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5 Minute Ice Cream Cake

Are you ready to dive into the sweet world of 5 Minute Ice Cream Cake? If you've got a craving for a delicious dessert but don't have hours to spare in the kitchen, this quick and easy treat might just be the perfect solution for you. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the magic of 5 Minute Ice Cream Cake – its history, how to make it, and why it's the best thing since sliced bread (or should we say, sliced cake?).
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Freezing Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Western
Servings 5 Servings

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream Layers:

  • 2 pints 4 cups or 473 grams each of your favorite ice cream flavors (e.g., chocolate, vanilla, strawberry)

For the Cake Layers:

  • 1 box of chocolate cake mix 15.25 ounces or 432 grams, plus ingredients needed to prepare according to package instructions (usually eggs, oil, and water)

For the Ganache:

  • 1 cup 240 milliliters heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups 255 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Topping:

  • Whipped cream
  • Sprinkles or toppings of your choice

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake:

  • Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake the cakes according to the package instructions.
  • Once baked, let the cakes cool completely.

Prepare the Ice Cream Layers:

  • Take the ice cream out of the freezer to soften slightly while the cakes cool.
  • Line the same cake pans used for baking with plastic wrap, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  • Scoop the softened ice cream into the cake pans, spreading it evenly.
  • Cover the ice cream with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Once the cake layers and ice cream layers are completely cooled and set, remove them from their pans.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from one of the ice cream layers and place it on top of the cake layer.
  • Top the ice cream layer with the second cake layer.
  • Return the cake to the freezer while you prepare the ganache.

Make the Ganache:

  • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir the mixture until smooth and glossy.
  • Let the ganache cool for a few minutes.

Finish the Cake:

  • Remove the cake from the freezer and pour the ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  • Return the cake to the freezer to set the ganache, about 15-30 minutes.
  • Once the ganache is set, decorate the cake with whipped cream and sprinkles or other toppings of your choice.
  • Serve immediately or return to the freezer until ready to serve. Enjoy your homemade ice cream cake!
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