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Home » Desserts » Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts » Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Last Updated June 27, 2019. Published March 28, 2019 By Rosemary 10 Comments

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This Easy Ice Cream Cake is made with a chocolate wafer base, two types of no churn ice cream, Ferrero Roche Chocolates and a drizzle of melted chocolate to bring it all together. Ice Cream lovers will love it!

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Ice Cream Cake

Every birthday I ask my kids what they want for a Birthday Cake. This year it seems Italian Chocolates were the theme. From my eldest’s Baci Chocolate Cake to my youngest Ferrero Roche Ice Cream Cake.

If there are two things my youngest daughter can’t get enough of, they are Ice Cream and Strawberries. And I am sure she would love this Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake.

But this year she decided her favourite Chocolates and of course Ice Cream needed to come together.

ice cream cake how to make the cookie base, no churn ice cream layers

How to Make No Churn Ice Cream

  • In a small bowl whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, set aside.
  • Whip the whole cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Then add a little whipped cream to the vanilla/sweetened condensed milk mixture.
  • This makes it easier to combine.
  • Fold in the rest of the whipped cream mixture and combine. It’s now ready to be frozen as is in a pan of choice or used in this Ice Cream Cake.
  • Be sure to freeze until firm, for at least 3-5 hours or over night is probably best.

ice cream cake how to make ferrero roche ice cream and finished cake

How to Make a Ferrero Roche Ice Cream Cake

To make the Ferrero Roche Ice Cream I used the basic Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream Recipe and I folded in about 15 Ferrero Roche Chocolates which I broke into large pieces.

I then added some Hazelnut Cream (Nutella) but I made sure to just swirl it in a couple of times, I didn’t want it completely mixed in.

I really wanted as much chocolate as possible, so I made the base with chocolate wafer cookies and melted butter. Although you could use graham cracker crumbs or even your favourite cookie of choice as a base.

Ferrero Roche Ice Cream Cake

I then added a layer of half the vanilla no churn ice cream, then the Ferrero Roche Ice Cream and the remaining vanilla no churn. Be sure to cover it an air tight container or freezer bag, and freeze the cake until firm. At least 3-4 hours or better still over night.

Before serving I drizzled the cake with melted milk chocolate, but you can use whatever chocolate you prefer, white, dark or milk. Then I topped the cake with a few more whole chocolates and why not add a drizzle of more melted chocolate!?

I mean it is a birthday cake!

How long will an Ice Cream Cake Keep?

An Ice Cream Cake will last 6-7 days in the freezer. Be sure to store it in an air tight container or plastic freezer bag.

It is best to let the Cake sit a bit before serving if it is extremely hard.

So with the warm weather coming our way, this Easy Ice Cream Cake would make the perfect No Bake Dessert. I hope you give this cake a try and let me know what you think.

up close ice cream cake slice on a white plate

 

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Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipe

This Easy Ice Cream Cake is made with a chocolate wafer base, two types of no churn ice cream, Ferrero Roche & a drizzle of melted chocolate. 
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Course cake, Dessert
Cuisine American/Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 5 hours
Servings 10 servings
Calories 514kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

COOKIE BASE

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafter cookies (or cookie of choice) (150 grams)
  • 1/4 cup butter melted (50 grams)

VANILLA NO CHURN ICE CREAM

  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (170 grams)
  • 1 cup + 3 1/2 tablespoons whole / whipped cream cold (270 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

FERRERO ROCHE NO CHURN ICE CREAM

  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (170 grams)
  • 1 cup + 3 1/2 tablespoons whole / whipped cream cold (270 grams)
  • 15 Ferrero Roche chocolates coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Nutella (softened) (75 grams)

TOPPING

  • 3 1/2 - 5 ounces chocolate (white, dark or milk) (100 - 150 grams)
  • 5-10 Ferrero Roche chocolates (whole)

Instructions

  • Line an 8 inch (20 cm)  high top cake pan with crumpled* parchment paper.  

COOKIE BASE

  • Mix together the cookie crumbs and melted butter and press down in the prepared cake pan, cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the freezer while you prepare the vanilla no churn ice cream.

VANILLA NO CHURN ICE CREAM

  • In a small bowl whisk together sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, set aside.
  • In a large bowl whip the cream until stiff peaks form, add a little whipped cream to the vanilla/sweetened condensed milk mixture, (this to make it easier to combine), then fold in the rest of the whipped cream mixture and combine gently until completely mixed.
  • Remove the base from the freezer and spread evenly with half the vanilla ice cream . Cover  with plastic wrap and freeze.

FERRERO ROCHE NO CHURN ICE CREAM

  • In a small bowl whisk together sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, set aside.
  • In a large bowl whip the cream until stiff peaks form, add a little whipped cream to the vanilla/sweetened condensed milk mixture, (this to make it easier to combine), then fold in the rest of the whipped cream mixture and combine gently until completely combined. Then fold in the coarsely chopped Ferrero Roche chocolates and add the Nutella (softened) swirl 2-3 times just to add.
  • Remove the base from the freezer and spread evenly the Ferrero Roche Ice Cream over the vanilla ice cream, then spread with the remaining vanilla ice cream. Place in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze 3-5 hours or over night.

TOPPING

  • Remove the cake from the freezer once it is completely frozen (just before serving). Drizzle 3/4 of the melted chocolate over the ice cream cake, place the Ferrero Roche whole chocolate on top then drizzle the chocolates with the remaining melted chocolate. If cake is frozen solid then let it sit until it is easier to cut. Serve. Enjoy!

*Before lining a pan or cookie sheet be sure to crumple your parchment paper it will stay in place better.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 251mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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      1. Verity says

        March 22, 2021 at 3:59 am

        5 stars
        I made this ice cream cake for my daughters birthday party at the weekend. It was absolutely delicious and so easy to make!! I was super impressed with both myself and the cake!!! Thank you!!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          March 23, 2021 at 7:29 pm

          Hi Verity, thanks so much, so glad it was enjoyed and Happy Birthday to your daughter. Take care.

          Reply
      2. Karlie says

        October 29, 2020 at 10:49 am

        Hello I am just wondering about the cookie base does it go really hard in the freezer and make it hard to cut the cake ?

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        • Rosemary says

          October 30, 2020 at 6:58 pm

          Hi Karlie, no it doesn’t get that hard and it dose soften up quite quickly. Let me know how it goes.

          Reply
      3. Christine says

        October 11, 2020 at 2:25 am

        Good morning 😀
        I am about to make this, it sounds amazing but I don’t understand where it says crumpled parchment paper? Sorry but could you explain this to me please
        Thank you x

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        • Rosemary says

          October 11, 2020 at 8:52 am

          Hi Christine, you have to line the cake pan with parchment paper and I always crumple it first which makes it easier to line the pan. Hope that helps.

          Reply
      4. Naliah says

        October 2, 2020 at 12:27 am

        5 stars
        This recipe was awesome!! I made it for my niece’s birthday and she absolutely loved it. Will use the ice cream recipe in the future!! I love ice cream❤️❤️❤️🍦🍦

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        • Rosemary says

          October 2, 2020 at 7:41 pm

          Thanks Naliah, glad your niece loved it, and Happy Birthday to her. Have a great weekend.

          Reply
      5. Agustin Gutierrez says

        March 29, 2019 at 1:37 am

        5 stars
        It seems so delicious

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          March 29, 2019 at 8:35 pm

          Hi Agustin thanks so much it really was. Have a great weekend.

          Reply

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