Candy Ice Cream Cake

Candy, ice cream, and cake? It’s a dream come true! This cake allows you to change out the flavor to suit your mood. Let the candy aisle be your guide! SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 2 (9-inch) chocolate cakes 2 cups milk chocolate ganache 3 cups chopped chocolate candy bars (any type) 1 quart cake batter ice […]

Chocolate Covered Banana Cake

This recipe is so simple and so elegant—it combines Chocolate Cake, fresh bananas, and Rich Vanilla Bean Ice Cream all drenched in a decadent Milk Chocolate Ganache. SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 2 (9) Chocolate Cakes 1 quart Rich Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, softened 3 bananas, peeled and sliced 2 cups Milk Chocolate Ganache PREPARATION Place one […]

Blueberry Peach Ice Cream Cake

Wild blueberries are smaller and more flavorful than domestically grown blueberries. But if wild blueberries aren’t available to you, feel free to substitute regular blueberries. SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 3 peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced 1½ tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 (9) Lemon Cakes (see recipe in this chapter) 1 quart Blueberry Peach Sherbet […]

Autumn Apple Ice Cream Cake

Apple pie and ice cream are a beautiful pair. This brings them together in a whole new way. SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS  1 tablespoon butter 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 (9) Vanilla Bean Butter Cakes 1 quart Apple Pie Ice Cream […]

Banana Coffee Toffee Ice Cream Cake Roll

Guests will love diving in to slices of this elegant cake, with its attractive spiral bands of ice cream and cake. Leftovers can be sliced and wrapped tightly for up to 2 weeks. YIELD: 1 (13) ROLL INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar ½ cup water 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 3 tablespoons Kahlua or other coffee-flavor […]

Chocolate Cake

This chocolate cake will serve you well in so many ice cream cake applications. It is moist and incredibly delicious. YIELD: 2 (9) ROUND CAKES INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup dark cocoa powder 1 cup hot, strong coffee 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean, scraped 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon […]

Strawberry Cake

If you have them, fresh strawberries can be substituted for the frozen berries this recipe calls for. YIELD: 2 (9) ROUND CAKES INGREDIENTS 4 large eggs 1½ cups frozen sugar-added strawberries, thawed and puréed Juice of ½ lemon ¾ cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups self-rising flour 2 cups granulated sugar PREPARATION […]

Lemon Cake

Light and lemony, with just enough sweetness, this cake is a delicious base for multiple ice cream desserts. YIELD: 2 (9) ROUND CAKES INGREDIENTS ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1¾ cups granulated sugar Zest of 2 lemons 6 egg yolks ½ teaspoon lemon extract ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2½ cups flour 2½ teaspoons baking powder […]

Red Velvet Cake

Red velvet cake is a decadent buttermilk cake with just the slightest hint of cocoa and a rich red color. YIELD: 2 (9) ROUND CAKES INGREDIENTS ½ cup shortening 1½ cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 ounces red food coloring 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2¼ cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon […]

Vanilla Bean Butter Cake

This is a delicious butter cake packed with vanilla specks and a rich vanilla aroma. YIELD: 2 (9) ROUND CAKES INGREDIENTS 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1½ sticks) 1½ cups granulated sugar Seeds from 1 vanilla bean 2 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 3 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon fine sea […]