Description
Creamy layers of homemade ice cream sandwich cake bring nostalgic summer memories to life. Smooth vanilla and chocolate ice cream nestled between graham cracker crumbs create a delightful dessert you’ll crave long after the first refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Ice Cream):
- 1 pint (473 milliliters) vanilla ice cream
- 1 pint (473 milliliters) chocolate ice cream
- 1 pint (473 milliliters) strawberry ice cream
Base and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
Optional Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped nuts
- Fresh berries
- Sprinkles
- Whipped cream
- Chopped chocolate
- Chocolate chips
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Carefully slice the loaf cake into three uniform horizontal layers using a sharp serrated knife.
- Prepare a loaf pan by lining it completely with plastic wrap, ensuring excess wrap hangs over the sides for effortless removal later.
- Position the bottom cake layer into the prepared pan, creating a smooth base for the first ice cream layer.
- Generously spread softened ice cream across the first cake layer, creating an even, thick coating that covers the entire surface.
- Gently place the second cake layer atop the ice cream, pressing lightly to ensure proper adhesion.
- Apply another smooth layer of softened ice cream over the second cake layer, maintaining consistent thickness.
- Crown the dessert with the final cake layer, pressing delicately to secure its position.
- Tightly encase the entire loaf with the overhanging plastic wrap, sealing in the layers completely.
- Transfer to the freezer and allow to set for a minimum of 4 hours, or until the ice cream becomes completely firm.
- Carefully extract the frozen loaf from the pan using the plastic wrap as handles.
- Adorn the exterior with billowy whipped cream, creating elegant swirls and peaks.
- Enhance the presentation by drizzling rich chocolate syrup across the surface.
- Sprinkle decorative confetti-like sprinkles over the top for a festive touch.
- Slice immediately and serve while the texture remains perfect.
Notes
- Ensure cake layers are completely cooled before assembling to prevent ice cream from melting quickly and losing structural integrity.
- Use high-quality, premium ice cream with minimal air incorporated for a denser, smoother texture and cleaner slice.
- Select complementary ice cream flavors that pair well with cake base, such as vanilla with chocolate cake or strawberry with lemon cake for enhanced taste experience.
- Soften ice cream at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before spreading to achieve smooth, even layers without tearing cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 84 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg