Carvel Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake is the dessert that refuses to choose sides. It combines chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry in one decadent masterpiece. Think of it as a delicious peace treaty between your indecisive taste buds. Every bite delivers a triple-layered flavor explosion that will have you questioning why you ever settled for plain cake. This layered beauty is perfect for celebrations, cravings, or showing off at potlucks. It’s indulgent, nostalgic, and surprisingly easy to make. So grab a fork, or just dive in with your hands—it’s too good for judgment.
Carvel Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake
A harmonious combination of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry layers that come together in an irresistible frozen cake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1 pint strawberry ice cream
- 1/2 cup whipped cream optional
- Fresh strawberries or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Beat eggs and sugar until pale. Stir in melted butter, then fold in the dry ingredients.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Layer chocolate ice cream over one cake layer and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Spread vanilla ice cream as the middle layer, followed by another 20-minute freeze.
- Add the final strawberry ice cream layer and top with the second cake.
- Cover with whipped cream and garnish with strawberries or chocolate shavings. Freeze for at least 5 hours.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 15%
- Vitamin D: 10%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 12%
- Magnesium: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Let the ice cream soften slightly for easier spreading.
- Add crushed cookies or nuts between layers for extra texture.
- Serve with chocolate syrup or strawberry sauce for extra indulgence.
