This creamy and delectable ice cream cake is just like the famous Dairy Queen cake made at home! 5 amazingly indulgent layers, chocolate, fudge, cookie crumb, vanilla, and a fluffy whipped icing that is so good you won't be able to stop eating it!
Ingredients
Cookie Layer:
20crushed Oreos, Including the cream center
4tablespoonssalted sweet cream butter, melted
Ice Cream Layer:
1quartchocolate ice cream
1quartvanilla ice cream, I used vanilla bean
Hot Fudge Layer:
11.75ounceshot fudge topping
Whipped Cream Frosting Layer:
2cupscold heavy cream
1¼cupspowdered sugar
1½teaspoonsclear vanilla flavoring
Chocolate or Rainbow sprinkles, optional garnish
Instructions
Line the 9 inch springform pan with plastic wrap, making sure to cover the bottom and sides completely.
Add the crushed oreos to a large mixing bowl and stir in the melted butter. Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes. Allow the cookie crumb to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Allow the chocolate ice cream to sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes to soften. Spread into the bottom of the spring form in an even layer. Place back in the freezer to harden.
Soften the hot fudge in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make it easier to spread. Spread over the chocolate ice cream in the springform followed by an even layer of cookie crumbs. Place the pan back in the freezer for at least 1 hour to harden.
Allow the vanilla ice cream to sit on the counter at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. Spread an even layer of vanilla ice cream over the cookie crumb layer. Return the cake to the freezer for at least 6 hours.
Add heavy cream to a chilled mixing bowl, align with the powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium for 3-4 minutes until stiff peaks form.
Remove the cake from the freezer and release the sides of the springform pan. Carefully remove the ice cream cake from the pan and transfer to a cake plate.
Cover in an even layer of whipped cream frost and top with chocolate sprinkles. Place in the freezer until ready to serve.