Go Back
+ servings

homemade ice cream cake

A delicious layered cake made with ice cream and cake layers, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix or your favorite flavor
  • 1 cup water as per cake mix instructions
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil as per cake mix instructions
  • 3 large eggs as per cake mix instructions
Ice Cream Filling
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream softened
  • 1 quart chocolate ice cream softened
  • 1 cup whipped cream for topping
Decoration
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Cake Layers
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Assemble Ice Cream Cake
  1. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the first cake layer. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
  3. After the vanilla layer has set, place the second cake layer on top and spread the chocolate ice cream over it. Return to the freezer for another 30 minutes.
  4. Once set, spread whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake.
  5. Drizzle chocolate syrup and sprinkle with sprinkles for decoration.
  6. Freeze the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure it holds its shape.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow the ice cream to soften slightly before spreading. You can customize the flavors of ice cream and cake to your preference.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!