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Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Cake – You are going to fall in love with this dairy free frozen dessert! It’s creamy, refreshing, sweet and tart!
Dairy Free Dreams
This luscious Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Cake is the thing of dairy free dreams! When this ice cream cake recipe was first whirling around in my head, I knew it would be yummy, but I had no idea how incredibly, deliciously amazing it would be.
My husband, who loves his dairy ice cream, had nearly half a cake in one sitting…he just couldn’t stop eating it! A big two thumbs up from all 3 kiddos as well. They were so sad when they found out the cake was all gone after only 2 days. 🙂 It’s that good!
Pretty in Pink
The most difficult thing about this dairy free ice cream cake is waiting for it to set. I was so nervous while waiting because I wanted it to look nice, but I could only see the very top while it was in the pan. I un-molded it while holding my breath and nearly cried real tears when I realized how pretty it turned out. It’s so pretty!
Simple Toppings
Just a few simple toppings are needed to take this Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Cake to the gorgeous next level. I used lemon zest, fresh strawberries, and a couple of slices of fresh lemon. Perfection!
Go Dairy Free Recipe Contest
This recipe is my entry into this summer’s Go Dairy Free Recipe Contest, sponsored by So Delicious Dairy Free. I have a chance to win cash prizes, but I am not being compensated for my time.
I only use and recommend products that I personally use and love, and all opinions are my own.
All entries will be posted between July 10th and July 24th, and then YOU will have a chance to vote on your favorites. I would greatly appreciate any votes in my favor. 🙂 Winners will be announced in August. (Update: Voting is now closed. The contest has ended.)
Follow #RaiseAPint
In addition to the recipe contest mentioned above, So Delicious is also hosting the #RaiseAPint Event. From July 11th through August 5th, So Delicious will award 20 entries with an ice cream party prize pack. You can share your #RaiseAPint moments on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, or see full details here. Good luck! (Update: This event is now closed.)
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Silky Smooth
Back to this scrumptious cake! I wish I could say I nailed this recipe on trial #1, but it took 3 trials to get the texture of this ice cream cake perfect! I wanted both ice cream layers to be the same silky smooth consistency. That was easy with the So Delicious Simply Strawberry layer, but proved much harder with my lemonade layer.
In trial #1, the lemonade layer was too icy, and was sliding off as the strawberry layer melted much quicker. It was delicious, but not quite right texturally. I finally nailed it with the addition of sweetened condensed coconut milk.
Pretzel Pecan Crust
My inspiration for the pretzel pecan crust came from Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Have you had this salad before? It’s a strawberry jello salad with a pretzel crust and a sweet cream cheese layer in between.
The sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy combo is super yummy, and it works in this vegan Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Cake just as well!
Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Cake
I can’t wait for you guys to try this Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Cake! When you do, please leave me a comment and star rating below. Snap a pic of your beautiful re-creations, too, and tag me @veggie_inspired #veggieinspired on social media. Happy summer eating!!
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels (gluten free, if necessary)
- 1 cup halved raw pecans
- 10 pitted Medjool dates (soaked for 20-30 minutes in hot water)
- 2 pints So Delicious Simply Strawberry Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert (softened)
- 1 14 oz can coconut cream
- 1 11 oz sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- lemon zest
- fresh strawberries
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan with a circle of parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse the pretzels, pecans and dates until they start to come together to form a dough. The dough will still be a bit crumbly, but should hold together when pressed in your hand.
- Press the dough into an even layer into the bottom of the prepared spring form pan.
- Spread the softened So Delicious Simply Strawberry Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert into an even layer on top of the pretzel crust. Set the pan in the freezer while you prepare the top lemonade layer.
- Add all the ingredients for the lemonade layer to a blender and blend until smooth and thoroughly mixed. (Alternately, this probably works just as well in the bowl of the food processor you used earlier - just be sure to rinse it out well before adding the lemonade layer ingredients).
- Pour the lemonade layer over the strawberry layer in the spring form pan and put it back in the freezer to set (make sure the cake sits flat in the freezer), at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- After the cake is set, let it thaw a bit on the counter before unmolding and slicing. Serve topped with lemon zest and fresh strawberries.
- Keep leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container.
Some notes to make prep easier - while your dates are soaking, place the So Delicious Simply Strawberry Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert pints on a plate on the counter to soften. You can also zest (if using) and juice your lemons at this time.
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Nancy P. Beckham says
This looks so wonderful–except for one tiny thing. I hate dates and I do mean hate. I’m vegan, gf, soy free, but I am not afraid to eat a little sugar. How could I leave out the dates and still get the crust to work? I so want to try this, but the thought of dates makes me ill.
Jenn S. says
Hi, Nancy. I haven’t tried it any other way, but I”m thinking that brown rice syrup might work. Maybe start with 1/4 cup and add if you still need more just add tbsp by tbsp until the consistency is right. It should be sticky, but thick…so that you can press it into the pan. Good luck! Let me know how it turns out!
Anjali says
What a gorgeous cheesecake!! And the flavors…strawberry and lemonade! I need to pin this to try it out sometime soon!
Jenn S. says
Definitely not a cheesecake, but thank you! That’s a lemon sorbet on the top!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
So many ice cream cakes lately! I’m not complaining though, they all look delicious! I love the combo of strawberry and lemon. Great job throwing those together!!
Jenn S. says
Yes, they are everywhere! That time of year, I guess. I want to eat them all! 🙂
Aimee says
This is one of the most beautiful vegan cakes I’ve seen! And the fact it’s an ice cream cake makes me love it even more. Seriously amazing Jenn.
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much, Aimee! You are so sweet! We went to a fundraiser last night for my hubby’s work and he was telling everyone about it. LOL! I think it’s easily his favorite recipe of mine! 🙂
Linda says
I can’t believe that this gorgeous cake lasted two day in your house! I would have finished it off on the first day. It looks and sounds like perfection, Jenn. Good luck in the contest!
Jenn S. says
Right?! We had to seriously refrain ourselves from eating the whole thing. My neighbors are hoping to get their hands on some, so I’m going to be making yet another one soon!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
I love this recipe! From the base to the ‘lemonade’ top and it’s so pretty!
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much, Mel!
Kate Ford says
Wow, that really is a pretty stunning dessert!! What a great thing to serve to vegan-sceptics who wouldn’t believe their eyes! Pinned and yummed.
Jenn S. says
Yes, exactly!! Thank you, Kate!!
nadia says
What a yummy looking treat! I’ve never tried making an ice cream cake, but that’s about to change after seeing this! Love the different layers. So pretty 😀
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Nadia! It’s really so easy! The only hard part is waiting for it to set!
ThinlySpread says
Oh my word! It’s beautiful Jenn! Perfect for summer, I’m off to pin it immediately!
Jenn S. says
Oh, thank you so much, Chris! You are so sweet!
Bethany via athletic avocado says
Holy yum! This ice cream cake is what (dairy-free) dreams are made of! Loving the pecan-pretzel crust!
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much, Bethany! Sweet sweet dreams!
Mike Sebestyen says
Jenn is not wrong about eating 1/2 the cake. It was absolutely delicious! I was a very happy husband with this recipe.
Jenn S. says
I speak the truth. 🙂 Thanks, babe!
Alisa Fleming says
This looks unbelievable Jenn! I can’t wait to try it out – I’ve been so craving strawberry lemonade, too 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much, Alisa! I hope you love it!! I’ve seen some of the other entries too….my gosh, everything looks absolutely divine!!
Jessica says
This is gorgeous and looks absolutely delicious! I want to dive right in! Good luck with the contest!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Jessica. Fingers crossed!
Mary Ellen - VNutrition says
This looks amazing for summer! Love the pretzel bottom! I feel like I don’t see that much.
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Mary Ellen! I have never seen a pretzel crust on an ice cream cake before either, but it just seemed so perfect for this flavor combo. I hope you love it!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
It’s finally here!! I’ve been so curious to know what’s underneath that lemony top layer ever since you posted on IG. This is beautiful Jenn! I love the flavors and creamy layers, but I am especially excited about that pretzel crust! Sweet and salty is so perfect together <3 Awesome entry!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Natalie!! My hubby was super excited about the crust too! I think my family is tired of hearing me gush about it. “It’s so pretty!” I just can’t stop saying that. They are rolling their eyes at me, but devouring every last piece! 🙂 I hope you love it!
Becky Striepe says
Oh my gosh, it’s been years since I had ice cream cake. This makes me want to break that trend!
Jenn S. says
Definitely time to bread that trend! We love it so much, I am going to be making one per week until summer is over. 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
Ice cream cakes just make life good! Love this summery tart and sweet version! So fun!
Jenn S. says
They do, don’t they? The perfect summer treat! Thanks, Rebecca!