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An ice cream cake is the ultimate blend of two great desserts: cake and ice cream. This dessert combines rich and creamy ice cream with soft, fluffy cake layers. Even more, an ice cream cake recipe can pull off so many different guises, so it is a favourite among dessert lovers. Layering cake and ice cream is the start of a classic ice cream cake recipe. First, bake a superficial layer of cake, whether plain vanilla or chocolate sponge; let it cool entirely. If necessary, slice the cake when cooled into layers. Choose a favourite flavour of ice cream-chocolate, vanilla, or fruit flavour for this dessert. Let it soften for easier spreading. Take the softened ice cream and layer over the cake layers, smoothing it out using a spatula. You may change flavour or add layers of crushed cookies, candies, or fruits to bring in added texture and taste. Freeze after layering until firm. A final layer of frosting or whipped cream atop the cake, and thoroughly coating its sides, is often included in the recipe for ice cream cake. Additional toppings could be sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or even fresh fruits. The finished cake should then be placed in the freezer until served. The glory of an ice cream cake: textural and flavour contrasts that come together in a showstopping dessert that's as fun to make as it is to eat.