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A sliced classic homemade ice cream cake showing layers of chocolate and vanilla ice cream with a crunchy fudge center and whipped cream frosting.

Classic Homemade Ice Cream Cake

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 1.5 quarts chocolate ice cream, softened
  • 1 cup chocolate fudge sauce, chilled
  • 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs for center layer
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Crush cookies in a food processor and mix with melted butter; press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Freeze the crust for 15 minutes to set.
  • Spread the softened chocolate ice cream evenly over the crust and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Spread chilled fudge sauce over the chocolate ice cream layer and top with the chocolate cookie crumbs; freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Spread the softened vanilla ice cream over the fudge layer and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  • Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely firm.
  • In a chilled bowl, whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Remove the cake from the springform pan and frost the top and sides with the prepared whipped cream.
  • Decorate with sprinkles and return to the freezer for at least 1 hour before serving.