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Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake with homemade ice cream

Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake

5 from 1 vote
This Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake combines the timeless flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream topped on a rich, fudgy brownie. Perfect for celebrations or as a refreshing treat on a warm day.
Servings 20 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients
  

Cocoa Brownie

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
  • 1/3 cup (70g) vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour

Chocolate Ice Cream

  • 1 cup (240g) whipping cream , chilled
  • 1/2 can (7oz,198g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt

Strawberry Sauce

  • 7 oz (200g) strawberries , fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice

Strawberry Ice Cream

  • 7 oz (200g) whipping cream , chilled
  • 1/2 can (7oz,198g) sweetened condensed milk
  • strawberry sauce

Vanilla Ice Cream

  • 1 cup (240g) whipping cream , chilled
  • 1/2 can (7oz,198g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsp (10g) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt

For Decoration

Instructions
 

Prepare the cocoa brownie.

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease and line a 8-inch (20cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl whisk the egg with sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
    Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake- preparing brownie
  • Incorporate oil.
  • Add the flour and cocoa powder and whisk to fully incorporate.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
    Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake- preparing brownie
  • Let cool completely.

Prepare the strawberry sauce.

  • Place strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
    Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake- preparing strawberry sauce
  • Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickens.
  • Remove from heat and sieve to remove seeds. Let cool completely.

Prepare the chocolate ice cream.

  • In a large bowl whip cream until stiff peaks form.
    Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake- preparing chocolate ice cream
  • Mix in the sweetened condensed milk, salt and cocoa powder until well combined.
  • Transfer the cake onto a serving platter.
  • Add a cake ring around the cake and line with an acetate sheet.
    Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake- preparing chocolate ice cream
  • Pour the chocolate ice cream mixture over the cake. Smooth the top.
  • Freeze for 1-2 hours until slightly set.

Prepare the strawberry ice cream.

  • In a large bowl whip cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Mix in the sweetened condensed milk and the strawberry sauce until well combined.
    Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake- preparing strawberry ice cream
  • Pour the strawberry ice cream mixture over the frozen chocolate ice cream layer. Smooth the top using a spatula.
    Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake- preparing strawberry ice cream
  • Freeze for another 1-2 hours until slightly set.

Prepare the vanilla ice cream.

  • In a large bowl whip cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Mix in the sweetened condensed milk, salt and vanilla extract until well combined.
    Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake- preparing vanilla ice cream
  • Pour the vanilla ice cream mixture over the strawberry layer. Smooth the top.
  • Freeze for 6 hours or overnight to set completely.
  • Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries and chocolate candies or shards. Dust with powdered sugar.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 20Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 14.6gProtein: 2.5gFat: 13.6gSaturated Fat: 7.7gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 11.8gCalcium: 53mg
Calories: 220kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frozen dessert, ice cream cake, Neapolitan cake, summer