I get asked all the time, “What’s your favorite cake?” Hands down, it’s the Daim Ice Cream Cake (yep, like the candy you get at IKEA).
Let me tell you the story behind it. Back in the ’70s, my mom made her own version of this cake. Daim wasn’t around back then, so she got creative with crushed mocha-flavored meringue cookies. And let me tell you, it was delicious!
The base of this cake is a gooey almond layer. When you freeze it, it somehow gets even gooier.
But the real magic? It’s all in the topping. We’re talking homemade vanilla ice cream made with real vanilla bean paste—so rich and creamy it’s ridiculous.
And that hit of coffee? Game-changer. Coffee just takes the flavors to a whole new level. Then, there’s the crushed Daim candy (or mocha meringue cookies if you’re feeling retro).
When it all comes together? Pure magic.
Every time I make this cake, people beg for the recipe. I’m not kidding—I’ve lost count of how many times someone’s told me, “This is the best ice cream cake I’ve ever had.”
It’s my go-to cake for birthdays—mine, my kids’, you name it. If you’re going to try one recipe from me, this is the one.
I promise, it’s love at first bite. Happy baking, y’all!
With love from Norway
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