Best 7 Layered Ice Cream Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful layered ice cream cake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This frozen dessert masterpiece combines creamy ice cream, crunchy cookies, and luscious sauce, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight any dessert lover. Dive into a world of chocolatey goodness with our rich chocolate ice cream cake, featuring layers of velvety chocolate ice cream, decadent chocolate sauce, and crisp chocolate cookie crumbles. Experience the vibrant flavors of our refreshing strawberry ice cream cake, a delightful combination of sweet strawberry ice cream, tangy strawberry sauce, and graham cracker crumbs. For a tropical twist, embark on a journey with our tropical ice cream cake, a tropical paradise of creamy coconut ice cream, velvety mango sauce, and crushed pineapple. Each recipe promises an extraordinary dessert experience, leaving you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COPYCAT DAIRY QUEEN ICE CREAM CAKE



Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake image

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

EASY 5 LAYER ICE CREAM CAKE



Easy 5 Layer Ice Cream Cake image

Simple and divine 5-layer ice cream cake sitting on top of an Oreo crust. Cool off and celebrate with this easy recipe!

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 12h

Number Of Ingredients 9

36 Oreos (1 standard package)
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
1 quart your choice flavor ice cream, softened (I used peanut butter cup)
1 and 1/2 cups (420g) hot fudge (store-bought or yummy homemade)
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
2 Tablespoons (15g) confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, pulse the whole Oreos into a fine crumb. Stir the cookie crumbs and melted butter together, then press into a 9×13 pan. (No need to grease the pan prior.) Make sure it is very tightly packed-I use the back of a spatula to firmly press it in. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • During that time, place the softened chocolate ice cream in a bowl and give it a good stir to rid any frozen lumps. You want a nice smooth, soft ice cream. Spread it on top of the frozen crust. Freeze for 15-30 minutes. (Closer to 30 minutes is ideal.)
  • During that time, place the 2nd ice cream flavor into a bowl and stir it until it is smooth and very soft. Carefully spread on top of the chocolate ice cream. Freeze for 15-30 minutes. (Closer to 30 minutes is ideal.)
  • Make sure the hot fudge is spreadable consistency. You may have to slightly heat it if using store-bought. Spread it on top of the ice cream as best you can. Because it is not as cold as the ice cream layer, the two will slightly mix together as you spread. That's ok. Freeze for 15-30 minutes. (Closer to 30 minutes is ideal.)
  • Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes. Spread on top of hot fudge layer, then top with sprinkles. Cover with aluminum foil and freeze for at least 12 hours before serving (and up to a few days).
  • Use a very sharp knife to cut, making sure you are cutting into the crust. Keep leftovers in the freezer.

7-LAYER ICE CREAM CAKE



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That's right, 7 layers! If you use homemade pound cake, double the sorbet and ice cream to get the same showstopping height.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 frozen pound cake (10 3/4 ounces) in aluminum loaf pan, unthawed, or 1 homemade 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch pound cake, room temperature
2 cups raspberry sorbet, softened
1 cup vanilla ice cream, softened
1/2 cup coarsely chopped chocolate wafer cookies
2 large egg whites
Cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Remove cake from pan and cut horizontally into 4 slices. Line pan with plastic wrap, leaving 6-inch overhang on 2 sides. Build cake layers in pan in this order: bottom cake slice, 1 cup sorbet, cake slice, 1/2 cup ice cream, cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup ice cream, cake slice, 1 cup sorbet, top cake slice. (If necessary, return ice cream to freezer as you work.) Wrap in plastic and freeze at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
  • In a heatproof bowl, lightly whisk together egg whites and pinch of cream of tartar. Set bowl over (not in) a pan of simmering water and whisk until whites are foamy. Slowly whisk in sugar and cook, whisking, until sugar is dissolved (to test, rub some between your fingertips).
  • Remove bowl from heat and, with an electric mixer, beat on medium-high until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 6 minutes. Add vanilla and beat 1 minute. Remove cake from pan, trim sides if desired, and dollop meringue on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g

ICE CREAM BIRTHDAY CAKE



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When we were young, Mom made birthday cakes with a small toy on top, chosen just for us. Now that I'm a parent, I go with jimmies. -Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups birthday cake-flavored ice cream or flavor of your choice, softened if necessary
1 funfetti cake mix (regular size)
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Sprinkles

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. round pan with plastic wrap. Spread ice cream into pan. Freeze 2 hours or until firm., Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes if domed. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Invert ice cream onto cake layer; remove plastic wrap. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Decorate with sprinkles as desired. Freeze 2 hours longer or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ICE CREAM LAYER CAKE



Ice Cream Layer Cake image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound cake
1 cup vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
4 large peanut butter cup candies, roughly chopped
1 cup chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
1/2 cup chocolate candies, such as M and Ms, roughly chopped
1 cup chocolate chip ice cream, slightly softened
Chocolate shell ice cream sauce (the type that hardens), such as Smucker's Magic Shell, for covering the top

Steps:

  • Slice the pound cake horizontally into 3 pieces. Place the first slice in a loaf tin lined with plastic wrap. Cover the cake with the vanilla ice cream, followed by three-quarters of the chopped peanut butter cups. Add a second layer of cake and cover with the chocolate ice cream, followed by three-quarters of the chocolate candies. Place the last layer of cake on top, followed by the chocolate chip ice cream. Cover with the chocolate shell sauce, then the remaining peanut butter cups and chocolate candies. Let the sauce set for a few seconds, then fold over the plastic wrap and place in the freezer until frozen, about 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, pull back the plastic wrap, gently lift the cake out and peel off the wrapping completely. Slice to serve.

SKY-HIGH LAYERED ICE CREAM CAKE



Sky-high Layered Ice Cream Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 7h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pints chocolate ice cream or gelato, slightly softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
One 13-ounce jar Nutella or other chocolate hazelnut spread
2 pints strawberry ice cream or gelato, slightly softened
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Spoon the chocolate ice cream in small pieces into a 9-inch springform pan, lined with plastic wrap, filling in any large holes, then spread it evenly with a warm rubber spatula. Heat cream and stir in Nutella to thin out. Cool. Pour 1/2 of the Nutella over the chocolate ice cream and spread it evenly with a small offset spatula. Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  • Spoon the strawberry ice cream over the Nutella in small pieces, filling in any large holes, then spread it evenly with a warm rubber spatula. Pour the remaining Nutella over the ice cream and spread it evenly with the offset spatula. Scatter the hazelnuts over the top of the cake, then press in. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and freeze for at least 6 hours, or up to 2 weeks.
  • To serve, let the cake stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes or in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Run a knife around the inside of the pan, release the side of the pan, and remove it. Cut the cake into wedges.

LAYERED ICE CREAM " CAKE"



Layered Ice Cream

This is so good! and it has no cake in it. Someone saw the one I made and didn't believe I made it! I can't even believe I made it! It's so easy, all you need besides the ingredients is a springform pan, wax paper, and cooking spray. I love this recipe because there are infinite ways you can change what you use--I used different caramel type ice creams the first time I made it. Instead of pints, I just bought the larger ice creams because they were the same price. I just measured out the size of a pint-which is 2 cups. Next time I am going to use cheesecake filling, strawberry gel, and strawberry cheesecake ice cream! There are endless possibilities! I got the recipe from a Family Circle magazine, and the recipe makes a neopolitan-like cake, but you can change the ice creams to whatever you want! Great for a hot summer's day, and it's a fun way to eat your favorite ice creams!

Provided by Bettee Crocker

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 Oreo cookies
1 tablespoon milk
8 -9 ice cream sandwiches, depending on size
1 pint mint chocolate chip ice cream
1 pint vanilla frozen yogurt
1 pint strawberry ice cream or 1 pint frozen yogurt
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • **You can use any kind of ice cream or frozen yogurt you want-be creative!**.
  • Coat bottom and side of a 9-inch round springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line side with waxed paper, using spray to help adhere to pan. Trim paper to height of pan.
  • Finely crush 12 Oreos in a food processor. Add milk; pulse just until mixture holds together. Set aside.
  • Unwrap 4 ice cream sandwiches. Working quickly, cut each in quarters (cut once horizontally, once vertically). Stack strips of sandwiches on end, packing them snugly together, around wax-paper-lined pan. Repeat with remaining sandwiches to form a stand-up edge. Spoon cookie crumbs into center of pan; press firmly over bottom. Freeze 1 hour.
  • Remove all 3 flavors of ice cream or frozen yogurt from freezer and let soften for 15 minutes at room temperature. Transfer mint ice cream to a small bowl and stir until good but firm spreading consistency. Repeat with vanilla and strawberry. Remove pan from freezer. Spread mint ice cream on bottom, then top with vanilla and strawberry, spreading all layers at level. Top with thawed whipped topping, swirling top decoratively. Crush remaining 3 Oreos and sprinkle over cake. Return to freezer; freeze overnight.
  • To serve, remove side of pan, then waxed paper. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 167.7, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 24.1, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ice cream. The better the ice cream, the better the cake will be.
  • Let the ice cream soften slightly before assembling the cake. This will make it easier to spread and prevent it from cracking.
  • Use a variety of flavors and colors of ice cream. This will make the cake more visually appealing and delicious.
  • Be creative with your toppings. You can use anything from chocolate chips and sprinkles to fresh fruit and nuts.
  • Freeze the cake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow it to firm up and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

A layered ice cream cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a cake that is sure to wow your guests.

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