Back in high school I worked at Dairy Queen. During the summer when I got home from work I found myself craving even more ice cream even though I ate plenty at work. I still really love ice cream. Of course it’s great at all seasons but ice cream in the summer is essential.
So how about an nice ice cream cake? My mother in law is world famous (ok, ok, maybe just famous in our family) for these cakes. I made my first one for my son’s birthday this month.
Going back to my previously mentioned addiction to chocolate and peanut butter, (Reese’s cupcakes, Reese’s cookies…) now I give you Chocolate and Peanut Butter Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake:
It’s an easy summer treat that anyone can make. And, you can make it in ANY flavor you prefer.
Here’s how:
What You Need:
2 tubs of ice cream-any flavor you want (mint would be really good too!)
1 package of cookies-again, any flavor you want
Hot Fudge (I used this homemade recipe but you can use store bought if you prefer)
Candy to top it (optional)
To start, line 2 round cake pans with foil:
Make your hot fudge ahead of time if you are going to make the homemade kind. I recommend the homemade kind. It is REALLY good!
Gather the rest of your supplies:
On a side note, can I just tell you that this is the world’s best ice cream. I was introduced to it about a year ago by my brother when I was in the hospital to have a baby. The baby had to stay in the NICU for 2 weeks, so to get my through those middle of the night drives to the hospital…I ate a lot of this:
OK, anyway, back to the cake. With your foil lined pans ready, smash your cookies into crumbs:
Pour them into the bottom of your pans and then drizzle hot fudge on top of that:
And spread it around:
Next, use an ice cream scoop to put ice cream on top of that. I used the whole tub.
Then spread it around until it is smooth.
Now you can easily pop the whole thing out of the pan and peel the foil off: Put it on a cake stand or something, but remember, you need to be able to get it back in your freezer.
Stack one layer of the cake on top of the other and top with something fun and fancy. In my case I used Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups chopped up and more hot fudge drizzled on.
And you’re done. Yummy and easy! I think I will try mint and chocolate next.
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That looks incredible!!! And it seems simple to make too! I am going to have to try this.. thanks so much for sharing the recipe!!
-Peggy
That is the best looking ice cream cake ever!!! You had me at Reeses:-)
Wow I’m so trying this out! Thanks for sharing!! I’m your newest follower =D
-Jen
littlemissalizzi.com
It looks fabulous, and soooooooooooooooooo delicious
This looks amazing. I have a Blog Hop, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/3-face-masks-from-your-kitchen-and.html
It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
I think I am in love with this cake.
Sounds decadently rich – and so yummy! Love your presentation of it! :)
That looks absolutely divine!! Pinned and on the list to make very soon :) And a new follower!
The Farm Girl
thefarmgirlrecipes@gmail.com
This ice cream cake looks amazing! You have been featured at Showcase Your Talent Thursday!! http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/07/showcase-your-talent-thursday-15.html
This makes my tummy very HAPPY!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Thanks so much for sharing over at The Winthrop Chronicles, this will be featured tomorrow! http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/
Looks incredibly good!
Hi Thanks for the recipe. I had some Reece’s peanut butter moose so i made homemade vanilla icecream and folded it then made the second batch of vanilla icecream i put the oreo’s on the bottom with your unreal choc fudge sauce, i also put it inbetween layers and decorated the top. i was told it is the best ice cream cake i have made. I just wanted to say thanks :)
Oooh with homemade ice cream I can’t even imagine how good it would be!!!