Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

I love all kinds of cake – ice cream cakes included. They are perfect for all kinds of occasions. And so many people love eating ice cream with their cake, why not make a cake that includes both?! This cake does just that, with the bonus of including fresh strawberries for summer.

This strawberry ice cream cake recipe is super easy to follow too. It starts with my well-loved Moist Vanilla Layer Cake, but the recipe is cut in half for just one 8-inch cake layer. It makes a wonderful base for this ice cream cake. On top of the cake layer is a strawberry filling. It’s an extra step that may seem unnecessary, but I wanted to pack a little something extra into this cake and the filling layer does just that. It’s cooked over the stove to remove the excess water so that it’s not icy, but ends up creamy and full of strawberry flavor. If you’re a big strawberry fan, you don’t want to leave this layer out.

The cake is topped with strawberry ice cream and you can either use store-bought or make your own. I love my no-churn strawberry ice cream and it would make a great homemade option. However you go about about the ice cream layer, finish off your ice cream cake with some homemade whipped cream and decorate as you like. This cake is sure to be a hit for summer – and even year-round for true ice cream cake lovers!

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Easy Strawberry Brownie Cheesecake

Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. A classic combination. This brownie-bottom cheesecake does it right. The base of this delicious dessert is a wonderfully dense and chewy brownie that’s super easy to throw together. It’s perfectly moist and oh so chocolaty. The brownie is topped with a smooth, creamy no-bake vanilla cheesecake that has a wonderful tang to it. The cake is finished off with a layer of luscious whipped cream and a pop of sliced fresh strawberries. Swoon!

Not only is this cheesecake absolutely delicious, but it’s surprisingly simple to make. The brownie base doesn’t require any fancy mixing strategies and the cheesecake filling doesn’t require any baking. Plus, as simple as it is, it’s so refreshing and light – even with a brownie base. It’ll surprise you with how good it is and keep you coming back for more.

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Easy Mini Cheesecake Recipe

These easy mini cheesecakes are the perfect sharable dessert. The way the rich, creamy filling combines with the subtle crunch of the buttery graham cracker crust makes them utterly irresistible. The filling has the nicest little tang to it, too, that I just can’t get enough of. They are topped with classic homemade whipped cream and a smattering of fresh berries. The perfect, elegant mini dessert.

If you haven’t made mini desserts in the past, now is a great time to start. They are easily shareable and transportable. Plus, they’re easy to make (usually) and they feel so much more guilt-free than your average, full-sized treat. This classic vanilla mini cheesecake is no exception. You’re going to love it.

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The Best Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe

Strawberries are one of the best parts of summer, in my opinion. This pound cake really puts them on show. This easy-to-make dessert is one of those go-to recipes you need to have in your back pocket this summer. It’s a little more complex than an old-fashioned pound cake (read on to learn about the origins of this baked good) but it is still friendly to almost any level of baking experience.

So what’s it like? So. Much. Strawberry. The strawberry puree cooked into the cake, as well as into the frosting, delivers bright, sweet strawberry flavor to every inch of the dessert. The addition of just a splash of strawberry extract really takes it to the next level. Glorious strawberry flavor aside, this cake has a pretty unbeatable texture. It’s dense enough to be satisfying to bite into (as any pound cake should be) but is also the perfect amount of tender and moist. It’s an absolute joy. If you even kind of like strawberries you have to try this recipe. By the time you’ve had your first bite, you’ll have developed a potentially unhealthy obsession with this summertime fruit.

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The Best Angel Food Cake Recipe

This cake is one of the lightest cakes you’ll ever eat. It’s made up of egg whites whipped into a frenzy with cream of tartar to stabilize it, vanilla extract, and a bit of sugar. A thoroughly sifted flour mixture is gingerly folded into the egg whites so as to maintain as much volume as possible. Once baked, the result is a silky, cloud-like cake that is so elegant and crowd-pleasing.

The best part about it is that with only 40 minutes of active kitchen time, you end up with a cake that is just so much better than store-bought. Trust me – you’ll never buy another one again after tasting homemade. Whether you serve slices of this homemade angel food cake with some fresh whipped cream and berries, or layer it into another dessert, you’ll be transported to dessert heaven.

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