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Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake

Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake
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Indulge in the delightful layers of our Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake! This show-stopping dessert brings together a rich chocolate cake base with sweet strawberry and creamy vanilla ice cream, all topped off with a luscious whipped cream finish. Perfect for birthdays, summer gatherings, or any celebration, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its colorful presentation and delicious flavors. No ice cream maker is needed, making it an easy yet stunning treat to whip up at home. Enjoy each slice of this frozen delight that’s perfect for warm days and special occasions!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 4 tsp strawberry extract
  • 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)
  • about 20 drops red food coloring
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Add egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla; combine well before adding boiling water.
  3. Pour batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on racks.
  4. For the ice cream layers, blend cream cheese with sugar and milk until smooth; fold in Cool Whip with strawberry extract for the strawberry layer and vanilla bean paste for the vanilla layer.
  5. Assemble by layering chocolate cake, strawberry mixture, second chocolate layer, and vanilla mixture on top.
  6. Finish with whipped cream topping; chill for at least two hours before serving.

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