Go Back
+ servings

Ice Cream Cake

A deliciously layered ice cream cake perfect for any celebration, combining rich cake layers with creamy ice cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Ice Cream Filling
  • 1 quart ice cream (any flavor) softened
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles

Method
 

Prepare Cake Layers
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Assemble Cake
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread softened ice cream over the first layer, then top with the second cake layer.
  3. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours to set.
Decorate
  1. Remove the cake from the freezer and spread whipped cream over the top and sides.
  2. Drizzle chocolate sauce and sprinkle with sprinkles.
  3. Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the ice cream flavor and toppings to your liking.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!