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DIY Ice Cream Cake

A delicious and customizable ice cream cake made with layers of your favorite ice cream and cake.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer
  • 1 box cake mix any flavor
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
Ice Cream Layers
  • 1 quart ice cream your choice of flavor
  • 1 quart whipped cream for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions. Prepare the cake mix by combining the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
  2. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake according to package instructions. Once baked, let it cool completely.
Assemble the Ice Cream Cake
  1. Once the cake has cooled, slice it in half horizontally to create two layers.
  2. Place one layer of cake in the bottom of the cake pan. Spread a layer of ice cream on top, then add the second layer of cake.
  3. Spread another layer of ice cream on top of the second cake layer. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove the cake from the freezer and take it out of the pan. Top with whipped cream and any additional toppings like sprinkles or chocolate sauce.
  2. Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the flavors of cake and ice cream to your liking.

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