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Cassata recipe | Layered Ice Cream Cake (Indian Style) | Quick Brick Ice Cream Dessert |
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Cassata recipe | Layered Ice Cream Cake (Indian Style) | Quick Brick Ice Cream Dessert |
Cassata, in its Indian avatar, transforms the classic Italian ice cream cake into a delightful, multi-layered dessert that is both visually appealing and incredibly satisfying. Often referred to as a Layered Ice Cream Cake or Quick Brick Ice Cream Dessert, this preparation ingeniously combines the richness of sponge cake with various ice cream flavors, offering a symphony of textures and tastes. It's a perfect solution for a festive occasion or a special evening, allowing for advance preparation and impressive presentation.
The foundation of this Indian-style Cassata is a soft and porous eggless sponge cake. This sponge serves as the base layer, providing a pleasant contrast to the creamy ice cream. To elevate its flavor and moistness, the cake is generously soaked in a mixture of powdered sugar and rum (or a non-alcoholic syrup for an alcohol-free version). This soaking infuses the sponge with sweetness and a hint of intoxicating aroma, ensuring it remains tender even when frozen and perfectly complements the subsequent layers of ice cream.
The second layer introduces the first ice cream component: vanilla ice cream, which serves as a versatile base for additional flavors and textures. This vanilla layer is far from plain; it's enriched with rum-soaked raisins and candied peel, providing chewy bursts of fruit and a deeper, more complex sweetness. Finely chopped almonds add a delicate crunch, while a vibrant strawberry crush infuses a fruity tang and a beautiful pink hue. This rich mix is spread evenly over the rum-soaked sponge, creating a dense, flavorful, and textured layer that is then frozen until firm.
The third and final ice cream layer is a contrasting flavor, in this case, coffee ice cream. This choice offers a sophisticated bitterness and a deeper, richer note that cuts through the sweetness of the vanilla and fruit layer. A subtle hint of cinnamon powder is mixed into the coffee ice cream, adding a warm, aromatic spice that beautifully complements the coffee and ties the flavors together. This coffee-cinnamon blend is carefully spread over the firm vanilla layer, completing the stacked structure of the Cassata.
After assembling all the layers, the Cassata is covered and allowed to freeze completely for several hours. This extended freezing time is crucial for ensuring that all the layers are well-set and the ice cream is firm enough to be sliced cleanly. The beauty of this dessert is its make-ahead convenience; it can be prepared 2 to 3 days in advance, making it an ideal choice for entertaining or when you need an impressive dessert without last-minute fuss.
When it's time to serve, the Cassata is carefully cut into wedges, revealing its stunning multi-colored and multi-textured layers. A final flourish of grated dark chocolate adds a touch of elegance and a slightly bitter note that enhances the overall sweetness of the ice cream. Served chilled, this Layered Ice Cream Cake is a delightful treat that caters to various palates, making it a perfect end to a great evening and a testament to the versatility of Indian-style dessert creations.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
0 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Makes
4 servings.
Ingredients
Main Recipe
1/2 recipe Eggless Sponge Cake
For the first layer
1 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tbsp rum
For the second layer
250 ml vanilla ice cream
4 tbsp rum
2 tbsp raisins (kismis)
2 tsp chopped candied peel
1 tbsp chopped almonds (badam) and
2 tsp strawberry crush
For the third layer
250 ml Coffee Ice-Cream
1/8 tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder
For the garnish
Method
For the first layer
- Line the sponge cake on the base of 125 mm. (5") diameter glass bowl or a shallow dish.
- Mix the powdered sugar and rum with 2 tablespoons of water and soak the sponge with this mixture.
For the second layer
- Soak the raisins and candied peel in the rum for about 2 to 3 hours.
- Mix the vanilla ice-cream with the rum soaked raisins, candied peel, almonds and strawberry crush.
- Spread this mixture over the first sponge layer.
- Freeze for about 3 to 4 hours until the ice-cream is firm.
For the third layer
- Combine the ice-cream with the cinnamon.
- Spread this coffee ice-cream mixture on top of the second layer (of ice-cream), cover and freeze till it has set for approximately 3 to 4 hours.
How to proceed
- Cut into wedges and serve chilled, garnished with grated chocolate.
Cassata recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 16407 cal |
| Protein | 314.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1609.7 g |
| Fiber | 15.2 g |
| Fat | 847.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 847.1 mg |
| Sodium | 1624.5 mg |
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