Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake
A delightful dessert that combines vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream with a rich chocolate cake, perfect for special occasions or warm days.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 115 g unsalted butter Use room-temperature butter for easy mixing.
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 box chocolate cake mix Follow package directions.
- 1 cup milk As per cake mix instructions.
Ice Cream Layers
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream Let soften slightly for easy spreading.
- 1 quart chocolate ice cream Let soften slightly for easy spreading.
- 1 quart strawberry ice cream Let soften slightly for easy spreading.
Toppings
- 1 cup whipped cream For frosting the cake.
- 1 cup chocolate syrup For drizzling on top.
- 1 cup strawberries for garnish Fresh strawberries to decorate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions, adding the creamed mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Assembly
- Once cooled, slice the cake horizontally into two layers.
- Place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of vanilla ice cream over it.
- Add the second layer of cake on top of the ice cream and repeat the process with chocolate ice cream and the final layer with strawberry ice cream.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Allow the cake layers to cool completely to avoid melting the ice cream. For a smoother finish, use a spatula to spread the whipped cream evenly. Store leftovers in the freezer to prevent freezer burn.