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Homemade Ice Cream Cake

A delicious and creamy homemade ice cream cake layered with chocolate and vanilla flavors, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
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 Filling
  • 2 pints vanilla ice cream softened
  • 2 pints chocolate ice cream softened
Toppings
  • 1 cup whipped cream for frosting
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Cake Layers
  1. Bake the chocolate and vanilla cake mixes according to package instructions. Allow to cool completely.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cakes are cool, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
  2. Place one layer of chocolate cake in the bottom of the cake pan. Spread a layer of softened vanilla ice cream on top.
  3. Add the second layer of vanilla cake and spread a layer of softened chocolate ice cream.
  4. Repeat with the remaining layers, ending with the final layer of chocolate cake on top.
  5. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours to set.
Frost and Serve
  1. Remove the cake from the freezer and frost the top and sides with whipped cream.
  2. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
  3. Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes before spreading.

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