Chocolate Freckle Ice-Cream Cake

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 2

Rich and decadent Chocolate Freckle Ice-Cream Cake recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

4 hours 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 liters vanilla ice cream ( Streets Blue Ribbon re-freezes well )
	200 g butter , softened
	1 1/2 cups icing sugar
	4 eggs , room temp
	400 g dark chocolate , chopped ( make sure it 's good quality )
	1/2 cup thickened cream
	250 g ladyfingers ( sponge finger biscuits , Zaar defaults to ladyfinger )
	2 packets hundreds and thousands

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

482

Sugar

40g

Fat

31g

Chocolate Freckle Ice-Cream Cake is an Australian classic dessert that's perfect for any occasion. It's a delicious combination of vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate, and hundreds and thousands, making it a popular choice for birthdays and parties. The ladyfingers give it a crunchy texture, while the ice cream provides the perfect creamy balance. This recipe is a must-try for all chocolate lovers out there!

Instructions

1.	Line a 22cm springform pan with baking paper.
2.	Place the vanilla ice cream in a large bowl and let it soften slightly.
3.	Beat the butter and icing sugar together in a separate bowl until pale and creamy. Gradually add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4.	Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir in the thickened cream until well combined.
5.	Fold the butter mixture into the softened vanilla ice cream until combined.
6.	Dip each ladyfinger into the chocolate mixture to coat both sides, then place them around the edge of the prepared pan, dipped-side facing inward. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers until the base of the pan is completely covered.
7.	Pour half of the ice cream mixture into the pan. Sprinkle half of the hundreds and thousands on top. Repeat with the remaining ice cream mixture and hundreds and thousands.
8.	Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This Chocolate Freckle Ice-Cream Cake is a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.
It’s rich and indulgent, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Plus, it’s easy to make and can be prepared in advance.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories, sugar, and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
It’s also not suitable for anyone with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert doesn’t offer any significant health benefits, but the dark chocolate used in the recipe is high in antioxidants and may offer some health benefits when consumed in moderation. It’s also an excellent source of magnesium, iron, and copper.