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.