Description
A delightful dessert combining layers of cake and ice cream, frosted for a cool and festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (about 15–16 oz) cake mix (any flavor; vanilla or yellow recommended)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1–2 cups vanilla ice cream (softened slightly for spreading)
- 2 cups frosting (store-bought or homemade), for coating and decorating
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions (usually 350°F / 175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 3 eggs, 1 cup water, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake according to package directions until a toothpick in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool fully. Slice the cake horizontally into 3 equal layers.
- Assemble on a cake board or serving plate. Place the first cake layer down and spread a layer of softened ice cream over it.
- Repeat with the second cake layer and remaining ice cream. Top with the third cake layer.
- Frost the outside of the cake with the frosting. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Freeze the assembled cake for at least 2 hours to set.
- Before serving, let the cake thaw at room temperature for 10–15 minutes for easier slicing.
Notes
Use an offset spatula for smoother frosting application. For cleaner slices, dip a warm knife in hot water before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg