Description
A visually striking and delicious cake combining layers of chocolate cake and creamy strawberry ice cream, topped with rich chocolate ganache.
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). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the softened strawberry ice cream over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the ice cream and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until ice cream is firm.
- To prepare the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it simmers, then pour it over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Garnish with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings.
- Freeze the cake for another 30 minutes to set the ganache.
- When ready to serve, slice with a sharp knife and enjoy!
Notes
Store the cake in the freezer and wrap it well to keep it fresh. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, ice cream, dessert, chocolate, strawberry, celebration