Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake
A delightful combination of chocolate chip ice cream, cake layers, and a chocolatey finish. This no-bake treat is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Cake Layer:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- 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 Layer:
- Chocolate chip ice cream: 4 cups softened
- Vanilla ice cream: 4 cups softened
For the Chocolate Topping:
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: ½ cup
- Heavy cream: ½ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Layer:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Pour into a greased 9-inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool completely.
Add the Ice Cream Layer:
- Soften the chocolate chip and vanilla ice cream.
- Spread the chocolate chip ice cream over the cooled cake and freeze for 1-2 hours.
- Add the vanilla ice cream on top and freeze for 2-3 more hours.
Prepare the Chocolate Topping:
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until simmering.
- Pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Drizzle the chocolate topping over the frozen cake.
- Freeze for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 1%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add chopped nuts or cookie crumbles between layers for added texture.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor in the cake.
- Let the ganache cool before pouring over to prevent it from melting the ice cream.