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brownie cake layered with ice cream and frosting and topped with sprinkles.
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Brownie Ice Cream Cake Recipe

This is an easy ice cream cake recipe with brownies as the cake! Fill it with whatever ice cream you like.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix (9x13” pan size), plus eggs, oil, and water called for to make the brownies
  • 1 half gallon ice cream
  • 1 8 ounce container Cool Whip , defrosted
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two 9-inch round pans with parchment paper or foil and spray with nonstick baking spray.
  • Mix ingredients brownies as called for on the box. Divide into the two pans and bake until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs 1-inch from the side. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes depending on brand of brownie mix. Cool completely before assembling cake.
  • While the brownies are baking: Let the ice cream sit on the counter for about 15 minutes to soften. Line a 9-inch round pan with plastic wrap. Make sure the plastic wrap overhangs the pan. Spread the softened ice cream evenly in the bottom of the plastic-lined pan. Refreeze until ready to assemble the cake.
  • To assemble cake: Place one brownie round on cake plate. Top with re-frozen ice cream and second layer. Frost with whipped topping and add sprinkles, if desired. Freeze at least 4 hours before slicing.

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Notes

  • You can use 8-inch round cake pans but baking time will be longer.
  • It's best to put the ice cream in the same pan as the brownies baked (a third pan, if you have 3) so it's the same shape as the cake when assembling.
  • Feel free to dye the whipped topping any color using food coloring.
  • You can use any flavor ice cream
  • You can use any flavor or fat-content cool whip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.03mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 1mg