Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake
A delightful layered dessert that combines fluffy vanilla cake, creamy strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, perfect for warm days and celebrations.
Ingredients
Cake and Ice Cream Layers
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
- 1 pint strawberry ice cream
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
Whipped Cream and Toppings
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: additional berries for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Prepare two round cake pans with cooking spray or line them with parchment paper.
- Follow the instructions to mix the vanilla cake batter. Pour an equal amount into each prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, usually around 25-30 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are cool, slice each cake horizontally into two layers, creating a total of four layers.
Assembly
- Place one layer on your serving platter. Spread a layer of strawberry ice cream on top, using half of the pint. Top this with a second layer of cake and press down lightly.
- Add the second layer of ice cream, this time using the vanilla ice cream. Follow with a third cake layer, pressing again.
- Spread whipped cream over the third layer and sprinkle some of the sliced strawberries over the top.
- Add the final layer of cake and evenly cover the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.
- Drizzle strawberry sauce over the top, and use additional berries for garnish if desired.
- Freeze the cake for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm enough to slice.
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Notes
For the best texture, let the cake layers cool completely before assembling. Use a serrated knife for clean cuts when slicing the cakes. You can fold in chopped strawberries to the whipped cream for added flavor.