Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipes (From Scratch)

Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipes

Here are two easy homemade ice cream cake recipes that require minimal effort but taste amazing!

1. No-Bake Classic Ice Cream Cake

Ingredients:

1.2 cups heavy cream

2.1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

3.1 tsp vanilla extract

4.2 cups crushed cookies (Oreos or graham crackers)

5.2 tbsp melted butter

6.2 cups chocolate or vanilla ice cream (softened)

Instructions:

1.Make the Crust:

Combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into a lined 8-inch pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.

2.Whip the Cream:

In a bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in condensed milk and vanilla extract.

3.Layer the Cake:

Spread softened ice cream over the crust. Pour the whipped cream mixture on top.

4.Freeze:

Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

5.Serve:

Remove from the freezer, let it sit for 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy!

2.Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Cake

Ingredients:

1.1 cup flour

2.¼ cup cocoa powder

4.½ tsp baking soda

5.½ cup sugar

6.½ cup milk

7.¼ cup melted butter

8.1 tsp vanilla extract

9.1 pint chocolate ice cream (softened)

10.½ cup chocolate fudge sauce

Instructions:

1.Make the Cake Layer:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour into a greased 8-inch pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.

2.Add Ice Cream:

Spread softened chocolate ice cream over the cooled cake.

  1. Drizzle with Fudge: Pour chocolate fudge sauce over the top and smooth it out.
  2. Freeze: Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 4+ hours.
  3. Slice and Serve: Let sit for a few minutes before cutting.

Enjoy your homemade ice cream cake! Let me know if you need more variations.

Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipes