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Easy Ice Cream Cake

Easy Ice Cream Cake: Your Go-To Delight for Hot Days

Easy Ice Cream Cake is a quick and customizable dessert perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake Mix vanilla or chocolate
  • 3 large Eggs essential for binding
  • 1 cup Water follow measurement on cake mix package
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can be substituted with melted butter
For the Ice Cream Layer
  • 1 quart Ice Cream choose your favorite flavor
For the Topping
  • 1 container Whipped Topping such as Cool Whip
  • Optional Toppings sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or fresh fruit

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • spatula
  • freezer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil, whisking until smooth.
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and pour the batter in evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Slice the cake horizontally into two equal layers. Spread a generous layer of ice cream over the first layer and freeze for 1-2 hours.
  5. Add the second layer on top of the ice cream. Spread whipped topping evenly over the ice cream layer.
  6. Decorate with optional toppings as desired. Serve immediately or freeze until ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the cake layers cool completely before adding ice cream to avoid melting the ice cream.

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