Basic, Simple, And Tasty Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Name: Basic, Simple, And Tasty Ice Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 4 egg whites; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/3 cups milk or 1 1/3 cups buttermilk; 1 1/2 quarts ice cream (just a regular-sized container or ice cream); frosting

Servings: persons

1
Take out ice cream to thaw until softened. (Any flavor of ice cream will work.).
2
Line a nine inch round cake pan with plastic wrap. Take the softened ice cream and fill the cake pan. Make sure the ice cream is not too runny, or else it will not freeze well.
3
Cover pan with plastic wrap (saran wrap) and put in freezer to harden for several hours. You can prepare the ice cream overnight.
4
For the cake, cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, then beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients, then add to bowl alternately with the milk.
5
Spread evenly into two greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees or until inserted toothpick comes out dry. Cool completely.
6
Assemble the ice cream cake. Take one layer of cake and place on a platter. Take out the ice cream layer out of its pan and place on top of cake layer. Place the remaining cake layer on the very top, then frost top and sides with desired frosting.
7
Place in the freezer until serving. Enjoy!

1535

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 4 egg whites, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Basic, Simple, And Tasty Ice Cream Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Basic, Simple, And Tasty Ice Cream Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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