Recipe for Pink Velvet Ice Cream Cake

 

 

Recipe for Pink Velvet Ice Cream Cake

 

Recipe for Pink Velvet Ice Cream Cake:

*Ingredients:*

For the crust:

- 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos), crushed

- 1/4 cup granulated sugar

- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

For the ice cream:

- 2 cups heavy cream

- 1 cup whole milk

- 1/2 cup granulated sugar

- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 2-3 drops red food coloring (for pink color)

For the frosting:

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 2 cups powdered sugar

- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 2-3 drops red food coloring

*Instructions:*

1. Prepare crust: Mix crushed cookies, sugar, and melted butter. Press into 9-inch springform pan.

2. Make ice cream: Combine cream, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and food coloring. Churn in ice cream maker.

3. Assemble cake: Spread ice cream over crust. Freeze 30 minutes.

4. Frost cake: Mix butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and food coloring.

*Nutrition (per serving):*

- Calories: 440

- Fat: 28g

- Saturated Fat: 18g

- Cholesterol: 60mg

- Sodium: 250mg

- Carbohydrates: 45g

- Fiber: 3g

- Sugar: 35g

- Protein: 5g

*Variations (optional):*

1. Add strawberry or raspberry puree for fruity twist.

2. Use different types of cookies for crust.

3. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts.

4. Substitute almond milk or coconut milk for dairy.

*Tips:*

1. Use high-quality ice cream maker.

2. Freeze cake at least 2 hours before serving.

3. Let cake sit 10 minutes at room temperature before slicing.

4. Adjust food coloring for desired pink shade.

*Additional Ideas:*

- Use pink velvet cake mix for easier preparation.

- Add pink sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration.

- Create layered cake with multiple ice cream flavors.

- Make mini cakes for individual servings.