Description
Mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwiched between two soft, chocolate-y cake layers for a refreshing and indulgent summer treat.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup (33 g) sifted before measuring unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) boiling water
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) canola or safflower oil at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp 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: Chocolate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45