Ice Cream Cake

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2007

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: 5, 10, 15

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (12)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(12)

Prep Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

1 pound cake, vanilla, chocolate, or swirl
1 rectangular box vanilla, chocolate, or swirl ice cream, slightly softened
1/4 to 1/2 cup coffee liqueur, or any liqueur you have on hand, divided
3 to 4 tablespoons leftover coffee, divided
1 cup cocoa powder

Directions

Line a meat loaf pan with plastic wrap so that it is completely covered, with lots of extra hanging over the edges.

Cut the pound cake lengthwise in 4 equally thin rectangular slabs. Cut 1 of the rectangles in 1/2 widthwise, then cut another 1 of the rectangles in 1/2 lengthwise. You should have 2 full slabs, 2 thin rectangular strips, and 2 squares. Begin layering the meatloaf pan with 1 of the full slabs on the bottom, then the 2 strips on either side. Place the 2 squares of pound cake vertically on each end of the pan. The loaf pan should now be completely encased in pound cake.

Lightly brush, our drizzle, the pound cake with the liqueur and leftover coffee, reserving some for the top piece. Scoop the ice cream into the cavity of the pound cake and smooth it out with a small offset spatula or your fingertips so that it is all even around the pan. Once the pan is full of ice cream, pour the remaining liqueur and coffee over the remaining piece of pound cake. Top the ice cream with the remaining piece of pound cake and press down. Cover the cake with the plastic wrap and put back in the freezer for at least an hour. Using the overhanging plastic wrap, remove the ice cream cake from the loaf pan. Place the loaf on a serving platter and sprinkle with the cocoa powder and serve.

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Bob Redmond, OR 03-17-2009
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Great recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used Limoncello and lemon creme pie ice cream. It was awesome to say the least, thanks Rachel. BTW couldn't find the... cheesecake ice cream either. Read more
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Nadine Newburgh, NY 02-20-2009
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Over the top
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This is an average recipe nothing special I made mine special by adding strawberries and a strawberry liquer you can use any... kind of fruit and liquer to match peaches are very good also with a peach ice cream. Rachel really doesnt have the time to showcase this as over the top because it is suppose to be dessert in 5 min, However I made mine over the top.Read more
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Sierra Indian Rocks Beach, FL 11-24-2008
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Simple to prepare and delish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this cake for the second time over the weekend and as before it was wonderful. So easy to make and a great last... minute recipe. Read more
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Anonymous 08-22-2008
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verry good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

easy to make
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MIREYA BROWNSVILLE, TX 07-20-2008
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ICE CREAM
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

LOVE AND ENJOYED THE RECIPE AND EASY TO DO. THANKS AND CONGRATS
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Karen El Paso, TX 07-18-2008
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Presentation is not appealing!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

The taste of the ice cream cake was ok, nothing special. I wouldn't serve this to guests because the presentation of the cake... was awful. It looked unappetizing. Next time I will use a different combination of ice cream and flavorings and I will put more thought into how the cake is put together.Read more