Description
A delicious layered cake featuring chocolate and vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel and topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 cup caramel sauce, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Once the crust is cool, spread the softened chocolate ice cream evenly over the crust. Place the pan in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- After the chocolate ice cream has set, drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the chocolate layer. Sprinkle with sea salt, then spread the softened vanilla ice cream over the caramel layer. Return the cake to the freezer for another 30 minutes.
- Once the vanilla ice cream is firm, spread the remaining caramel sauce over the top. Finish with a layer of whipped cream, smoothing it out evenly.
- For an extra touch, garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm.
- To serve, remove the sides of the springform pan and slice the cake with a warm knife for clean cuts.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate ice cream instead of regular chocolate.
- You can also substitute the whipped cream with a layer of chocolate ganache for a decadent finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg