Recipe-258-Mint Chocolate EVOO Ice Cakes
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If you're looking for the perfect summer treat that's both refreshing and indulgent, look no further! Our delectable Mint Chocolate EVOO Ice Cakes make a tasty addition to any backyard barbecue or pool party - they make an impressively beautiful center piece too! With three layers of unique flavors, including creamy chilled ice cream sandwiched between two thick slices of fluffy chocolate cake laced with our signature extra-virgin olive oil, these cakes are sure to be a hit. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe when they take their first bite! You won't regret trying this delicious frozen treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar, powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate, dark, chopped
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3 tbs olive oil
For the Mint Frosting
-
1 cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Greek yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- Optional: 2-3 drops green food coloring
Directions
Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper.
Heat the heavy cream over low heat in a saucepan and add the sugar, olive oil and vanilla extract. Stir to dissolve.
- Let it cool down for a couple of minutes and add the chocolate chips to the mixture. Stir to melt into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Pour into the prepared pan and freeze for at least 40 minutes.
- In the meantime make the frosting: With an electric blender beat the cream cheese, honey, heavy cream, food coloring and mint extract to get a smooth frosting.
- Spread the mint frosting over the refrigerated chocolate layer evenly. Cut into squares and top each piece with the dried cranberries.
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