Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this delightful Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake. This stunning layered cake features a moist chocolate layer, sweet strawberry ice cream, and creamy vanilla bean ice cream, all topped with a light whipped cream finish. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a summer gathering, this cake is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, it’s the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese (for each ice cream layer)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (for each ice cream layer)
- Strawberry and vanilla extracts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- For the chocolate cake, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, egg, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and boiling water until smooth. Divide between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- While cooling, prepare the strawberry layer by mixing cream cheese and sugar, then folding in Cool Whip and strawberry extract.
- For the vanilla layer, beat cream cheese with sugar, milk, and vanilla extracts before folding in Cool Whip.
- Assemble by layering chocolate cake with strawberry mixture followed by vanilla mixture on top. Finish with whipped cream topping.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Customize flavors by swapping ice creams as desired. Consider garnishing with fresh fruits or chocolate syrup for an extra touch.