Melted Ice Cream Cake

Description

Source: MALAI - POOJA BAVISHI

Does anyone remember when melted ice cream cake was all the rage on social media? When people would mix a pint of melted ice cream with self-rising flour and call it cake? Of course I had to try it. I added a little fat for moisture, more sugar, and even a glaze to pump up the flavor of the ice cream. Results? It’s rich, satisfying, and amazingly easy. When I make this cake, I often use pints of ice cream that have developed an iciness after sitting in the freezer too long. That icy flavor melts away in the cake, so I know it will go unnoticed.

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup granulated cane sugar
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 pint ice cream, melted
• ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon ground spices, such as cinnamon or Malai Chai Masala
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
3. To make the cake, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and coconut oil until well mixed.
5. Add the melted ice cream and stir until fully incorporated.
6. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour mixture until no dry ingredient streaks remain.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
8. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
9. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
10. While the cake is baking, make the glaze.
11. Sift the confectioners’ sugar into a medium bowl.
12. Add the cream, spices, and salt and whisk until smooth.
13. Once the cake has cooled, pour the glaze over the top.
14. Let the cake sit for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to harden, then slice and serve.

YIELD: MAKES 8-10 SERVINGS