Description
This Chocolate Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Cake is a no-bake dream come true! With layers of crumbled chocolate cake, creamy vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate sauce, and loads of crunchy Oreos, it’s the ultimate frozen treat for birthdays, cookouts, or any dessert emergency. Easy to make, impossible to resist!
Ingredients
For the Cake Base Layer:
1 (13-ounce) package Oreos or chocolate sandwich cookies (plus extra for garnish)
16 ounces chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade)
2 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream, very soft
For the Ice Cream Layer:
1 1/3 quarts vanilla ice cream, very soft
1/2 cup chocolate sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/3 of the crumbled Oreos
For the Topping:
1/3 of the crumbled Oreos
1/2 cup chocolate sauce
For the Chocolate Glaze:
4 ounces dark chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
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Prepare the Pan
Grease a 9–10 inch springform pan with butter or baking spray. -
Crush the Cookies
Chop or crumble the Oreos and divide into three equal portions. -
Make the Base Layer
In a large bowl, crumble about 3/4 of the chocolate cake and mix with one-third of the Oreos.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups of softened vanilla ice cream until well combined.
Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. -
Add the Ice Cream Layer
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining 1 1/3 quarts of vanilla ice cream with another third of the Oreos and 1/2 cup of chocolate sauce.
Spread evenly over the cake base layer in the pan. -
Top with More Cookies and Sauce
Press the final third of the Oreos into the top of the ice cream.
Drizzle with the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate sauce, gently swirling or pressing so it stays in place. -
Freeze the Cake
Cover loosely with foil or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. -
Release and Prep for Glaze
Let cake sit at room temp for a couple of minutes. Run a knife along the edge, then gently release the springform.
Return the cake to the freezer while preparing the glaze. -
Make the Chocolate Glaze
Melt dark chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
Drizzle over the frozen cake just before serving.
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Serve and Enjoy
Slice generously and garnish with extra Oreos if desired.
Notes
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Make Ahead: Best made a day in advance for easier slicing and firmer layers.
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Flavor Twist: Try swapping in cookies and cream, chocolate, or coffee ice cream for a fun variation.
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No Cake? No Problem: You can replace the cake layer with crushed Oreo crust or brownie chunks.
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Freezing Tip: For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water between each cut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Freeze Time 4 hours (or overnight)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Frozen
- Cuisine: American