Ice Cream Loaf Cake
A delightful dessert that combines cake and ice cream in a rich, moist loaf finished with chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles Add gently to prevent breakage
For the Ice Cream Layer
- 1 quart ice cream (flavor of your choice) Should be slightly softened for easy spreading
For the Ganache
- 1 cup heavy cream To be heated
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, until fully combined.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently.
Assembly and Baking
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing it into an even layer.
- Layer the ice cream over the batter, then cover with the remaining batter and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ganache Preparation
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cake and let it drip down the sides.
Serving
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator before slicing. Serve each slice garnished with additional sprinkles or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Customize with different ice cream flavors or add-ins like crushed cookies or chopped nuts. Store in an airtight container or freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic.