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ice cream cake

Homemade Ice Cream Cake

A creamy, dreamy ice cream cake layered with chocolate cake and your favorite ice cream flavors. Perfect for celebrations!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix prepared as directed
Ice Cream Layers
  • 2 pints vanilla ice cream softened
  • 2 pints chocolate ice cream softened
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles for garnish

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Bake the chocolate cake according to package directions. Let it cool completely.
  2. Line a springform pan with parchment paper. Place the cake layer at the bottom.
  3. Spread softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the cake. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  4. Add a layer of softened chocolate ice cream. Freeze for another 30 minutes.
  5. Top with whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and add sprinkles.
  6. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

You can swap in any ice cream flavor you love. For extra crunch, add a crushed cookie layer between the ice cream layers!
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