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Easy Ice Cream Cake (DQ Copycat)

I've cracked the code for copycat Dairy Queen ice cream cake! Featuring both chocolate and vanilla ice cream, a crunchy fudge layer, and fluffy whipped cream, Easy Ice Cream Cake recipe tastes just as regal as the menu item. Plus you can customize this dessert recipe when you DIY!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
12 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
13 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 847 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cake:
  • 2 quarts vanilla ice cream
  • 1 package Oreo cookies coarsely crushed (3 cups)
  • 2 cups Chocolate fudge sauce
  • 1 quart chocolate ice cream
For the frosting:
  • 1 quart heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles for decorating, optional
  • Maraschino cherries for decorating, optional

Instructions

To make the cake:
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  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set a cold spring form (9-inch or 10-inch) pan ring (no bottom) on top.
  2. In a stand mixer fit with the paddle attachment, beat vanilla ice cream until fluffy but still frozen, about 2 minutes. Spread thickly around the sides of the springform pan, then use the rest to cover bottom of pan.
  3. Top evenly with crushed cookies, pressingly the crumbs lightly in to the vanilla ice cream.
  4. Carefully heat the fudge sauce just enough for it to pourable. Pour evenly over the cookie crumbs. Freeze at least 8 hours or overnight.
  5. In a stand mixer fit with the paddle attachment, beat chocolate ice cream until fluffy but still frozen, about 2 minutes. Spread on top of the fudge-cookie layer, smoothing the top (should be even with top of springform pan). 
  6. Cover with parchment paper or wax paper. Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.
To unmold the cake:
  1. Peel the top layer of parchment away. Place a large plate or serving platter on top of the cake. Gently flip the cake and plate over so the cake is right-side up on the plate (chocolate layer should be on the bottom, vanilla on the top). Peel the second piece of paper away. 
  2. Gently loosen the springform pan and wiggle it until it slides smoothly off the cake. Freeze while preparing the whipped cream.
To decorate the cake:
  1. In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip together cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Frost the cake completely.
  2. Use a piping bag with extra whipped cream to add flowers or other designs if desired. Or, top with sprinkles and maraschino cherries.
  3. The cake can be eaten immediately, but for best results freeze at least 8 hours or overnight before serving. Cover and freeze up to 1 month in advance (or keep it in the freezer and continue eating it for up to 1 month).

Notes

  • One package OREOs has 36 cookies and yields about 3 cups crumbs.
  • Adapted from The Kitchn's How to Make an Ice Cream Cake.

Nutrition Information

Calories 847kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 91g (30%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 424mg (18%) Potassium 596mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 66g (132%) Vitamin A 1615IU (32%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 279mg (28%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 847

% Daily Value*

Calories 847kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 91g 30%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 424mg 18%
Potassium 596mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 66g 132%
Vitamin A 1615IU 32%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 279mg 28%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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