Revolutionize Your Dessert Game with Pancake Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches
Imagine taking the classic ice cream sandwich to new heights by replacing traditional cookies with soft, fluffy pancake cake rounds. Sounds too good to be true? Think again! With this innovative dessert, you’ll be the talk of the town.
The Magic of Pancake Cake
The pancake cake is a game-changer. Made with a special blend of ingredients, including maple syrup, it’s a cross between a classic vanilla cake and a beloved breakfast pancake. The result is a moist, sweet, and utterly irresistible treat.
Get Creative with Your Ice Cream Sandwiches
The possibilities are endless when it comes to customizing your ice cream sandwiches. Try pairing the pancake cake with unique ice cream flavors, such as matcha or strawberry. Add some personality with toppings like hot fudge, rainbow sprinkles, or chopped nuts. The sky’s the limit!
Party-Perfect Dessert
These ice cream sandwiches are perfect for any gathering. Set up a DIY station with different ice cream flavors and toppings, and let your guests create their own masterpieces. You can even make the pancake cake in a waffle iron for a fun twist.
Recipe Breakdown
Pancake Cake
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
- 2 boxes store-bought pancake mix (plus required ingredients)
- Semisweet or milk chocolate chips
Ice Cream Sandwiches
- 1 recipe Pancake Cake
- Store-bought super-premium ice cream in chocolate, vanilla, or flavor of your choice
- Hot fudge, maple syrup, rainbow sprinkles, or whatever toppings you like
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter a half sheet pan or line it with wax paper or parchment and butter the paper.
- Mix the cake batter according to the recipe, then pour it into the prepared pan. If adding chocolate chips, bake for 10 minutes, then sprinkle them on top and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting out rounds with a 3 1/2-inch cookie or biscuit cutter.
- Scoop out your ice cream and place it on a sheet pan. Put it back in the freezer until you’re ready to assemble the sandwiches.
- When ready to serve, sandwich a scoop of ice cream between two cake rounds and garnish with your desired toppings.
Yield: About 6-8 ice cream sandwiches
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 45 minutes, plus cooling time, then 10 minutes to assemble
Active Time: 20 minutes
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