Homemade Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

๐Ÿงพ Ingredients

๐ŸŸค For the Crunch Layer:

  • 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g. Oreos), crushed
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot fudge sauce (room temp, not hot)

๐Ÿฆ For the Ice Cream Layers:

  • 1 quart (about 4 cups) chocolate ice cream
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
    (Let both sit out for 10โ€“15 minutes to soften slightly)

๐Ÿฐ For the Whipped Topping:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (or Cool Whip alternative)
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

๐ŸŒˆ For Decoration (Optional):

  • Sprinkles, cookie crumbs, fudge drizzle, or maraschino cherries

๐ŸงŠ Equipment:

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Plastic wrap or parchment paper
  • Offset spatula or large spoon

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions

1. Line the Pan:

  • Line your loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving extra hanging over the sides to help lift the cake out later.

2. First Ice Cream Layer:

  • Scoop softened chocolate ice cream into the bottom of the pan. Spread evenly and press down with a spatula.
  • Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm.

3. Crunchy Fudge Layer:

  • Mix crushed Oreos with room-temperature fudge sauce.
  • Spread this mixture on top of the frozen chocolate ice cream layer.
  • Freeze again for 15โ€“20 minutes.

4. Second Ice Cream Layer:

  • Scoop softened vanilla ice cream on top of the fudge layer. Spread evenly and smooth the top.
  • Freeze for 4 hours or until completely solid (overnight is best).

5. Make the Whipped Cream:

  • Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Unmold the frozen cake using the plastic wrap, flip onto a plate or tray.
  • Frost the top and sides with whipped cream.

6. Decorate:

  • Top with sprinkles, cookie crumbs, fudge drizzle, or cherries.
  • Return to freezer for 1โ€“2 more hours to set.

๐Ÿด Serving:

  • Let sit at room temperature for 5โ€“10 minutes before slicing.
  • Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.

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