Ready, Set... Raspberry

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

27 Jul 2008 12:14 PM

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are abundant this time of year and while they can be added to a number of recipes none is likely as sweet as this one.

This Raspberry Ice Cream Cake is the perfect frozen treat to devour at the end of a scorching hot day. And given that it is easy to prepare you won't have to wait for a special occasion to make it.

Warning: While it is simple to assemble it is time consuming to make since it requires placing the cake in the freezer in couple of times before you can begin frosting and garnishing.

RASPBERRY ICE CREAM CAKE

Ingredients:

2 quarts good quality vanilla bean ice cream

2 quarts raspberry sorbet

Good Quality Pre-made Sponge Cake

Ingredients for Frosting:

1/2 cup butter

2 cups powdered sugar

2 egg whites

2 teaspoons raspberry liqueur

Directions:

To make icing cream butter and gradually stir in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Set aside.

Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.

Gradually beat in 1 cup of the powdered sugar.

Combine both mixtures and continue adding the powdered sugar until you reach a smooth consistency.

Add liqueur at the end and mix well.

To assemble cake cut long slices of sponge cake and place them at the bottom of a large springform pan.

Add thick layer of sorbet, cover, and place in freezer for 2 hours.

Remove from freezer and add thick layer of vanilla bean ice cream, cover and place back in freezer for another hour.

Remove from freezer and add another layer of cake.

Return to freezer for 30 minutes.

Remove from freezer and remove cake from springform pan.

Decorate cake with icing and garnish with fresh raspberries. You could also drizzle the entire cake with melted white chocolate and return to freezer for 20 minutes before serving.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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