You know what the world needed? More coffee and chocolate. And guess what? This mocha chocolate ice cream cake has both. A rich blend of coffee and chocolate ice cream sits atop a decadent layer of chocolate cake. The best part? You can indulge in this without any judgment because it’s practically a morning pick-me-up. Coffee lovers, rejoice. Chocolate fanatics, prepare to fall in love. This cake doesn’t care about your diet. It only cares about delivering the sweetest and most indulgent experience imaginable. Welcome to dessert heaven, where chocolate meets caffeine, and nothing else matters.

Mocha Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

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An irresistible mocha chocolate ice cream cake made with layers of coffee and chocolate ice cream, combined with a rich cake base.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings 10 servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake Layer:

All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¼ cup
Baking powder: 1 tsp
Sugar: ¾ cup
Eggs: 2
Milk: ½ cup
Vegetable oil: ¼ cup
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Instant coffee granules: 2 tbsp

For the Ice Cream Layers:

Chocolate ice cream: 4 cups softened
Coffee ice cream: 4 cups softened

For the Topping:

Whipped cream: 1 cup
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder: For garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Cake Layer:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
Add eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and coffee granules to the dry mixture.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, then let it cool completely.

Create the Ice Cream Layers:

Soften the chocolate and coffee ice cream.
Spread a layer of chocolate ice cream over the cooled cake. Freeze for 1-2 hours.
Spread the coffee ice cream on top of the chocolate ice cream. Freeze for another 2-3 hours.

Add the Topping:

Whisk the whipped cream until stiff peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream over the frozen ice cream layers.
Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 450
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g

Vitamins and Minerals

Calcium: 12%
Iron: 8%
Vitamin A: 6%
Magnesium: 5%
Potassium: 4%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

Add crushed espresso beans on top for an extra coffee kick.
Swap whipped cream for chocolate ganache for a richer finish.
Let the cake soften slightly before serving for easier slicing.

Mocha Chocolate Ice Cream Cake