Salted Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This no bake salted chocolate ice cream cake is my go to when I need something impressive but don't have time to fuss with the oven. The beauty of this dessert is that it comes together in just twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have at home. Dark chocolate, our star ingredient here, is packed with antioxidants that make indulging feel a little less guilty. The combination of creamy ice cream, crunchy cookie bits, and that sophisticated salted chocolate flavor creates something truly special. Trust me, your friends will think you spent hours on this when really it's one of the easiest show stoppers you can make.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 300 gdark chocolate chips
- 400 mLheavy cream
- 200 mLwhipped cream
- 100 gchocolate sandwich cookies
- 250 mLmilk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a rack in the middle of the oven for even baking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for a light texture.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
- 4
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir in the vanilla extract for a deeper flavor.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Set aside the whipped cream for later use.
- 6
Combine the flour mixture and melted chocolate, then fold in the whipped cream.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter for a smooth texture.
- 7
Pour the batter into a 20cm (8 inch) springform pan lined with parchment paper.
Tip: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8
Let the cake cool completely before assembling the layers.
Tip: Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours for the best results.
- 9
To assemble, place a layer of cake, followed by a layer of whipped cream, and finally a layer of chocolate sandwich cookies.
Tip: Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before serving.
- 10
Drizzle with melted chocolate and serve immediately.
Tip: Optional: garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt and a few chocolate chips for added indulgence.
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