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Vanilla Ice Cream Cake

A delightful showstopper combining creamy vanilla ice cream with fluffy cake, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream softened
  • Whipped cream for topping optional
  • Chocolate or sprinkles for decoration optional

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic wrap
  • Freezer-safe plate

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Let the cakes cool completely before removing them from the pans.
  9. Once cooled, wrap the cakes tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for at least one hour.

Notes

This Vanilla Ice Cream Cake is highly customizable; feel free to add toppings or mix in different flavors of ice cream.