Mixed Berry Ice Cream Vanilla Pound Cake

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Keep cool this summer with this Mixed Berry Ice Cream Vanilla Pound Cake! Truly the perfect dessert for summer. A rich and buttery pound cake layered with homemade vanilla ice cream, swirled with two flavors of jam, and topped with sweet Chantilly cream. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, cold, while every bite is bursting with sweet berries! Bonus? This cake is effortlessly SO PRETTY. Top with all of your favorite fresh in-season fruits and berries to not only add a gorgeous element to this cake, but also to give every bite that extra bit of deliciousness!

About The Recipe

To celebrate the long weekend, my mom and I thought it would be fun to share one more frozen treat to keep cool through these hot summer days! But, we wanted to share something a bit different from our Lavender Blackberry White Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches from last Friday.

We also had some blackberry jam and strawberry leftover from a few recipes that we wanted to use before the end of summer! Which is what lead us to making this cake.

And, honestly, who doesn’t love a good ice cream cake?!

When it comes to summer, I have so many memories of eating my mom’s pound cake with whipped cream and sweet strawberries straight from the garden. It was always one of my favorite treats!

So, for me, pound cake is almost synonymous with summer. This recipe is kinda like a frozen version of that very same treat that I used to enjoy as a kid!

But, I have to say, this recipe might be even more delicious.

Sweet, buttery pound cake with layers of creamy vanilla ice cream that’s been swirled with a classic blend of strawberry and blackberry jam to really create the essence of summer!

Honestly, it turned out so much better than we ever could have imagined. It’s just the right combination of textures and flavors! Not going to lie, I could properly eat this whole cake by myself.

It’s the perfect cake to serve all summer long, but especially to celebrate the 4th!

What is an Ice Cream Cake?

Traditionally, an ice cream cake consists of a layer cake and ice cream! They can vary in flavors, colors, and textures. Though, to change things up, we decided to make a pound cake in a loaf pan to create a cute and convenient summertime dessert!

Reasons You Will Love This Mixed Berry Ice Cream Pound Cake

• A delicious twist on the classic summer dessert.
• Buttery, creamy, extra sweet, and jam-packed with flavor.
• The perfect crowd-pleasing dessert to stay cool this summer!
• From scratch pound cake layered with homemade eggless vanilla ice cream.
• Gorgeous with little to no effort.
• Great for summer holiday’s and special occasions!

Equipment Needed

• Stand Mixer
• Rubber Spatula
• Loaf Pan
• Serrated Knife
• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Ice Cream Machine
• Offset Spatula

Ingredients

Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

For The Cake:

• Cake Flour – For the perfect structure and texture, we opted to use the cake flour to make this vanilla cake a little extra special and even more delicious!
• Baking Powder – Leavening is essential for baking, as this is what creates the light and fluff texture you know and love.
• Salt – A dash of salt enhances the flavor of this cake, while cutting the sweetness just a little bit.
• Granulated Sugar – Adds just the right amount of sweetness, without being too much.
• Unsalted Butter – We opted to use unsalted butter for this cake so we could control the amount of salt in the recipe!
• Large Eggs – Remember to set your eggs out ahead of time to allow them to come to room temperate. This will make it easier for them to incorporate into the batter!
• Whole Milk – Using whole fat milk makes this cake incredibly tender.
• Vanilla Extract – This is what gives this cake all of it’s flavor! Be sure to use a high quality vanilla for the ultimate flavor.

For The Ice Cream:

• Heavy Cream – The secret to rich and creamy ice cream is using heavy cream! Since it has a much higher fat content than regular milk, it creates the signature creamy texture.
• Whole Milk – To cut some of that richness, we add whole milk to our ice cream. It’s still a higher fat content, keeping the ice cream creamy, but also lightening it up slightly!
• Granulated Sugar – Adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this ice cream.
• Vanilla Extract – This is what provides the delicious flavor!
• Salt – Cuts some of the sweetness while enhancing the flavor.
• Strawberry Jam – Provides an intense strawberry flavor to every bite.
• Blackberry Jam – To compliment the strawberry, we swirled in some blackberry jam! This adds a delicious mixed berry flavor.

How To Make Mixed Berry Ice Cream Pound Cake

Step 1: Prepare cake batter

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla.

Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.

Step 2: Bake

Spoon batter into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until cake tests done.

Step 3: Make ice cream

In a medium bowl, mix cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until sugar is dissolved.

Pour into ice cream machine and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 4: Cut and layer

Split cooled cake into thirds.

Place bottom piece cut side up in prepared pan. Top with half of ice cream.

Swirl in ¼ cup each of strawberry and blackberry jam.

Repeat layer. Top with final ⅓ of cake. Place in freezer until solid, at least 6 hours.

Step 5: Decorate

Top with Chantilly cream and mixed berries, if desired.

FAQ’s and Troubleshooting

Decorating Ideas

The one thing I love about this cake is just how easy it is to decorate! Here are some of our favorite ways to make this cake effortlessly gorgeous.

• Chantilly Cream – Aka sweetened whipped cream! This not only adds an extra creamy element, but can be used decoratively. You can pipe or spread the Chantilly cream over this cake just before serving.
• Fresh Fruits and Berries – If you topped this cake with whipped cream, you can add your favorites fruits and berries to add a delicious decorative element atop this cake.
• Edible Flowers – If available at your local grocery store, you could top this cake with edible flowers!
• Sparklers – Not only do food-safe sparklers make this cake incredibly fun, but it also can make it super festive for the 4th!

How To Store

Once this cake is assembled, it needs to be kept in the freezer! So, right after serving, if there’s any leftover, it needs to be left in the freezer. Place in a 9 inch loaf pan and top with plastic wrap before covering with foil. It should keep for about 1-3 weeks.

Substitutions

• If you don’t have cake flour, you can make your own! Measure out 2 cups of all purpose flour and place in a glass bowl. Remove 4 Tablespoons and then add 4 Tablespoons of corn starch. Whisk until well combined.
• No time to make your own? You can use store-bought vanilla pound cake, vanilla ice cream, strawberry jam, as well as blackberry jam! It will not taste as good as homemade, but it will do in a pinch.

Looking for more recipes like this? Here are a few you may like:

Lavender Blackberry White Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake

S’mores Icebox Cake

Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

No Bake Summer Berry Trifle

Expert Tips

• Set your eggs, butter, and milk out ahead of time to allow them to come to room temperature.
• Check your baking powder to make sure it’s still in-date.
• Remember to preheat your oven!
• Scrape down the sides of your mixing bowl OFTEN! This is super important to make sure the butter is fully incorporated.
• Be careful to not over-mix your batter.
• If you’re unsure the cake is baked, you can use a cake tester or tooth pick. If it comes clean, the cake is baked!
• Let the cake cool COMPLETELY before cutting/assembling.
• The milks for the ice cream need to be COLD.
• Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved before adding it to the ice cream machine.

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