Why does the recipe specify full-fat coconut milk for the ice cream?

Full-fat coconut milk is essential for achieving the creamy texture and richness needed for homemade vegan ice cream, ensuring it sets properly.

What is the purpose of guar gum in the ice cream mixture?

Guar gum acts as a stabilizer in the ice cream, helping to prevent ice crystal formation and create a smoother, more consistent texture.

Is it necessary to chill the ice cream mixture overnight before using an ice cream maker?

Yes, chilling the mixture for several hours or overnight is recommended to ensure it's cold enough for your ice cream maker to churn effectively.

Why do I need to create a taller wall in the cake pan with cardboard and wax paper?

The taller wall allows for multiple layers of ice cream and the fudge-crunch center, ensuring the cake has sufficient height and structure.

How long does the ice cream cake need to freeze completely before icing?

The recipe instructs to allow the cake to completely freeze after layering the ice creams and fudge-crunch center, which typically takes several hours or overnight to become firm enough for piping icing.

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Ice Cream Cake
[Vegan]

Name: Ice Cream Cake [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Ice Cream Cake; 3 cans full fat coconut milk*; 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp agave nectar; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 1/2 tsp guar gum mixed with a little water; Pinch of salt; Fudge-Crunch Center; 1/2 cup raw almond butter; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 2 tbsp agave nectar; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup Store bought organic rice krispies; Pinch of salt; Chocolate Icing Ingredients; 1/4 cup raw or roasted almond butter; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 10 Drops of stevia**; Water to thin as desired; Pinch of salt

KH By: Katie Higgins

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Ingredients You Need for Ice Cream Cake [Vegan]

Ice Cream Cake

3 cans full fat coconut milk*
3/4 cup + 1 tbsp agave nectar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp guar gum mixed with a little water
Pinch of salt

Fudge-Crunch Center

1/2 cup raw almond butter
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tbsp agave nectar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup Store bought organic rice krispies
Pinch of salt

Chocolate Icing Ingredients

1/4 cup raw or roasted almond butter
2 tbsp cocoa powder
10 Drops of stevia**
Water to thin as desired
Pinch of salt

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How to Prepare Ice Cream Cake [Vegan]

Line a 9 inch cake pan with a circle of wax paper. Then cut out a long strip out of cardboard and line around the interior edge of cake pan so that it will create a taller wall for the cake, line this with wax paper as well. You may need to use staples and scotch tape.
In a large bowl or blender, combine all ingredients except for cocoa powder.
Evenly separate ice cream mixture into two bowls, add cocoa powder to one of the bowls.
You may need to chill your mixture either overnight or for a few hours before proceeding to the ice cream maker step.
Pour the vanilla ice cream mixture into ice cream maker and follow your ice cream maker's instructions.
Do the same for the chocolate version.
While you wait for your ice cream to be ready, start making the fudge-crunch center.
For the fudge crunch center simply combine all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
Next make the chocolate icing by again, simply combining all ingredients listed.
Once both of your ice creams are finished, layer the chocolate ice cream first and freeze uncovered until firm.
Once firmed, spread the fudge-crunch mixture, top with vanilla and cacao nibs or chocolate chips.
Cover cake with plastic wrap but try not to let it touch the cake itself.
Allow cake to completely freeze, once it has frozen pipe icing around the edge.

Notes

*Make sure the brand of coconut milk is a premium brand such as Thai Kitchen. These brands are usually thicker and contain more fat. **If you don't have stevia you can substitute for more agave nectar but be weary that it may be a little runny, reduce water in this case.