Description
Indulge in these decadent Valentine’s cakes served creatively as a nice cream bowl. Rich chocolate cake pieces layered with creamy vanilla ice cream, garnished with chocolate shavings and fresh strawberries, make for a delightful and festive dessert perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
For Serving
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cake texture.
- Add eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure even distribution and a smooth batter.
- Stir in vanilla extract: Add vanilla extract to infuse the cake with a warm, aromatic flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients and milk: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and milk. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, stirring gently to blend all ingredients without overmixing.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely before cutting into small pieces, which will be used for layering.
- Assemble the nice cream bowl: In serving bowls, layer the cake pieces with scoops of vanilla ice cream, creating a delightful contrast of warm cake and cold ice cream.
- Add garnishes: Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top and add fresh strawberries to enhance the flavor and presentation.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy this decadent Valentine’s dessert right away for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake moist and light.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for the best flavor contrast.
- Fresh strawberries can be substituted with raspberries or cherries based on preference.
