How to make an ice cream cake? No problem! Here is a quick, easy and fun guide that will teach you how to do it in six simple steps. You can also add your own twist by making the cake with different flavors of ice cream or decorating it differently. Enjoy this creative cooking project with your family and friends!
Ice Cream Cake as Traditional American Cake
An ice cream cake is a frozen dessert made of alternating layers of ice cream and cake, usually flavored with fruit or liqueur. The sides are often covered in an outer layer such as dark chocolate to hide any imperfections. A simpler no-bake version can be made by layering different flavors of ice cream in a loaf pan.
Ice cream cakes, particularly those with ice cream in the middle and covered in chocolate or fondant, are a popular party food that may be found at birthdays and weddings, especially in North America and Australia. In Europe, it is less well-known. Ice cream swiss roll cakes are known as Arctic rolls in the United Kingdom.
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Cakes
There are many different types of ice cream cakes. Some popular flavors include chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and coffee. Ice cream cake can also be made in a variety of shapes, including rounds, squares, rectangles, or even animals.
Some popular options include:
- Dairy Queen Ice Cake
In a Dairy Queen ice cream cake, the layers include two scoops of vanilla ice cream with hot fudge between them. The top is decorated with more chocolate and chopped nuts.
- Carvel Ice Cake
Carvel is the ideal ice cream cake for any event. This confetti-decorated ice cream cake is a celebration in itself, made with vanilla and chocolate ice cream layers topped with chocolate crunchies and fresh whipped icing.
- Viennetta Ice Cream Cake
A Viennetta is a cylindrical ice cream cake made from alternating layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, covered in chocolate sauce. It was created by Swiss food company Nestlé in 1982.
6 Steps to Make An Ice Cream Cake
An ice cream cake can be a fun project for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday party or just a weekend treat. With these simple steps, you can easily create your own delicious masterpiece!
Here is a simple guide on making an ice cream cake.
- Step 1. Choose the Flavor.
First, you need to choose the flavor of your cake and ice cream.
- Step 2. Prepare all Tools needed.
Tools required to make the ice cream cake include mixing spoons, measuring cups / scales, bowl and knife. You should also have a loaf pan or baking tin ready for your cake mixture. The freezer shelf where you will place your finished frozen dessert is another important tool that must be prepared beforehand. Another thing to keep in mind when making an ice cream cake is having all ingredients within reach – this includes eggs (if needed) , butter, sugar etc.
- Step 3. Prepare Ingredients.
You will need:
– two layers of cake (either store bought or homemade)
– one container of ice cream
– frosting (optional)
- Step 4. Bake a cake or use a store bought one.
You can bake your own cake or use a store-bought one. Bake the cake using an appropriate sized pan before freezing it for about half an hour to 45 minutes until completely cooled and hardens. Make sure you do not overcook as this will make the cake dry and crumbly which is something we don’t want.
Once the cake has become cooled, remove it from its pan and cut into cubes or use a cookie cutter to get your preferred shape.
- Step 5. Layer Ice Cream with Cake.
First take out one container of ice cream from the freezer for about 15 minutes until it becomes soft. Next, using a spoon or spatula, spread the ice cream evenly on top of the cake cubes. It is important to have an even layer so that it will be easier to decorate later on. Repeat this step with another container of ice cream and cover the top completely. Place in freezer for about two hours.
- Step 6. Decorate your ice cream cake.
Once the ice cream cake has been in the freezer for two hours, it is time to decorate. Frosting can be used if you prefer having that on your cake instead of chocolate sauce or sprinkles. You can also use crushed cookies like Oreos. To create a textured surface, place a sheet of parchment paper on top before decorating
Final Remarks
An ice cream cake can be a fun project for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday party or just a weekend treat. With these simple steps, you can easily create your own delicious masterpiece!