How to Make

A Great Ice Cream Cake

Brownie Ice Cream Cake

is the best make-ahead cake for summer celebrations. 

Bake brownie layer

Make a simple one-bowl brownie and bake it in a parchment-lined springform pan.

1

Add first ice cream layer

Let the first ice cream soften. Spread it out over the brownie. Freeze until nearly set, about 1 hour. 

2

Add hot fudge

Warm the hot fudge slightly in the microwave and pour it over the top of the ice cream. Freeze to set, about 30 minutes.

3

Add 2nd ice cream flavor

Let the second ice cream flavor soften. Spread it out over the hot fudge. Freeze until set, about 2 hours.

4

Finish cake

Take the cake out of the freezer about 25 minutes before serving. Just before serving, remove it from the springform pan, drizzle with chocolate hardshell.

5

Slice and serve

6

Flavor Combination Ideas

– Peanut Butter + Chocolate – Red Velvet + Sweet Cream – Cookie Dough + Peanut Butter Cup – Mint Chip + Chocolate – Strawberry + Chocolate + Vanilla – Chocolate Chip + Peanut Butter

Brownie Ice Cream Cake

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