Description
This Frozen Brownie Ice Cream Cake is the ultimate summer dessert! With a fudgy brownie base, creamy vanilla ice cream layer, rich chocolate ganache, and chopped candy bar topping, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
– 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
OR use your favorite homemade brownie recipe
For the Ice Cream Layer:
– 1 ½ quarts vanilla ice cream (softened)
For the Ganache:
– ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– ½ cup heavy cream
For Topping:
– 1 cup chocolate candy bars, chopped (Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, etc.)
Optional: chopped nuts, sprinkles, or crushed cookies
Instructions
1. Prepare the brownie mix as directed and bake in a greased 9-inch springform pan. Let cool completely.
2. Spread softened vanilla ice cream over the cooled brownie base. Smooth the top. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
3. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
4. Remove cake from the springform pan. Drizzle ganache over the ice cream layer, allowing it to drip down the sides.
5. Sprinkle chopped candy bars over the top while ganache is still soft.
6. Return the cake to the freezer for at least 1 hour before serving.
7. Slice with a warm knife and enjoy!
Notes
– Use a springform pan for easy cake removal.
– Customize with your favorite ice cream flavors or toppings.
– Store leftovers covered in the freezer for up to 1 week.
– Run your knife under hot water for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes (for brownie base)
- Category: Dessert, Ice Cream Cake
- Method: Baking, Freezing
- Cuisine: American, Summer Dessert
Keywords: brownie ice cream cake, frozen dessert, summer cake, ice cream cake recipe, chocolate ice cream cake, no-fuss party cake