Combining the best parts of several desserts, strawberry shortcake ice cream cake is the perfect summer sweet.
It could not be simpler than that!
Add buttermilk, oil, and egg; whisk to combine.
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Bake Cake Layer:
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake until edges are golden and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Transfer loaf pan to a wire rack.
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Let Cake Layer cool completely, about 1 hour.
Add ice cream to loaf pan:
Spread mixture evenly in pan.
Freeze, uncovered, until firm, about 1 hour.
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Top ice cream with sorbet:
Remove from freezer; spread sorbet evenly over ice cream.
Trim the Cake Layer:
Remove cooled Cake Layer from loaf pan.
Using a serrated knife, trim the domed top of Cake Layer to make it flat and even.
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Add Cake Layer to Ice Cream Layer:
Remove Ice Cream Layer from freezer.
Place Cake Layer, cut side down, on top of sorbet.
Cover and freeze until Ice Cream Layer is solid, about 6 hours.
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Let stand, stirring occasionally, until strawberries begin to release their juices, about 10 minutes.
Remove cake from pan, and top with strawberries:
Remove ice cream cake from freezer.
Run a butter knife along the edges to loosen from pan.
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Invert onto a platter; top with strawberry mixture, if desired.
Serve immediately, or cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze up to 1 month.
If making it ahead, you could store the cake well-wrapped in the freezer for up to one month.
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Top with freshly macerated strawberries before serving for the best texture.
Store leftover slices of ice cream cake well-wrapped or in an airtight container.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yesthis cake can be made with any cake recipe you prefer.
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Feel free to swirl chopped strawberries and preserves into store-bought vanilla ice cream for a similar look.
Before serving, let your ice cream cake temper in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
