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Homemade Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Homemade Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Susan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake recipe is a delightful frozen treat that combines layers of chocolate and vanilla ice cream, sandwich cookies, hot fudge, and a whipped cream frosting. Perfect for any celebration or special occasion!


Ingredients

Chocolate Ice Cream:

1 quart

Vanilla Ice Cream:

1 quart

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies:

1 package

Salted Sweet Cream Butter:

1/2 cup

Hot Fudge Sundae Topping:

1 cup

Heavy Cream:

2 cups

Powdered Sugar:

1/2 cup

Clear Vanilla Flavoring:

1 teaspoon

Colorful Sprinkles:

for garnish


Instructions

  1. Bake The Cookie Crunch: Combine crushed cookies with melted butter, spread on a baking sheet, and bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes. Cool.
  2. Begin With The Base: Spread chocolate ice cream in a springform pan, freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Make The Middle Layer: Spread hot fudge over chocolate ice cream, sprinkle cookie crumbs, and freeze for 1 hour.
  4. The Top Layer: Spread vanilla ice cream over the cookie crunch layer, freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  5. Form The Frosting: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  6. Decorate The Dessert: Frost the cake, pipe a pattern, and top with sprinkles.
  7. Slice And Serve: Freeze until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Store the cake wrapped in plastic or an airtight container in the freezer.
  • Let it sit out a few minutes before serving to soften for easier slicing.
  • Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean slices.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg