Easy Copycat Carvel Ice Cream Cake Recipe
This Carvel Ice Cream Cake recipe is your ticket to a homemade frozen delight. Create magic with simple steps and savor the sweetness.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Round Cake Pans
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
- Hand mixer or Stand mixer
- Whisk or Spoon
- Plastic Wrap
- Freezer Space
- Hot Water and Towel
- Decorating Tools (Optional)
- Crushing Tool (Optional)
Ingredients
Chocolate Crunch Layer:
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon blackstrap molasses
- ½ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup gentle sweet or your own sweetener blend
- Pinch of mineral salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Vanilla Ice Cream Layer:
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup THM Gentle Sweet or your sweetener blend
- 1 & 1/4 cups unsweetened cashew or almond milk
- 6 tablespoons unflavored whey protein
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Gluccie
Chocolate Ice Cream Layer:
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup THM Gentle Sweet or your sweetener blend
- 1 & 1/4 cups unsweetened cashew or almond milk
- 2 tablespoons unflavored whey protein
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Gluccie
Whipped Cream Frosting:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered Swerve or your sweetener blend
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Gluccie
For Decorating:
- Sugar-free sprinkles
Instructions
Step 1: Chocolate Crunch Layer
- Melt 2 tablespoons of refined coconut oil.
- Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of blackstrap molasses.
- Add 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/3 cup gentle sweet, a pinch of mineral salt, and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Mix until you achieve a crumb-like texture.
- Set aside for later use as the chocolate crunch layer.
Step 2: Vanilla Ice Cream Layer
- In a blender, combine 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup THM Gentle Sweet, 1 & 1/4 cups unsweetened cashew or almond milk, 6 tablespoons unflavored whey protein, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/16 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon Gluccie.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for about 20 minutes.
- Spread the vanilla ice cream in a container.
- Sprinkle the chocolate crunch layer evenly on top.
- Freeze for at least 1-2 hours until solid.
Step 3: Chocolate Ice Cream Layer
- Repeat the blending process for the chocolate ice cream ingredients.
- Pour the chocolate ice cream over the frozen vanilla layer and spread evenly.
- Freeze for at least 2-3 hours until solid.
Step 4: Whipped Cream Frosting
- In a cold bowl, whip 1 cup of whipping cream until it starts to thicken.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup powdered Swerve, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon Gluccie.
- Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Step 5: Assembling the Cake
- Place the chocolate ice cream cake layers on a serving plate.
- Carefully remove the pan or ring to expose the layers.
- Ice the cake with the stabilized whipped cream, ensuring even coverage.
- Decorate with sugar-free sprinkles.
Step 6: Final Steps
- Return the decorated cake to the freezer to allow it to set.
- Before serving, let the cake thaw for 10-15 minutes.
- Enjoy your homemade Carvel Ice Cream Cake recipe.
Notes
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