Ice-Cream Cake
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic frozen dessert featuring layers of ladyfingers, vanilla ice cream, orange, raspberry, and pineapple flavors. Perfectly refreshing for special gatherings and easily made ahead.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 0 mins | 8 hours | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mold
- Blender
- Chilled bowl
- Freezer
Ingredients
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 18-20 | Ladyfingers | Standard-size, a little more than 2 packages, split in half |
| 2 quarts | Vanilla ice cream | Divided |
| 1 | Frozen orange-juice concentrate | 6-ounce can, undiluted |
| 2 packages | Frozen raspberries | Thawed |
| two 9-ounce cans | Crushed pineapple | Crushed |
| 1 tablespoon | Frozen lemonade concentrate | Undiluted |
| 1 teaspoon | Almond flavoring | None |
| 1 teaspoon | Rum flavoring | None |
| 6 | Maraschino cherries | Chopped |
| 3 tablespoons | Blanched pistachio nuts | Chopped |
| As needed | Sweetened whipped cream | For garnish |
| As needed | Sugared strawberries | For garnish |
| As needed | Mint | For garnish |
Instructions
Step 1: Assembly and Orange Layer
- Line the bottom and sides of a 9” springform pan with 18-20 ladyfingers, split in half.
- Mix 1 quart vanilla ice cream with the 1 frozen orange-juice concentrate.
- Pour into mold over the bottom layer of ladyfingers.
- If ice cream becomes too soft, refreeze slightly before pouring. Freeze firm.
Step 2: Raspberry and Pineapple Layer
- Purée the 2 packages frozen raspberries and two 9-ounce cans crushed pineapple—or use the blender—and add the 1 tablespoon frozen lemonade concentrate.
- Strain to remove seeds and freeze until partially frozen.
- Place in a chilled bowl and beat slightly.
- Spoon over orange layer and refreeze until firm.
Step 3: Final Layer and Freezing
- To the other 1 quart vanilla ice cream add 1 teaspoon almond flavoring, 1 teaspoon rum flavoring, 6 maraschino cherries, and 3 tablespoons blanched pistachio nuts.
- Pour over raspberry layer and freeze overnight until completely firm.
Step 4: Serving
- Remove cake from freezer and place in refrigerator about 2 hours before serving.
- Remove from pan, and garnish with sweetened whipped cream, sugared strawberries, and mint.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Cover and freeze overnight for up to several days. Transfer to the refrigerator about 2 hours before serving to soften slightly.
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