Description
Brownie Ice Cream Cake combines a fudgy brownie base with layers of creamy ice cream, topped with chocolate or whipped topping and fun garnishes. It’s a crowd-pleasing frozen dessert perfect for parties, birthdays, or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water) or homemade brownie batter
- 1.5 quarts (or 3 pints) ice cream, softened (any flavor)
- Chocolate sauce or hot fudge (optional)
- Whipped topping or chocolate ganache (for topping)
- Crushed cookies, sprinkles, or chocolate chips (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven as directed on brownie mix box. Line a springform or deep cake pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare and spread brownie batter into the pan. Bake until just done—2–3 minutes less than directed for a fudgy base. Cool completely.
- Spread softened ice cream over the cooled brownie base. Smooth the top.
- Freeze the cake for at least 4 hours until fully firm.
- Before serving, top with whipped topping or ganache and optional garnishes like sprinkles or crushed cookies.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean cuts.
Notes
- Use blondie or cookie dough base for variation.
- Add peanut butter swirls, crushed candy bars, or cookies between layers.
- Try two different ice cream flavors for a striped effect.
- Use coffee ice cream and espresso ganache for a mocha twist.
- Store frozen, tightly wrapped, for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
