Description
Silky smooth coffee ice cream cake delivers pure indulgence with layers of rich espresso-infused dessert. Each elegant slice promises a luxurious journey through creamy textures and bold coffee notes that will tempt coffee enthusiasts into sweet bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pints (0.75 quart) coffee ice cream
- 1 pint (0.5 quart) vanilla ice cream
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons chocolate fudge
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and applying a light grease coating.
- Utilize a double boiler to gently melt chocolate, sugars, and butter until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Incorporate eggs into the chocolate mixture one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth blend.
- Combine flour and salt in a separate bowl. Fold the flour mixture and remaining chocolate chunks into the batter, mixing until no dry ingredients are visible.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Bake until the center sets and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted.
- After baking, let the brownie cool in the pan for a few minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to reach room temperature.
- Position a cake ring mold on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Wrap the interior with acetate and place the cooled brownie inside.
- For homemade coffee ice cream, spread a soft layer directly over the brownie base. Alternatively, soften store-bought coffee ice cream by mixing until spreadable.
- Freeze the first ice cream layer for 2-3 hours until completely solid.
- Prepare the vanilla ice cream using the same softening technique as the coffee layer. Spread evenly over the coffee ice cream.
- Create a decorative swirl by dolloping chocolate fudge across the vanilla layer and gently marbling with a knife.
- Return the cake to the freezer for an additional 3 hours or preferably overnight to ensure complete setting.
- Before serving, carefully remove the cake ring and acetate strip. If the cake begins to soften, briefly return it to the freezer.
- Slice with a sharp knife, allowing the brownie layer to slightly soften for easier cutting and a more enjoyable texture.
Notes
- Prep in advance by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing and better incorporation.
- Use high-quality chocolate and coffee for rich, intense flavors that elevate the entire dessert.
- Softening ice cream requires careful attention to prevent melting completely – aim for spreadable consistency.
- Freezing between layers helps create clean, defined ice cream cake sections and prevents blending.
- Acetate strip is crucial for easy cake removal and creating professional-looking layered dessert.
- Serve immediately after cutting to enjoy the perfect balance of soft brownie and frozen ice cream textures.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg