Cassata Ice Cream Recipe 2025 – Make This Classic Indian Dessert at Home

What is Cassata Ice Cream Recipe ?

Ingredients You Will Need

For the Sponge Cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ cup curd

  • ½ cup milk

  • ¼ cup oil or melted butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

For the Ice Cream Layers:

  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream (softened)

  • 1 cup strawberry ice cream (softened)

  • 1 cup pistachio or pista ice cream (softened)

For Garnishing:

  • Chopped pistachios

  • Chopped almonds

  • Candied fruits or tutti frutti

  • Chocolate syrup (optional)

Step-by-Step Cassata Ice Cream Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Sponge Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).

  2. In a mixing bowl, sift flour and baking powder.

  3. Add sugar, curd, milk, oil, and vanilla essence. Mix to a smooth batter.

  4. Pour into a greased rectangular cake tin and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

  5. Let the cake cool completely. Once cooled, slice the cake into a thin base layer.

Step 2: Set the First Ice Cream Layer

  1. Line a loaf tin or a rectangular box with cling wrap.

  2. Place the sponge cake slice at the bottom.

  3. Spread a layer of softened pistachio ice cream evenly.

  4. Freeze for 30-40 minutes until firm.

Step 3: Add Remaining Ice Cream Layers

  1. Spread strawberry ice cream on top of the pistachio layer. Freeze again for 30-40 minutes.

  2. Lastly, spread vanilla ice cream. Smooth the top with a spatula.

  3. Freeze the entire cassata overnight for best results.

Step 4: Unmold and Garnish

  1. Remove the cassata from the tin and place it on a serving tray.

  2. Peel off the cling wrap.

  3. Garnish with chopped nuts and candied fruits. Drizzle chocolate syrup if desired.

  4. Slice and serve immediately.

Tips for the Perfect Homemade Cassata

  • Make sure each ice cream layer is semi-soft when you spread it—too melted and it’ll mix, too hard and it won’t spread.

  • Always freeze between layers for a firm finish.

  • Use homemade or premium store-bought ice creams for richer flavor.

  • You can experiment with additional flavors like mango, chocolate, or black currant.

Why You Should Try This in 2025

Cassata Ice Cream Recipe 2025 – Make This Classic Indian Dessert at Home

Storage and Serving

Final Thoughts

Let the layering begin!

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