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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Rich & Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake

There’s nothing quite like a rich, silky chocolate mousse. When combined with a moist, tender chocolate cake, you have the most wonderful cake – perfect for celebrations or satisfying a chocolate craving. This chocolate mousse cake is that chocolate cake. If you’ve ever made my Raspberry Chocolate Cake or my Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake, you’ve already made the cake itself before. It’s always a hit and super easy to make. It’s very similar to my favorite Chocolate Cake, but a touch more sturdy, which works well for the layering in this cake.

The three layers of chocolate cake are layered with a traditional, decadent, smooth chocolate mousse. There are no shortcuts here. We are using real-deal chocolate mousse. The whole thing is covered with chocolate-infused whipped cream frosting and garnished with chocolate sprinkles. Each aspect of this cake is loaded with chocolate flavor and is sure to wow the chocolate lovers in your life.

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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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Why You’ll Love This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Summertime is here and there is nothing quite like a strawberry-loaded dessert to celebrate. Not only is this cheesecake loaded with real strawberry flavor but it is also far less labor-intensive than a classic baked cheesecake. Here are several reasons I love this cheesecake.

• Thick and creamy. The texture of this no bake dessert is certainly one to write home about. The cream cheese makes it wonderfully thick and creamy while the airy whipped cream folded into it gives it the perfect amount of lightness. The gelatin also helps to thicken and stabilize it, so that you can add plenty of strawberry flavor without sacrificing texture.
• Real strawberry flavor. All of the strawberry flavor in this dessert comes from real strawberries. The berries are cooked down a bit and thickened, causing their natural sugars to bloom into a full, summery flavor that permeates throughout the filling.
• Quick, easy, and no oven necessary. I love making cheesecakes but I know it can be intimidating. No bake cheesecakes are much more accessible and take less time. Spend less than half of the time and effort on this no bake dessert than you would on a classic, baked rendition. The best part? It’s equally as delicious.

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