Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate cake and smooth strawberry ice cream, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1.5 quarts strawberry ice cream, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix well until the batter is smooth.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin) and pour it evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread softened strawberry ice cream over the top evenly.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over the chocolate chips, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides, then garnish with sliced fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings.
- Freeze again for about 30 minutes to set the ganache before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality chocolate for the ganache. Store leftovers tightly covered in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, strawberry ice cream, dessert, birthday cake