Ice Cream Chocolate Cake! Here's a step-by-step guide just for you

Ice Cream Chocolate Cake! Here's a step-by-step guide just for you

*What we need:*

For the cake:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 cup sugar

- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 cup milk

- 1 large egg

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the ice cream:

- 1.5 quarts of your favorite chocolate ice cream

For the frosting:

- 1 cup heavy cream

- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

- 2 tablespoons sugar

*Let's start:*

*Step 1: Preheat the oven*

1. Ask a grown-up to help you preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Make sure you understand how to use the oven safely.

*Step 2: Mix dry ingredients*

1. In a big bowl, combine:

    - Flour

    - Sugar

    - Cocoa powder

    - Baking powder

    - Salt

2. Use a whisk or spoon to mix everything well.

*Step 3: Mix wet ingredients*

1. In another bowl, whisk together:

    - Milk

    - Egg

    - Vanilla extract

2. Make sure the egg is fully mixed in.

*Step 4: Combine wet and dry ingredients*

1. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture bowl.

2. Mix everything together until smooth.

*Step 5: Bake the cake*

1. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.

2. Pour the cake mixture evenly into both pans.

3. Ask a grown-up to help you put the pans in the oven.

4. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

5. Let the cakes cool completely.

*Step 6: Prepare the frosting*

1. In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.

2. In another bowl, mix cocoa powder and sugar.

3. Fold the cocoa mixture into the whipped cream gently.

*Step 7: Assemble the cake*

1. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate.

2. Scoop chocolate ice cream on top of the cake layer.

3. Place the second cake layer on top of the ice cream.

4. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the chocolate frosting.

*Step 8: Enjoy your cake!*

1. Slice the cake and serve immediately.

2. You can garnish with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or sprinkles if you like.

*Remember to ask a grown-up for help with the oven and any part that seems tricky!*

Have fun making and eating your delicious Ice Cream Chocolate Cake!