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Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream Cake Recipe

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This Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream Cake is a decadent dessert featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious cherry ice cream, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for special occasions, this frozen treat combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • Chocolate Cake Layer:

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ cup buttermilk

  • Cherry Ice Cream Layer:

    • 1 ½ cups cherry ice cream (softened)

  • Chocolate Ganache:

    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

 

  • Garnish (Optional):

    • Fresh cherries
    • Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  • Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until smooth. Pour into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Assemble the Cake: Place the cooled cake in a springform pan. Spread softened cherry ice cream evenly over the cake layer. Freeze for 2 hours.
  • Make the Ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  • Final Assembly: Pour ganache over the frozen cake and spread evenly. Freeze for another hour.

 

  • Serve: Garnish with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra cherry flavor, mix chopped cherries into the ice cream before layering.

 

  • Use store-bought cake mix for a quicker version.

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