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- Carbohydrate 23.5258333566071 g
- Cholesterol 9.56666666662722 mg
- Fat 3.71864583342678 g
- Fiber 0.973666660114381 g
- Protein 1.70594166730098 g
- Saturated Fat 2.1912345833814 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (67g)
- Sodium 51.7629166812516 mg
- Sugar 22.5521666964927 g
- Trans Fat 0.257634583420407 g
- Calories 131 calories
Step-by-step
- Slice pound cake horizontally into 3 layers.
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap and extend the wrap over the edges.
- Place one layer of cake into the pan.
- Drizzle 2 Tbsp of chocolate syrup and 2 Tbsp strong coffee over the cake.
- Spread 2 scoops of ice cream evenly over the cake.
- Repeat the same with the two other layers.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze.
- When ready to serve, use the plastic wrap liner to lift the cake out of the pan.
- Remove plastic wrap.
- Sprinkle with shaved chocolate and hot fudge sauce.
Unlike a traditional baked layer cake frosted with buttercream, this frozen variation relies on structural freezing and liquid absorption to hold its shape. Standard cakes depend on oven heat and chemical leaveners. This dessert depends on a loaf pan and a domestic freezer set to zero degrees Fahrenheit.
Structuring the Layers
Line the loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a four-inch overhang on all sides. This overhang acts as a sling for extraction after freezing. Slice the pound cake horizontally into three even slabs using a serrated bread knife. Drizzle the strong brewed coffee and chocolate syrup onto the cake layers immediately before adding the softened ice cream. Softening the ice cream for fifteen minutes in the refrigerator makes it spreadable without melting the dairy solids into liquid. Stack the components tightly inside the lined pan to eliminate air pockets, then seal the plastic wrap tightly over the top.
- If the ice cream is too liquid during assembly, transfer the loaf pan to the freezer for ten minutes between layers.
- Store the dessert in the freezer for at least two hours to ensure the structure solidifies completely before slicing.
- Run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe it dry between cuts to achieve clean edges through the frozen cake.
