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Homemade Ice Cream Cake

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A rich homemade ice cream cake featuring moist chocolate cake layers, creamy salted caramel ice cream, and a smooth dark chocolate ganache. Perfect for celebrations and make-ahead desserts.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 2 pints salted caramel ice cream (or gelato)
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8–9 inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixer, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add sour cream, eggs, oil, and vanilla; mix until combined. Slowly add hot coffee and mix until smooth.
  3. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool briefly, then turn out onto racks and cool completely.
  4. Line a cake pan with plastic wrap. Spread ice cream evenly into the pan, smoothing the top. Freeze until firm.
  5. Wrap cooled cake layers and freeze for about 2 hours until firm.
  6. Heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 10 minutes. Add corn syrup and stir gently until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  7. Assemble by placing one cake layer on a stand, topping with the ice cream layer, then the second cake. Smooth edges and pour ganache over the top, letting it drip down sides. Freeze until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Freeze the cake well before slicing for clean layers.
  • Use a hot knife to cut neat slices.
  • Substitute different ice cream flavors if desired.
  • Store tightly covered in the freezer for up to 1 week.
  • Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for easier slicing.

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