Ingredients
Cake
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Vanilla Ice Cream
- High-quality vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Prepare the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.
- Gradually add the hot water to the batter, mixing until smooth. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Assemble the Dessert:
- Once the chocolate cakes have cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Add a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the ice cream.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy the combination of warm chocolate cake and cold vanilla ice cream.You can also get creative with toppings like chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or even some chopped nuts to enhance the flavor and presentation of this dessert. It's a classic combination that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla ice cream chocolate cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
409
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
44
mg
15
%
Sodium
634
mg
28
%
Potassium
88
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
60
g
20
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
41
g
46
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
112
IU
2
%
Calcium
92
mg
9
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.