Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Coca-Cola
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 8 slices of pound cake
Special equipment needed:
- Deep fryer or large pot
- Ice cream scoop
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Coca-Cola, egg, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
5. Using an ice cream scoop, form 4 balls of vanilla ice cream and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
6. Cut the pound cake slices in half to form 8 squares.
7. Dip each ice cream ball into the batter, making sure it is fully coated.
8. Carefully lower the coated ice cream ball into the hot oil and fry for about 30 seconds, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried ice cream and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. Repeat with the remaining ice cream balls.
10. Dip each pound cake square into the remaining batter and fry for about 1 minute, or until golden brown. Remove and drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate.
11. To assemble the sandwich, place a fried pound cake square on a plate, top with a fried ice cream ball, and then another fried pound cake square.
12. Serve immediately.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Oil temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
Makes 4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 480
Fat: 21g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Protein: 6g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any carbonated beverage instead of Coca-Cola.
- You can use any flavor of ice cream instead of vanilla.
- You can use any type of cake instead of pound cake.
Variations:
- Drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce over the sandwich.
- Add chopped nuts or sprinkles to the batter for extra crunch.
- Use different flavors of soda for a unique twist.
Tips and tricks:
- Freeze the ice cream balls for at least 30 minutes before frying to prevent them from melting.
- Use a slotted spoon to carefully lower the ice cream into the hot oil to prevent splatters.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy coating.
Storage instructions:
This dish is best served immediately and cannot be stored.
Reheating instructions:
This dish cannot be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the sandwich on a plate with a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce and a sprinkle of chopped nuts or sprinkles.
Garnishes:
Chopped nuts, sprinkles, chocolate or caramel sauce.
Pairings:
This dish pairs well with a cold glass of Coca-Cola or any other carbonated beverage.
Suggested side dishes:
This dish is a dessert and does not require any side dishes.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more soda to thin it out.
- If the ice cream melts while frying, freeze it for longer before coating it in batter.
- If the coating falls off the ice cream, make sure the oil is hot enough before frying.
Food safety advice:
- Be careful when working with hot oil to prevent burns.
- Make sure the ice cream is fully coated in batter to prevent it from melting and causing splatters.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried ice cream from the oil to prevent oil from splattering.
Food history:
Fried ice cream is believed to have originated in Asia, but its exact origins are unknown. It became popular in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s and is now a popular dessert in many countries.
Flavor profiles:
This dish is sweet and crispy with a creamy vanilla ice cream filling.
Serving suggestions:
Serve this dish as a fun and unique dessert at a party or family gathering.
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