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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake

A delightful blend of moist cake, creamy ice cream, and fresh strawberries, this Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake is the ultimate summer dessert that will impress your guests.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk. Pour evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Mix sliced strawberries with optional strawberry puree. Fold into softened ice cream.
  • Assemble cake: Place one layer on a platter, spread half of the ice cream mixture, top with second layer, and spread remaining ice cream mixture.
  • Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form, add powdered sugar and vanilla, then frost the cake. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries. You can customize the ice cream flavor and add other fruits as desired.

  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking and Freezing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg