Let’s be real: who doesn’t crave layers of indulgent chocolate and creamy ice cream stacked high? This cake has it all—smooth, velvety layers, a chocolate cake base, and just enough ice cream to make it guilt-worthy. It’s for those who believe in the beauty of simplicity, but still want to impress. No one’s asking you to be a culinary genius here. Just put together a few ingredients, freeze, and voila—you’ve got a dessert that makes people think you slaved over it. So, grab your spoons and prepare for some cold, chocolatey bliss.

Chocolate Layered Ice Cream Cake

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A layered dessert with rich chocolate cake, creamy ice cream, and a chocolatey topping. Perfect for any chocolate lover.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings 10 servings

Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake Layer:

All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¼ cup
Baking powder: 1 tsp
Sugar: ¾ cup
Eggs: 2
Milk: ½ cup
Vegetable oil: ¼ cup
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp

For the Ice Cream Layers:

Chocolate ice cream: 4 cups softened
Vanilla ice cream: 4 cups softened

For the Topping:

Chocolate chips: ½ cup
Whipped cream: 1 cup

Instructions

Prepare the Cake Layer:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, then cool completely.

Create the Ice Cream Layers:

Soften the chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
Spread a layer of chocolate ice cream over the cooled cake. Freeze for 1-2 hours.
Spread the vanilla ice cream on top of the chocolate layer. Freeze for another 2-3 hours.

Add the Topping:

Whisk the whipped cream until stiff peaks form.
Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the whipped cream.
Freeze for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 380
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin C: 8%
Calcium: 6%
Iron: 10%
Vitamin A: 4%
Potassium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

Add crushed cookies between ice cream layers for extra crunch.
Drizzle caramel sauce on top for a richer flavor.
Let the ice cream soften a bit before spreading it, for smoother layers.

Chocolate Layered Ice Cream Cake