VanillaSalted Caramel Ice Cream Cake with Whipped Cream Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, line it with parchment so it overhangs two sides, and butter the parchment.

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   To make the cake, sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl.

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   Whisk in the sugar and salt.

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   In another bowl, whisk together 34 cup warm water, the egg, oil, and vanilla until blended.

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   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until blended.

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   The batter will be very thick.

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   Spread the batter into the prepared dish in an even layer.

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   Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

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   Let cool for 10 minutes in the dish on a wire rack, then remove from the dish and let cool completely.

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    Remove the parchment and return the cake to the dish.

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    Put the ice cream in a bowl and stir with a large metal spoon to soften the ice cream until spreadable (make sure it doesnt get overly soft and soupy).

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    Spread the ice cream over the top of the cake into a thick, even layer.

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    Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

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    In a bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream, sugar and vanilla on medium speed until medium-stiff peaks form.

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    Spread the whipped cream over the ice cream in an even layer.

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    Drizzle with the caramel sauce.

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    Cut into squares and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.