Strawberry Birthday Ice Cream Cake
A perfect mix of strawberry ice cream, vanilla cake, and whipped cream. It's a birthday dream wrapped in deliciousness!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup softened
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: ½ cup
- For the Ice Cream Layers:
- Strawberry ice cream: 4 cups softened
- Vanilla ice cream: 4 cups softened
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25 minutes. Let the cake cool completely.
Assemble the Ice Cream Layers:
- Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally.
- Place one layer of cake in a freezer-safe container.
- Spread a layer of softened strawberry ice cream over the cake.
- Add the second cake layer and spread vanilla ice cream over it.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping:
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the frozen cake and ice cream layers.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin C: 4%
- Vitamin D: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add fresh strawberries on top for extra fruitiness.
- For a richer flavor, use chocolate cake instead of vanilla.
- Let the cake thaw for a few minutes before serving to make slicing easier.