Description
Rich chocolate ganache elevates this coffee ice cream cake to a luxurious dessert experience. Creamy layers and espresso-infused frosting blend seamlessly, promising a delightful indulgence for coffee enthusiasts who crave intense flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pints/0.75 quart coffee ice cream
- 1 pint/0.5 quart vanilla ice cream
- 2 tbsps chocolate fudge
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Chocolate Base: Melt chocolate, sugars, and butter in a double boiler until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Batter Formation: Gently fold flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, incorporating chocolate chunks until the batter is uniform and no dry ingredients remain.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cake Assembly: Place cake ring mold on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Wrap interior with acetate and position the cooled brownie base inside.
- Ice Cream Layering: Spread softened coffee ice cream evenly over the brownie base. Freeze for 2-3 hours until completely solid.
- Final Composition: Apply softened vanilla ice cream over the coffee layer. Create a decorative chocolate fudge swirl by dolloping and gently marbling with a knife.
- Freezing and Setting: Return the cake to the freezer for 3-4 hours or overnight to ensure complete solidification.
- Serving Preparation: Remove cake ring and acetate strip. If softening occurs, briefly return to the freezer. Use a sharp knife to slice, allowing the brownie to slightly soften for optimal texture and cutting ease.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use a double boiler to gently melt chocolate, preventing burning and ensuring a smooth, glossy texture that enhances the cake’s richness.
- Egg Incorporation Technique: Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly to create a homogeneous mixture that prevents lumps and ensures a silky, even batter.
- Freezing Pro Tip: Allow sufficient freezing time between layers (2-3 hours) to create distinct, well-defined ice cream sections that hold their shape perfectly.
- Serving Strategy: Let the cake soften slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts and a more luxurious texture that allows the brownie layer to be more tender and enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg