A Cake So Tall...It Rivals a Skyscraper!

Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration! But this is one tall ice-cream cake!  Lori Longbotham stopped by Tonia's Kitchen to talk about her Sky-High Ice Cream Cake.  Lori told Tonia that she starts with 3 pints of softened chocolate ice cream or Gelato, 2 pints of Hazelnut Gelato, one jar of Nutella and a cup of coarsely chopped hazelnuts.  Lori says she starts with a 9-inch spring form pan.  She then fills the pan with the chocolate ice cream, and spreads it evenly.  Lori then covers the ice cream with half the Nutella,freezes it and then covers that with the Hazelnut Gelato.  She then freezes it again and tops with the chopped hazelnuts.  As you can now tell, this cake is growing, and its height will certainly be noticed by those about to enjoy it!

From Food Network:

Ingredients
3 pints chocolate ice cream or gelato, slightly softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
One 13-ounce jar Nutella or other chocolate hazelnut spread
2 pints strawberry ice cream or gelato, slightly softened
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts
Directions
Spoon the chocolate ice cream in small pieces into a 9-inch springform pan, lined with plastic wrap, filling in any large holes, then spread it evenly with a warm rubber spatula. Heat cream and stir in Nutella to thin out. Cool. Pour 1/2 of the Nutella over the chocolate ice cream and spread it evenly with a small offset spatula. Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Spoon the strawberry ice cream over the Nutella in small pieces, filling in any large holes, then spread it evenly with a warm rubber spatula. Pour the remaining Nutella over the ice cream and spread it evenly with the offset spatula. Scatter the hazelnuts over the top of the cake, then press in. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and freeze for at least 6 hours, or up to 2 weeks.

To serve, let the cake stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes or in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Run a knife around the inside of the pan, release the side of the pan, and remove it. Cut the cake into wedges.