Description
A fun and customizable dessert that layers rich chocolate cake with creamy ice cream, topped with fudge, crushed Oreos, and whipped cream for a showstopping treat perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
One 8-inch chocolate cake layer (from box mix or homemade)
1½ quarts cookie-flavored or chocolate chip ice cream, slightly softened
1 cup chocolate fudge sauce
12 Oreos, chopped
2 cups cold heavy cream
¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch cake pan with plastic wrap, letting the edges hang over the sides.
- Scoop the softened ice cream into the pan and press it into an even layer. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Bake the chocolate cake layer and let it cool completely.
- Place the cake on a serving plate. Spread fudge sauce over the top, leaving a small border. Sprinkle with chopped Oreos.
- Unwrap the ice cream layer and place it on top of the cake. Press gently to set it in place. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze again.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Frost the cake with the whipped cream and pipe a decorative border. Sprinkle extra Oreo crumbs on top if desired.
- Freeze the finished cake until ready to serve. Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Swap in different ice cream or cake flavors to suit your taste.
- Decorate with sprinkles, candies, or other toppings for variety.
- Use a warm knife to get clean slices when serving.
- Store assembled cake in freezer for up to 1 week; separate layers for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours freezing)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
