Description
Creamy vanilla ice cream loaf cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its elegant simplicity. Smooth layers and rich flavor make this chilled treat perfect for summer gatherings and special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart (946 ml) ice cream (softened)
- 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chocolate or caramel sauce
- Sprinkles or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by lining it completely with plastic wrap, ensuring excess material hangs over the edges for effortless cake extraction.
- Gently distribute half of the softened ice cream across the pan’s base, creating a uniform layer using a spatula.
- Carefully arrange a consistent layer of crushed cookies or cake fragments atop the initial ice cream foundation.
- Delicately spread the remaining ice cream over the cookie layer, maintaining an even surface.
- Transfer the pan to the freezer and allow the dessert to solidify for approximately 4 hours until completely firm.
- Utilize the overhanging plastic wrap to lift the frozen cake from the pan with smooth, controlled movements.
- Apply a generous, even coating of whipped topping across the entire surface of the frozen dessert.
- Enhance the presentation by artfully drizzling chocolate or caramel sauce and sprinkling decorative elements like chopped nuts or colorful sprinkles.
- Slice the cake into precise portions and serve immediately to maintain optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Opt for premium, high-quality ice cream for richer flavor and smoother texture.
- Select cookies or cake that complement the ice cream’s taste, like chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream.
- Ensure ice cream is slightly softened but not melted for easier spreading and even layering.
- For dietary modifications, use dairy-free ice cream and gluten-free cookies to create an inclusive dessert option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg