White Chocolate Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake Roll: A Dreamy, Chilled Delight!
This soft chocolate cake roll is filled with cookie dough ice cream, then topped with silky milk chocolate ganache and extra cookie dough chunks. The perfect frozen treat for any occasion—decadent, creamy, and irresistibly chocolatey!
An Overview of This Delicious Dessert
Imagine a cake that’s both soft and fluffy, filled with the richness of cookie dough ice cream, and topped with a velvety milk chocolate ganache. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it’s not just a dream – it’s a reality in the form of the White Chocolate Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake Roll.
This dessert is perfect for any occasion – whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a wedding, or just need a sweet treat to brighten up your day. The combination of textures and flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients Needed
To make this incredible dessert, you’ll need the following ingredients:
For the Cake Roll:
* 4 large eggs
* ½ cup granulated sugar
* ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
* 2 tbsp cocoa powder
* 1 tsp baking powder
* ¼ tsp salt
For the Filling:
* 1 cup cookie dough pieces
* 2 cups vanilla or cookie dough ice cream
For the Topping:
* 3.5 oz milk chocolate
* ¼ cup heavy cream
* Extra cookie dough chunks or chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions: Bringing It All Together
Now that we have our ingredients, let’s move on to the instructions. Don’t worry – it’s not as complicated as it looks!
Step 1: Bake the Cake Roll
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper – this will ensure that your cake roll comes out easily and doesn’t stick to the tray.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. This is an important step – you want to make sure that the eggs are well beaten so that they incorporate air, which will help the cake roll to be light and fluffy.
3. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently until smooth – you don’t want to overmix the batter.
4. Spread the batter evenly onto the tray and bake for 10 minutes. Keep an eye on it – you want the cake roll to be cooked through but not overcooked.
5. Roll the warm cake with parchment paper and let it cool completely. This is an important step – you want to make sure that the cake roll is completely cooled before you fill and freeze it.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
1. Let the ice cream soften slightly for easy spreading. You don’t want the ice cream to be too hard to spread – it should be slightly soft but not runny.
2. Chop the cookie dough pieces into small chunks. You want them to be small enough to fit inside the cake roll but not so small that they get lost in the ice cream.
Step 3: Assemble the Cake Roll
1. Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Make sure that it’s completely cooled – you don’t want to risk the cake roll breaking apart when you fill it.
2. Spread a layer of softened ice cream over the cake roll, leaving a small border around the edges. You don’t want the ice cream to spill over the edges – you want to make sure that it’s contained within the cake roll.
3. Sprinkle the cookie dough chunks evenly over the top of the ice cream. Make sure that they’re evenly distributed – you want to make sure that each bite has a piece of cookie dough.
4. Roll it back up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap. You want to make sure that the cake roll is tightly wrapped so that it retains its shape in the freezer.
5. Freeze for 4-6 hours until firm. This is an important step – you want to make sure that the cake roll is completely frozen before you serve it.
Step 4: Add the Topping
1. Heat the heavy cream until steaming. You want it to be hot but not boiling – you don’t want to scald the cream.
2. Pour the hot cream over the chopped milk chocolate. Let it sit for a minute or two – you want the chocolate to melt slightly.
3. Stir until smooth and glossy, creating a rich ganache. You want the ganache to be smooth and creamy – you don’t want any lumps or bumps.
4. Drizzle the ganache over the frozen cake roll. You want to make sure that the ganache is evenly distributed – you don’t want any bare spots.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
1. Decorate with extra cookie dough chunks or chocolate chips. You want to make sure that the cake roll looks as good as it tastes – you want to add some visual appeal.
2. Slice and enjoy! This is the best part – you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Tips and Variations
Want a Softer Roll?
Roll the cake while warm with parchment paper – it prevents cracking! This is a great tip if you want a softer roll – it will help the cake roll to retain its shape and prevent it from cracking.
Extra Indulgent?
Drizzle with caramel sauce before freezing! This is a great way to add an extra layer of flavor to the cake roll – caramel and chocolate are a match made in heaven!
Make-Ahead Friendly!
Store in the freezer for up to 5 days for a ready-to-serve dessert! This is a great way to make ahead – you can store the cake roll in the freezer and pull it out whenever you need a dessert.
Conclusion
The White Chocolate Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake Roll is a dreamy, chilled delight that’s perfect for any occasion. With its soft and fluffy cake, rich ice cream filling, and velvety milk chocolate ganache, this dessert is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So why not give it a try? Your taste buds will thank you!
Prep Time: 20 min | Freeze Time: 4-6 hrs | Total Time: ~6.5 hrs
Servings: 8-10
This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a decadent and creamy dessert that’s sure to impress. With its combination of textures and flavors, this cake roll is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it. So why not give it a try? Your taste buds will thank you!
