Description
Indulge in a delightful Strawberry Ice Cream Cake that combines layers of fluffy vanilla cake with creamy strawberry ice cream. Perfect for summer gatherings or special celebrations, this dessert is sure to impress with its refreshing flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required for the mix: usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the Ice Cream Layers:
- 1.5 quarts strawberry ice cream (softened)
- 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream (for decoration)
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix with the required ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Graham Cracker Crust:
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
- Assemble the Ice Cream Layers:
- Once the cake is cooled, place it on top of the graham cracker crust in the springform pan.
- Spread a layer of softened strawberry ice cream over the cake, followed by a layer of sliced fresh strawberries.
- Top with a layer of softened vanilla ice cream and smooth it out.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Once set, remove the cake from the springform pan. Decorate with whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, allow the ice cream to soften for 15-20 minutes before spreading.
- Feel free to customize with other fruits or ice cream flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 3g