Who doesn’t love a dessert that looks like a masterpiece but is embarrassingly easy to make? Enter the Vanilla Marble Ice Cream Cake. This cake is a showstopper, with its elegant swirls of vanilla and chocolate ice cream. Don’t worry, no baking is involved—you just get to enjoy the fancy look and creamy goodness. Imagine your guests thinking you spent hours on it, when in reality, you only spent minutes. This cake is ideal for those days when you want to impress, but also want to avoid any actual effort.
Vanilla Mocha Ice Cream Cake
A decadent, no-bake dessert with creamy layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream swirled into a beautiful marble effect.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Crushed graham crackers: 1 ½ cups
- Melted butter: 4 tbsp
For the Ice Cream Layers:
- Vanilla ice cream softened: 2 cups
- Chocolate ice cream softened: 2 cups
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream: 1 cup
- Shaved chocolate: ¼ cup optional
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan.
- Freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
Add the Ice Cream Layers:
- Soften both the vanilla and chocolate ice creams.
- Spread vanilla ice cream over the crust, followed by a layer of chocolate ice cream.
- Use a spatula to gently swirl the two ice creams together. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Add another layer of softened vanilla ice cream. Freeze for an additional hour.
Finish with the Whipped Cream:
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream on top of the cake.
- Sprinkle with shaved chocolate if desired.
- Freeze for 3-4 hours to set completely.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 4%
- Vitamin C: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Use a combination of dark and milk chocolate ice cream for extra richness.
- For added crunch, sprinkle crushed nuts or chocolate chips in between layers.
- Allow the cake to soften slightly before slicing for easier serving.
