Who doesn’t love the bliss of chocolate ganache? Layered over a creamy ice cream base, it’s the dream dessert for any chocolate enthusiast. This cake screams indulgence, mixing rich chocolate flavor with the smooth, velvety texture of ice cream. It’s simple, but impressive enough to make everyone think you spent hours in the kitchen (you won’t). A treat that combines the best of cake, ice cream, and ganache—what could go wrong? Here’s a dessert to serve when you want the applause without the effort. Spoiler: it’s going to be gone before you know it.
Chocolate Ganache Ice Cream Cake
A decadent combination of chocolate ganache and ice cream, layered to perfection. No bake, just freeze and enjoy.
Ingredients
For the Cake Layer:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Cocoa powder: ¼ cup
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Sugar: ¾ cup
- Eggs: 2
- Milk: ½ cup
- Vegetable oil: ¼ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
For the Ice Cream Layer:
- Chocolate ice cream: 4 cups softened
- Vanilla ice cream: 4 cups softened
For the Ganache Topping:
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Semi-sweet chocolate: 6 oz
- Butter: 2 tbsp
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Layer:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool.
Add the Ice Cream Layer:
- Soften the chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
- Spread the chocolate ice cream over the cooled cake. Freeze for 1-2 hours.
- Spread the vanilla ice cream over the chocolate layer. Freeze for 2-3 more hours.
Make the Ganache Topping:
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until simmering.
- Remove from heat, add chocolate, and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in butter and let cool.
- Pour the ganache over the frozen cake. Freeze for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add crushed cookies between layers for a delightful crunch.
- Use dark chocolate for a more intense ganache flavor.
- Let the ganache set slightly before serving for a thicker topping.
