Best 5 Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of refreshing mint and rich chocolate flavors with our delectable Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Cake. This extraordinary dessert combines the coolness of mint ice cream with the decadent indulgence of chocolate cake, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As you delve into the article, you'll discover a collection of recipes that guide you through crafting this magnificent cake from scratch. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind the velvety smooth mint ice cream, the moist and fluffy chocolate cake layers, and the luscious chocolate ganache that brings it all together. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this stunning dessert that's perfect for any special occasion or simply as a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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 MERINGUE AND MINT CHIP ICE CREAM CAKE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large egg whites
2 pints mint chip ice cream, slightly softened
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

  • Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 200°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Trace two 12x4-inch rectangles, spaced slightly apart, on 1 paper. Trace one 12x4-inch rectangle on second paper. Turn papers over (marked lines should show through). Sift 3 tablespoons sugar, powdered sugar, and cocoa into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until frothy. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add 5 tablespoons sugar, beating until whites are stiff and glossy. Fold in cocoa mixture. Spread 1/3 of meringue (about 1 1/2 cups) evenly over each marked rectangle. Bake meringues until dry, reversing sheets every hour, about 4 hours total. Turn off oven; leave meringues in oven overnight.
  • Lift meringues from parchment. Place 2 meringues on work surface. Gently spread 1 pint ice cream over each, being careful not to press hard to avoid cracking meringues. Place 1 filled meringue on long platter. Top with second filled meringue, then third meringue, pressing lightly to adhere. Cover and freeze assembled cake at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Beat cream, vanilla, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl until peaks form. Spread whipped cream on top layer of meringue to cover; scatter chocolate sprinkles evenly over. Cut crosswise into slices and serve.

MINT-CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE



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Nothing beats the flavors of rich chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and luscious vanilla ice cream on a hot day. This pretty ice box cake comes together easily, thanks to prepared ice cream sandwiches and chocolate sauce, which also give it a stunning, retro look.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Labor Day     Cake     Summer     No-Cook     Ice Cream     Chocolate     Mint     Birthday     Graduation     Back to School     Wedding

Yield Serves 12-14

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup prepared chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
16 (4-ounce) ice cream sandwiches, divided
1 cup finely chopped mint-and-fudge cookies, such as Keebler Grasshopper cookies (about 10 cookies), divided

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat cream in a large bowl until medium-stiff peaks form. Gently fold in chocolate syrup and peppermint extract. Transfer half of the cream mixture to a medium bowl; cover and chill until ready to use.
  • Spread a thin layer of remaining cream mixture on bottom of a platter. Top with 4 ice cream sandwiches, placing 3 side by side and 1 along bottom of row for a square-shaped base, or 4 side by side for a rectangular-shaped base. Top with a thin layer of cream mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 cup cookies. Continue layering sandwiches, cream, and cookies, ending with a layer of cream, until all sandwiches are used (you should have 4 layers; reserve remaining 1/4 cup cookies). Wipe any excess cream off platter, then freeze until set, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Using a spatula, frost top and sides of cake with reserved cream mixture. Sprinkle reserved 1/4 cup cookies over cake. Freeze again 30 minutes, then slice and serve.
  • Do Ahead
  • Fully assembled cake can be made 1 day ahead; keep frozen.

MINT-CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM CAKE



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Frosty and impressive, this versatile ice cream cake is pretty enough for company, simple enough for a weeknight treat. Tint the whipped topping with food coloring or use different flavors of ice cream, extracts and cookie crumbs to suit different holidays or occasions. -Kathy Morrow, Hubbard, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (10 ounces each) individual cream-filled chocolate cakes
3 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
12 Oreo cookies, crushed, divided
2 cups whipped topping
1/2 teaspoon mint extract, optional

Steps:

  • Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. Place 6 chocolate cakes in pan, completely covering the bottom. Spread ice cream over cakes; sprinkle with half of the cookie crumbs. Press remaining cakes on top. Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours., Just before serving, remove from the freezer and invert onto a serving plate. Remove pan and plastic wrap. , If desired, combine whipped topping and extract. Frost top and sides of cake with whipped topping. Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MINT CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM CAKE



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Provided by Jessica Hirschman

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Frozen Dessert     Mint     Fall     Bon Appétit     California     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 16-ounce package chocolate sandwich cookies
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream
1 quart cookies and cream ice cream
1 10-ounce package mint chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Finely grind cookies in processor. Blend in melted butter. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom and 2 1/4 inches up sides of 9x2 3/4-inch springform pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, soften mint ice cream slightly, about 2 minutes in microwave set on medium-low or in refrigerator. Spread mint ice cream evenly in chilled crust. Freeze until set but not solid, about 1 hour.
  • Soften cookies and cream ice cream. Spread evenly over mint ice cream in pan. Freeze at least 2 hours or overnight. Melt chocolate chips in top of double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Using fork, lightly drizzle some chocolate back and forth over cake, creating design. Release sides of pan. cut cake into wedges. Serve, passing remaining melted chocolate chips separately as sauce.

Tips:

  • Make sure all your ingredients are cold before starting the recipe. This will help the ice cream cake set up properly.
  • Use a good quality mint chocolate chip ice cream. This will make all the difference in the flavor of the cake.
  • Don't overbeat the whipped cream. You want it to be stiff enough to hold its shape, but not so stiff that it's grainy.
  • Freeze the cake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow it to set up properly and make it easier to slice.
  • Garnish the cake with additional mint leaves and chocolate chips before serving.

Conclusion:

This mint chocolate 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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