Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of this Coffee and Fudge Ice Cream Cake. Layers of coffee and vanilla or chocolate ice cream, decadent hot fudge sauce, and a buttery cookie crust make this a show-stopping dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Coffee Ice Cream Layer:
- 1½ quarts coffee ice cream (softened)
Cookie Crust:
- 1½ cups crushed chocolate cookies (such as Oreos)
- ¼ cup melted butter
Fudge Layer:
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce (warmed slightly)
Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream Layer:
- 1½ quarts vanilla or chocolate ice cream (softened)
Topping:
- 1½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or espresso beans (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Mix crushed cookies and melted butter, press into the pan, and freeze.
- Add Coffee Ice Cream: Spread softened coffee ice cream over the crust, drizzle with fudge sauce, and freeze.
- Layer Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream: Spread the ice cream over the fudge layer and freeze until set.
- Top and Garnish: Spread whipped topping over the cake, garnish with chocolate shavings or espresso beans, and let sit before slicing.
Notes
- For added texture, include chopped nuts or toffee bits between the layers.
- Experiment with different ice cream flavors like mocha or caramel for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg