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homemade ice cream cake

A delicious and creamy homemade ice cream cake layered with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix prepared according to package instructions
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix prepared according to package instructions
Ice Cream Layers
  • 2 pints chocolate ice cream softened
  • 2 pints vanilla ice cream softened
Toppings
  • 1 cup whipped cream for topping
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Cake Layers
  1. Bake the chocolate and vanilla cake mixes according to package instructions. Allow them to cool completely.
Assemble Ice Cream Cake
  1. Once the cakes are cooled, slice each cake in half horizontally to create layers.
  2. Place one layer of chocolate cake in the bottom of the 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. Spread a layer of softened chocolate ice cream over the cake layer.
  4. Add a layer of vanilla cake on top of the chocolate ice cream, followed by a layer of softened vanilla ice cream.
  5. Top with another layer of chocolate cake, followed by the remaining chocolate ice cream.
  6. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Final Touches
  1. Once frozen, remove the cake from the pan and place it on a serving plate.
  2. Spread whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake.
  3. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
  4. Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, let the ice cream soften slightly before spreading it on the cake layers. You can customize the flavors of ice cream and cake to your liking.

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