Who says you can’t have your cake and ice cream at the same time? This strawberry birthday ice cream cake is a perfect fusion of creamy ice cream and light, fluffy cake. The strawberry layer gives it that fresh, fruity kick, while the cake brings it all together—because apparently, just ice cream isn’t enough to impress. It’s a dessert that screams, “I’m here for a good time!” Perfect for birthday parties, or just because you feel like indulging. So go ahead, grab a slice. Life’s short, and this cake won’t eat itself.
Strawberry Birthday Ice Cream Cake
A perfect mix of strawberry ice cream, vanilla cake, and whipped cream. It's a birthday dream wrapped in deliciousness!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup softened
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: ½ cup
- For the Ice Cream Layers:
- Strawberry ice cream: 4 cups softened
- Vanilla ice cream: 4 cups softened
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25 minutes. Let the cake cool completely.
Assemble the Ice Cream Layers:
- Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally.
- Place one layer of cake in a freezer-safe container.
- Spread a layer of softened strawberry ice cream over the cake.
- Add the second cake layer and spread vanilla ice cream over it.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping:
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the frozen cake and ice cream layers.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin C: 4%
- Vitamin D: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add fresh strawberries on top for extra fruitiness.
- For a richer flavor, use chocolate cake instead of vanilla.
- Let the cake thaw for a few minutes before serving to make slicing easier.
