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Berry Ice Cream Cake

Berry Ice Cream Cake combines moist vanilla cake, creamy berry ice cream, cherry jam, and whipped cream.
Easy to prepare ahead for birthdays and summer parties.
Freeze overnight for perfect slices every time.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Vanilla Cake

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup full-fat buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix

Ice Cream Filling

  • 1200 –1500 ml berry or vanilla ice cream or a combination
  • 6 tablespoons cherry jam
  • Whipped Cream
  • 250 ml cold heavy whipping cream
  • 75 g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh raspberries
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Fresh cherries
  • Fresh blueberries

Instructions
 

Bake the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper or grease with baking spray.
  • Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and oil.
  • Add the vanilla cake mix and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, rotate the pan, then bake another 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.

Assemble the Berry Ice Cream Cake

  • Clean the springform pan and line it completely with plastic wrap.
  • Slice the cooled cake into two even layers.
  • Place one layer into the prepared pan.
  • Let the ice cream soften until scoopable.
  • Scoop different ice cream flavors over the cake layer, spreading evenly.
  • Add spoonfuls of cherry jam and gently swirl into the ice cream.
  • Top with the second cake layer.
  • Freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. This Berry Ice Cream Cake develops the best texture after an overnight freeze.

Prepare the Whipped Cream

  • Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Remove cake from freezer and unmold carefully.
  • Spread whipped cream over the top.
  • Decorate with fresh berries if desired.
  • Serve immediately or return to the freezer until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Cherry jam can be replaced with raspberry or strawberry preserves.
  • Use your favorite premium ice cream flavors.
  • Decorate with chocolate curls, sprinkles, or extra whipped cream for birthdays.
  • Store the finished cake in the freezer until serving.