Description
Mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwiched between two soft, chocolate-y cake layers for a refreshing and indulgent summer treat.
Ingredients
Units
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- 3/8 cup plus 1 tablespoon (1.15 oz or 33 grams) sifted before measuring unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup canola or safflower oil at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pint Edy's Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream or your favorite brand
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix the boiling water with the cocoa and stir until fully dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and oil until combined. Add the cooled cocoa mixture and stir until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the cocoa mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the batter gently, maintaining as much air as possible.
- Spread the batter evenly onto a cookie/jelly roll sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the cake.
- To assemble the sandwiches, place a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream between two cake stars and gently press together.
- Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 1-2 hours.
Notes
For best results, use a high-quality mint chocolate chip ice cream with a good chocolate to cream ratio. The cake is not very sweet, balancing well with the ice cream. Store sandwiches in the freezer for occasional indulgence. If you prefer, you can make your own ice cream for a more personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45