra level of sweetness and refreshment.
Equipment
- Round Cake Pans
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Plastic Wrap
- Cake Stand
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cake:
- 1 box of red velvet cake mix (or homemade recipe)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Food coloring (optional, depending on the mix used)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Prepare the Red Velvet Cake: In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Mix until smooth. If you want a brighter red color, add some red food coloring.
- Bake the Cake Layers: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Prepare the Ice Cream: While the cake cools, soften the vanilla or cream cheese ice cream. Once soft, mix in the crushed red velvet cake crumbs for added texture.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one layer of the cooled red velvet cake into a springform pan. Spread the softened ice cream evenly over the cake layer. Top it with the second layer of red velvet cake.
- Freeze: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place the assembled cake in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the Cake: After the cake has fully frozen, remove it from the springform pan and frost with whipped cream. Decorate with additional red velvet cake crumbs.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this beautiful, indulgent dessert!
Notes
- Be sure to let the cake layers cool completely before assembling to prevent the ice cream from melting. You can substitute the ice cream with any flavor you prefer for a personalized touch.
- For a neater finish, freeze the cake in stages: freeze the cake layer, then add ice cream, and finally, top with another layer of cake before freezing again.
Nutrition
Serving: 8peopleCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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