Homemade Caramel Ice Cream Cake

Why settle for boring desserts when you can have a caramel ice cream cake that’s basically a trophy for your taste buds? This masterpiece combines smooth ice cream, decadent caramel, and a buttery crust into one glorious creation. It’s the dessert equivalent of winning the lottery—minus the taxes. Perfect for anyone who believes caramel should come in industrial-size buckets. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a breakup, or just surviving Monday, this cake screams indulgence. Prepare to wow your guests or just hoard it for yourself. Either way, you’ve earned this sticky, sweet, and irresistible slice of happiness.

Homemade Caramel Ice Cream Cake

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A rich caramel-flavored ice cream cake layered with creamy goodness and a crunchy crust, perfect for special occasions or spontaneous celebrations.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings 12 servings

Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
• ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• 3 cups vanilla ice cream softened
• 1 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped nuts or toffee bits optional

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Crust:
• Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter. Press the mixture into a springform pan and freeze for 15 minutes.
• Layer the Ice Cream:
• Spread half of the softened vanilla ice cream over the crust. Freeze for 1 hour until firm.
• Add the Caramel Layer:
• Drizzle a generous layer of caramel sauce over the frozen ice cream. Spread evenly with a spatula.
• Repeat the Ice Cream Layer:
• Spread the remaining ice cream on top of the caramel layer. Freeze for 2 hours.
• Whip the Cream Topping:
• Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over the frozen cake.
• Decorate and Freeze:
• Sprinkle chopped nuts or toffee bits over the whipped cream layer. Freeze for 2 more hours before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 380
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

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

Additional Notes and Tips

• Make your own caramel sauce for an extra-rich flavor.
• Use salted caramel for a delightful sweet-salty twist.
• Let the cake sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing for easier serving.