A Fondant Covered Vanilla Ice Cream Cake is the dessert that screams “I’ve got style” while delivering that basic vanilla ice cream goodness. After all, why settle for regular cake when you can wrap it in fondant and pretend you’re a professional baker? The smoothness of the fondant contrasts perfectly with the creamy ice cream, creating the illusion of an expensive dessert. It’s fancy, it’s sweet, and it’s totally worth every frozen minute you wait. No need for intricate decorations—just a simple fondant cover and you’re good to go. Serve it up, and everyone will think you’ve got your life together.
Fondant Covered Vanilla Ice Cream Cake
This is a simple yet elegant dessert: smooth vanilla ice cream wrapped in fondant. It’s sweet, smooth, and fancy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package of fondant enough to cover the cake
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate optional for decoration
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Base: Line a 9-inch cake pan with plastic wrap. Fill the pan with softened vanilla ice cream and freeze for 2-3 hours.
- Make Ganache: Heat heavy cream and pour it over dark chocolate. Stir until smooth. Let it cool.
- Cover with Fondant: Roll out fondant to fit over the ice cream layer. Smooth the fondant over the cake evenly.
- Decorate: Optionally, drizzle ganache over the fondant and add decorative touches.
- Freeze: Chill the cake in the freezer for 1-2 hours to set everything.
- Serve: Slice it up and serve! Watch people think you’re a dessert genius.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Let the cake freeze fully before covering with fondant for a smooth finish.
- Skip the fondant if you’re not into it, but that might defeat the “fancy” factor.
- If you want extra flavor, top it with fresh berries or whipped cream for that extra “wow” factor.
