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Homemade Ice Cream Cake

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A perfect celebration dessert combining moist cake layers with creamy ice cream in between. This easy-to-make homemade ice cream cake is customizable, delicious, and impressive — great for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want to treat yourself. You can choose your favorite cake and ice cream flavors to create a dessert that suits your taste and occasion. Freeze overnight for the best texture and serve with fresh berries or whipped cream for a beautiful presentation.

  • Total Time: 6-8 hours (including freezing)
  • Yield: 8-10

Ingredients

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  • 1 batch chocolate or vanilla cake batter (from scratch or box mix)
  • 1-2 quarts of your favorite ice cream (softened)
  • Butter (for greasing pans)
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, fresh berries, sprinkles

Instructions

  • Bake cake layers in greased pans and cool completely.
  • Soften ice cream slightly for easier spreading.
  • Place one cake layer in a lined springform pan.
  • Spread softened ice cream evenly over cake.
  • Add second cake layer on top and press gently.
  • Spread remaining ice cream over top layer.
  • Cover and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from pan, decorate as desired, and serve after sitting 10 minutes at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure cake is fully cooled before assembly.
  • Use parchment paper to ease cake removal.
  • For extra flavor, brush cake layers with flavored syrup before layering.
  • Store tightly wrapped in the freezer to prevent ice crystals.
  • Author: Diana Ross
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking, Freezing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8-10
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg