Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Cake

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Cake
45 min.
8
42kcal

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Looking for a festive dessert that truly captures the spirit of summer? This Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Cake is the perfect treat for your next gathering, whether it’s a Fourth of July celebration, a birthday party, or simply a warm-weather indulgence. With its stunning layers of vibrant strawberry and blueberry sorbets paired with a creamy lemon ice cream, this cake is as delightful to look at as it is to eat.

Not only is this dessert visually appealing, but it also caters to various dietary needs. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it an excellent choice for many guests. Plus, with just 45 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this showstopper without spending all day in the kitchen.

Each slice offers a refreshing burst of fruity flavor combined with the satisfying crunch of cookie crumbs or candied ginger, contrasting beautifully with the smooth textures of the ice cream layers. Garnished with fresh berries and a sprig of mint, this cake promises to be the centerpiece of any dessert table.

If you're ready to impress your family and friends, grab your springform pan and let’s create this delicious Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Cake! It's a simple yet elegant dessert that's sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup candied ginger organic finely chopped finely (process 7 Newman's Own O's — creamy fillings and all — in the food processor until ground)
  • sprigs whipped cream fresh for serving

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • knife
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • cake form
  • springform pan
  • offset spatula

Directions

  1. Place a 9-inch springform pan in the freezer until very cold, at least 1 hour.
  2. Make the strawberry sorbet (or beat premade, frozen sorbet until smooth in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment).
  3. Remove the springform pan from the freezer and immediately scoop in the sorbet. Working quickly, use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to smooth the sorbet into an even layer, approximately 1 inch high.
  4. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup cookie crumbs or candied ginger, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.
  5. Repeat the process with the lemon ice cream and another 1/4 cup of crumbs or candied ginger, freezing 1 hour. Finish with the blueberry sorbet, topping with the last 1/4 cup of crumbs or candied ginger. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze until set, at least two hours or overnight.
  6. Chill a serving plate or cake stand in the freezer.
  7. Just before serving, unmold the cake: Warm the blade of an offset spatula or knife in hot tap water, then wipe it dry. Run the blade around the inside edge of the pan, then unlock and remove the sides.
  8. Place the chilled plate or cake stand upside-down on top of the cake pan and flip everything over so the cake is resting on the plate. Rewarm the knife and gently edge it between the bottom of the pan and the cake to remove the bottom of the pan.
  9. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.
  10. Note:If the entire cake is not eaten in one sitting, immediately after slicing, wrap it well with plastic wrap and put it back in the freezer. This will help prevent melting and refreezing, which can ruin the texture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories42kcal
Protein0.04%
Fat0.6%
Carbs99.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.88
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
1
Nutrition Score
0.0030434781928425%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:42.48kcal
2.12%
Fat:0.03g
0.04%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.11%
Carbohydrates:10.36g
3.45%
Net Carbohydrates:10.36g
3.77%
Sugar:9.95g
11.06%
Cholesterol:0.09mg
0.03%
Sodium:2mg
0.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0g
0.01%
Source:Epicurious