Best 8 Fudgy Ice Cream Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Fudgy Ice Cream Cake, where rich chocolate and creamy ice cream unite to create a dessert masterpiece. This cake features a moist chocolate cake base, layered with creamy vanilla and chocolate ice cream, and enrobed in a luscious chocolate ganache. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and temperatures, making this cake an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Discover variations of this classic dessert with our curated collection of ice cream cake recipes. From the timeless Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake, with its vibrant layers of strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate, to the sophisticated Coffee Ice Cream Cake, infused with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences.

For those who love a nutty twist, the Pistachio and Chocolate Ice Cream Cake combines the earthy flavors of pistachio with rich chocolate, while the Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream Cake offers a vibrant blend of sweet and tart flavors. And for those who prefer a tropical flair, the Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream Cake transports you to a beachside paradise with its tropical flavors.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are designed to make your ice cream cake-making experience enjoyable and successful.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COPYCAT DAIRY QUEEN ICE CREAM CAKE



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This Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake has layers of chocolate and vanilla ice cream around the iconic layer of chocolate crunchies and chocolate fudge. It is so easy to make and tastes just like the real thing!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup (100g) Oreo crumbs (about 9 Oreos)
1 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
1.5 quart container vanilla ice cream
1.5 quart container chocolate ice cream
6 oz | 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
3 tbsp light corn syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
1 cup (115g) powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  • 2. Combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter and stir until well combined. Spread the crumbs evenly onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • 3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then allow to cool. Use your fingers to break any big clumps into smaller ones. Set aside.
  • 4. Line an 8×3 inch cake pan* with clear wrap that covers the bottom and goes above the sides of the cake pan. I used two pieces.
  • 5. About 20 minutes before you need it, set the chocolate ice cream out to soften. Add the softened chocolate ice cream to the prepared cake pan and spread into an even layer. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  • 6. To make the fudge layer, add the chocolate chips, corn syrup and vanilla extract to a medium sized bowl.
  • 7. Heat the heavy whipping cream just until it begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes, the whisk until smooth.
  • 8. Remove the cake pan with the chocolate ice cream from the freezer, then pour the chocolate fudge over the ice cream and spread into an even layer. Freeze for about 10 minutes.
  • 9. Add the cookie crumbles to the top of the fudge layer, then freeze for about 2 hours, until mostly firm.
  • 10. About 20 minutes before you need it, set the vanilla ice cream out to soften. Add the vanilla ice cream to the top of the cake, then freeze until firm, 2-3 hours.
  • 11. Use the clear wrap to lift the frozen cake out of the pan, then place it on a cardboard cake circle or a serving plate. Set it back in the freezer.
  • 12. To make the whipped cream, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • 13. Frost the cake with the whipped cream and decorate as desired. I used Ateco tip 844 for piping the borders.
  • 14. Freeze the cake until ready to serve. Cake is best when stored well covered and eaten within 4-5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 661 calories, Sugar 50 g, Sodium 118.6 mg, Fat 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 28.8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.4 g, Cholesterol 173.7 mg

FUDGY ICE CREAM CAKE



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Don't forget dessert! A fudgy, gooey ice cream cake is not only impressive to look at, but it's also easier to make than you might think.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Cooking spray
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 3/4 cups heavy cream, divided
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for serving
Salt
3 pints vanilla ice cream
18 graham crackers
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Lightly coat an 8-inch square cake pan with cooking spray; line pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 6-inch overhang on two sides. Freeze pan at least 10 minutes.
  • In a medium pot, combine corn syrup, 1/4 cup cream, butter, granulated sugar, cocoa, and pinch of salt; bring to a boil, whisking, over medium-high. Remove from heat and let fudge sauce cool. Meanwhile, remove 1 pint ice cream from freezer and let soften, about 15 minutes.
  • Evenly press softened ice cream into pan. Top with a single layer of graham crackers, breaking to fit. Drizzle with 1/4 cup fudge sauce and freeze 15 minutes. Repeat twice, omitting sauce on final layer. Wrap in plastic and freeze until firm, 8 hours (or up to 3 days). Cover and refrigerate remaining fudge sauce.
  • To serve, invert pan and run under tepid water to loosen cake. Invert onto a platter and remove plastic. Microwave fudge sauce in 30-second increments until pourable. Pour over cake and freeze to solidify, 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, using a mixer, whip 1 1/2 cups cream and confectioners' sugar on high until stiff peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes. Dollop cake with whipped cream and dust with cocoa. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 16 g

EASY ICE CREAM CAKE



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This recipe tastes great and can be made in a matter of minutes!!

Provided by KLONGMORE

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     Ice Cream Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 ice cream sandwiches
1 (16 ounce) container frozen non-dairy whipped topping
1 (12 ounce) jar chocolate fudge topping, room temperature
1 (1.5 ounce) bar chocolate candy bar, grated

Steps:

  • Place 8 of the ice cream sandwiches side by side in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread evenly with half of the hot fudge topping, then half of the whipped topping. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches and toppings. Sprinkle with grated chocolate bar.
  • Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour before serving. Keep unused portion covered and frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 96.2 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

FUDGE ICE-CREAM DESSERT



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Get your ice cream, cookies and cake in one with this decadent fudge-filled treat. With Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix, prep time is just 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h25m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs
1 can or jar (16 oz) hot fudge topping, warmed
2 cups chopped Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies (20 cookies)
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan. Grease or spray bottom only of foil.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix, butter and eggs with spoon until blended (batter will be very thick). Using greased fingers, spread or pat in pan. Bake 18 to 21 minutes or until surface appears dry and is no longer shiny. Run knife around side of cake to loosen. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour.
  • Spread warmed fudge topping over cake; sprinkle with 1 cup of the chopped cookies. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread ice cream over cookies. Cover and freeze at least 4 hours or overnight until firm. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup chopped cookies. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes before serving. For easier cutting, remove from pan, using foil to lift. Store covered in freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 4, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 1/2 g

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM CAKE



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With just a 9-by-13 pan, a spoon and four store-bought ingredients, you can make an ice cream cake that's creamy, crunchy and fudgy in every bite. It starts with crushed chocolate-mint cookies that are covered with mint chocolate chip ice cream. Next, it's topped with a layer of ice cream sandwiches, with their cakey cookies and vanilla ice cream. Follow that with more mint chip ice cream, and you've made a six-layer cake without breaking a sweat. Feel free to experiment here: Swap out the mint cookies for snickerdoodles, pretzels or broken waffle cones, and the mint-chip ice cream for coffee, peanut butter or strawberry ice cream - or any combination that sounds good to you. Slice the cake into pieces big or small, then drizzle them with hot fudge or Magic Shell. This cake serves a crowd, but you can halve the ingredients and build it in an 8-by-8-inch pan for a smaller group.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     cakes, ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield One 9-by-13-inch cake (15 to 18 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups coarsely crushed crisp chocolate-mint or chocolate cookies (about 10 ounces)
2 (1.5-quart) cartons or 6 pints mint chocolate chip ice cream
12 full-size rectangular ice cream sandwiches
Store-bought or homemade hot fudge sauce or Magic Shell, for serving

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with two layers of plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang on all sides. Open all of the ice cream containers. Place one 1 1/2 quart (or 3 pints) on the counter and let soften until it resembles thick cake batter, 5 to 10 minutes; you'll use this ice cream first. Place the other containers in the refrigerator to soften while you build the first half of the cake. (Ice cream will reach the desired consistency in the refrigerator in 20 to 30 minutes.)
  • Scatter the crushed cookies in a thin, even layer across the bottom of the pan. Spoon the first softened container of ice cream over the cookies and spread into an even layer. Press down as you go to adhere the ice cream to the cookies. If at any point the ice cream is melting to liquid, pop the cake and ice cream in the freezer to firm to a spoonable consistency.
  • Place the pan in the freezer while you unwrap the sandwiches. Top the ice cream with a layer of ice cream sandwiches, cutting some as needed to fill the layer to the edges.
  • Spoon the remaining ice cream over the top and spread into an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 1 week.
  • To serve, use the plastic overhang to remove the cake from the pan. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve with a drizzle of hot fudge or Magic Shell. If you're finding the cake too solid to cut, don't wait for it to soften: Warm your knife by running it under hot water and wiping it dry between cuts.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE ICE CREAM CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: brownie mix, heavy whipping cream, dark chocolate, egg yolks, egg whites, granulated sugar, white chocolate, toothpick

Provided by Eva Merz

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ package brownie mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 bars dark chocolate, broken into small pieces, we used 72%
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites, beaten
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ bar white chocolate
1 toothpick, or skewer

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, egg, oil, and water until creamy.
  • Pour the brownie batter into a parchment-lined springform pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until center no longer wobbles.
  • Leave the brownie base in the pan to cool completely.
  • Whip the heavy cream until it makes soft peaks. Set aside.
  • Pour water into a saucepan about half-full, and bring to a gentle simmer. Place a heat-safe bowl over the pot.
  • NOTE: The bowl should be bigger than the saucepan so that the bottom of the bowl doesn't come in contact with the simmering water.
  • Add the chocolate pieces to the bowl and stir frequently until smooth. Set aside. (Be careful - the bowl may be hot.)
  • NOTE: make sure the water isn't boiling, or you can burn the chocolate.
  • Separate the eggs and beat the egg whites until blended.
  • In a second heat-safe bowl, whisk the egg yolks until blended.
  • Just like with the chocolate, place the bowl with the egg mixture on top of the gently simmering water, whisking heavily for about 2 minutes until it has a lighter color and a creamy texture. Set aside.
  • Whisk granulated sugar into the egg mixture. Slowly stir in the melted chocolate.
  • Carefully fold in the egg whites and the whipped cream until blended.
  • Spread the chocolate mousse over the cooled brownie base in the springform pan.
  • In a glass bowl, microwave the white chocolate in 15-second increments and stir until melted.
  • Pour the white chocolate into a plastic bag. Cut off the tip of one of the bag's corners.
  • Drizzle white chocolate all over the cake.
  • Using a toothpick or skewer, swirl white chocolate into the mousse in small circular motions to make a marbled pattern.
  • Freeze overnight, or at least 6-8 hours.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 29 grams

FUDGY PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow cooking. My husband and son enjoy the cake with ice cream and nuts on top. -Bonnie Evans, Norcross, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup boiling water
Chocolate or vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the milk, peanut butter, oil and vanilla until well blended. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, flour and baking powder; gradually beat into milk mixture until blended. Spread into a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, combine cocoa and remaining sugar; stir in boiling water. Pour into slow cooker (do not stir). , Cover and cook on high until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1-1/2-2 hours. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FUDGY ICE CREAM DESSERT



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Jenny Haen from Red Wing, Minnesota tops a rich chocolate cookie crust with vanilla ice cream, peanuts and fudge topping to create this frosty dessert. Assemble it and keep it in the freezer to please a crowd any time of year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed
7 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1-1/2 cups finely chopped salted peanuts
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 jar (11-3/4 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Freeze for 30 minutes. Spread ice cream over crust. Cover and freeze for 2-1/2 hours., Sprinkle peanuts over ice cream. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Spread with whipped topping (pan will be very full). Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight. , May be frozen for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Cut into squares. Serve with hot fudge topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality ingredients. This means using real butter, not margarine, and fresh eggs.
  • Make sure your ice cream is softened before you start assembling the cake. This will make it easier to spread and will help prevent the cake from cracking.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch cake pan. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This should take about 30-35 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you're using a store-bought frosting, be sure to let it come to room temperature before frosting the cake. This will make it easier to spread.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

This fudgy ice cream cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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