Description
Indulge in a Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake that brings joy to any celebration. This delightful dessert features layers of creamy vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate fudge, and crunchy cookie bits, all enveloped in fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for birthdays or sunny afternoons, this homemade treat is sure to impress family and friends alike. Let’s dive into crafting this crowd-pleaser with simple steps that guarantee a delicious outcome!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 1 cup chocolate fudge topping
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup crushed Oreos (or chocolate cookies)
- Optional: colorful sprinkles or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix as per package instructions and divide evenly between the pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until springy to touch.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks until completely cool.
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the softened vanilla ice cream on top. Drizzle with half of the chocolate fudge and sprinkle with half of the crushed Oreos.
- Add the second cake layer on top, repeating the steps with the remaining ice cream, fudge, and crushed cookies.
- Frost the entire cake with whipped topping, then decorate with sprinkles or nuts if desired.
- Freeze for about 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg