Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

This homemade chocolate ice cream cake is so easy to make with only four ingredients. 

Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

This easy chocolate ice cream cake recipe is so easy to make! Ice cream and cake are two of my favorite things, this refreshing dessert is perfect to make for any occasion especially in the summer. 

Other yummy summer dessert recipes:

• S’mores Icebox Cake
• Strawberry Jello Cake

What cake mix should I use for this ice cream cake

I used a Betty Crocker cake mix for this ice cream cake and it was delicious. However you can use your favorite boxed cake mix for this recipe.

Best chocolate ice cream for cake

I used an off brand chocolate ice cream, but it would be so yummy with a chocolate ice cream with real chunks of chocolate in it too! You can use any chocolate ice cream for this cake.

Ice Cream Cake Ingredients

• chocolate cake mix
• chocolate ice cream
• frozen whipped topping
• chocolate syrup

How to make a homemade chocolate ice cream cake

Begin by baking the cake according to package directions in two 8 to 9 inch cake pans. Allow the cake to cool as directed.

Next if the cakes do not match the size of the springform pan, use the springform pan over the cake layers to cut away the excess cake.

Place the first layer of cake into the bottom of the springform pan. Then top it with half of the ice cream, spreading into an even layer.

Next add the second layer of cake and press down firmly. Then add the final layer of chocolate ice cream.

Wrap the pan in plastic wrap and put in the freezer until solid.

Warm a knife by placing it under hot water and then wiping it dry. Use the knife around the edge of the springform pan. Remove the springform sides.

How to decorate a homemade ice cream cake

Frost the cake using the thawed whipped topping.

Then drizzle chocolate syrup over the whipped topping. Take a toothpick and lightly drag it across the top in even lines to create a zigzag effect.

Freeze the cake until ready to serve. Allow the cake to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

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What You Need

• 1 chocolate cake mix ingredients for making the cake according to package directions
• 1 quart chocolate ice cream softened slightly
• 8 ounce  frozen whipped topping thawed
• 1/4 cup chocolate syurp

Directions

1. Begin by baking the cake according to package directions in two 8 to 9 inch cake pans. Allow the cake to cool as directed.

2. Next if the cakes do not match the size of the springform pan, use the springform pan over the cake layers to cut away the excess cake.

3. Place the first layer of cake into the bottom of the springform pan. Then top it with half of the ice cream, spreading into an even layer.

4. Next add the second layer of cake and press down firmly. Then add the final layer of chocolate ice cream.

5. Wrap the pan in plastic wrap and put in the freezer until solid.

6. Warm a knife by placing it under hot water and then wiping it dry. Use the knife around the edge of the springform pan. Remove the springform sides.

7. Then frost the cake using the whipped topping.

8. After that drizzle chocolate syrup over the whipped topping. Take a toothpick and lightly drag it across the top in even lines to create a zigzag effect.

9. Freeze the cake until ready to serve. Allow the cake to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.