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.