Peanut butter and chocolate – what a match made in dessert heaven. This homemade peanut butter cup ice cream cake is pure indulgence. It’s the ultimate way to bring your two favorite treats together in one cake. With layers of creamy peanut butter ice cream and gooey chocolate sauce, this cake might just be the hero of your next party. If you’re into indulgence, decadence, and a complete disregard for your waistline, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive into this guilt-ridden delight – after all, life’s too short to skip dessert.
Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake
A decadent layered ice cream cake that combines peanut butter and chocolate flavors in an irresistible frozen treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanut butter ice cream softened
- 2 cups chocolate ice cream softened
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers for the base
- 4 tbsp melted butter for the base
- 1/2 cup peanut butter for drizzling
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce for drizzling
- 1 cup whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Layer Peanut Butter Ice Cream: Spread softened peanut butter ice cream over the base. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Add Chocolate Ice Cream: Spread softened chocolate ice cream over the peanut butter layer. Freeze for another hour.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Spread whipped cream over the frozen ice cream layers. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Drizzle Peanut Butter and Chocolate Sauce: Drizzle peanut butter and chocolate sauce over the top.
- Serve: Slice and serve immediately, or store leftovers in the freezer.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Total Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin D: 4%
- Potassium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use high-quality peanut butter for an extra creamy texture.
- Freeze the cake for several hours to ensure a firm texture.
- Add crushed peanut butter cups as a topping for extra indulgence.