Description
Creamy Italian-inspired ice cream loaf cake brings delightful layers of sweetness to summer dessert tables. Cool slices offer rich flavor combinations that enchant dessert enthusiasts with minimal baking skills.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 3–4 flavors of ice cream (softened)
Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
- Chocolate chips
- Fruit
Instructions
- Prepare a loaf pan by carefully lining it with plastic wrap, ensuring extra material drapes over the sides for easy removal.
- Skillfully slice the loaf cake horizontally into even layers using a sharp knife.
- Allow ice cream to soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Spread a smooth, uniform layer of softened ice cream across the bottom of the plastic-lined pan, creating an even base.
- Gently place a cake layer on top of the ice cream, pressing lightly to ensure good contact.
- Continue alternating ice cream and cake layers, building upward until the pan is completely filled, making sure the final layer is cake.
- Carefully fold the overhanging plastic wrap over the top of the cake, completely sealing the layers.
- Transfer the assembled loaf to the freezer and allow it to set for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until completely solid.
- Remove from freezer 2-3 minutes before serving to slightly soften.
- Invert the loaf onto a serving plate, gently peeling away the plastic wrap.
- Embellish the top with a generous layer of whipped cream and decorative elements like sprinkles, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit.
- Slice with a warm knife and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Prep the pan carefully to ensure easy removal by using plastic wrap with extra overhang, allowing smooth unmolding of the frozen dessert.
- Soften ice cream just enough to spread smoothly without melting completely, maintaining structured layers and preventing ice crystals.
- Experiment with complementary ice cream and cake flavors like chocolate cake with mint chip ice cream or vanilla cake with strawberry ice cream for exciting flavor combinations.
- Wrap tightly and freeze thoroughly to create a solid, well-integrated dessert that slices cleanly and holds its shape when served.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg