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Ice Cream Cake

Ice Cream Cake is the perfect make-ahead treat for birthdays, summer gatherings, or anytime you want to wow a crowd without turning on the oven. Typically made with layers of softened ice cream, crushed cookies or cake, and sometimes fudge or whipped cream, it’s a delicious mash-up of textures and flavors. The beauty lies in its versatility; customize it with any flavor combo you love, then freeze until solid and slice to serve. It’s cool, creamy, and always a hit!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 18
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15.25 ounce package chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ gallon chocolate ice cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • 2 (8-inch or 9-inch) round cake pans
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Box grater (for carrots)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine chocolate cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 26 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely on a wired rack.
  4. Meanwhile, remove the carton paper from ice cream. Set ice cream block on its long side. Use a piece of string or dental floss to cut ice cream in half lengthwise, then place the 2 pieces side-by-side on a sheet of waxed paper.
  5. Remove cooled cake from the baking dish and place over the ice cream slabs. Trim cake and ice cream, so the edges are flush.
  6. Place a board or serving platter over cake. Holding onto the waxed paper and board, flip ice cream cake over. Remove the waxed paper and smooth the seam between the ice cream slabs.
  7. Cover top with waxed paper and freeze until very firm. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gCalcium: 107mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Moist, spiced, and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, this classic carrot cake is a forever favorite.

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