How to Make Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake
Neapolitan cream cake – A trio of irresistible flavors. This Neapolitan cream pie combines the timeless flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream topped with a rich, fudgy brownie. Perfect for celebrations or as a refreshment on a warm day, this Neapolitan cream cake offers a delightful combination of familiar flavors in a unique and delicious presentation.
Ingredients
Cocoa Brownie
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
- 1/3 cup (70g) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
Chocolate Ice Cream
- 1 cup (240g) whipping cream , chilled
- 1/2 can (7oz,198g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
Strawberry Sauce
- 7 oz (200g) strawberries , fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
Strawberry Ice Cream
- 7 oz (200g) whipping cream , chilled
- 1/2 can (7oz,198g) sweetened condensed milk
- strawberry sauce
Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 cup (240g) whipping cream , chilled
- 1/2 can (7oz,198g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp (10g) vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
For Decoration
- fresh strawberries
- chocolate candies
- powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare the cocoa brownie.
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Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease and line a 8-inch (20cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
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In a bowl whisk the egg with sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Incorporate oil.
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Add the flour and cocoa powder and whisk to fully incorporate.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
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Let cool completely.
Prepare the strawberry sauce.
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Place strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
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Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickens.
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Remove from heat and sieve to remove seeds. Let cool completely.
Prepare the chocolate ice cream.
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In a large bowl whip cream until stiff peaks form.
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Mix in the sweetened condensed milk, salt and cocoa powder until well combined.
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Transfer the cake onto a serving platter.
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Add a cake ring around the cake and line with an acetate sheet.
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Pour the chocolate ice cream mixture over the cake. Smooth the top.
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Freeze for 1-2 hours until slightly set.
Prepare the strawberry ice cream.
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In a large bowl whip cream until stiff peaks form.
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Mix in the sweetened condensed milk and the strawberry sauce until well combined.
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Pour the strawberry ice cream mixture over the frozen chocolate ice cream layer. Smooth the top using a spatula.
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Freeze for another 1-2 hours until slightly set.
Prepare the vanilla ice cream.
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In a large bowl whip cream until stiff peaks form.
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Mix in the sweetened condensed milk, salt and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Pour the vanilla ice cream mixture over the strawberry layer. Smooth the top.
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Freeze for 6 hours or overnight to set completely.
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Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries and chocolate candies or shards. Dust with powdered sugar.
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