Description
Indulge in a luscious Chocolate M&M’s and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake that combines the rich, creamy texture of ice cream with the delightful crunch of M&M’s and the chewy goodness of cookie dough. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, from the sweet chocolate notes to the buttery undertones of cookie dough, creating a dessert experience that is both satisfying and unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- For the Ice Cream Layer:
- 1 quart chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, softened
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M’s
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup M&M’s for garnish
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into two greased 9-inch round cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread the softened chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream evenly on top.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and M&M’s over the ice cream layer.
- Top with the second cake layer and freeze for at least 2 hours to set the ice cream.
- Before serving, spread whipped cream on top and garnish with additional M&M’s and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; just keep it covered in the freezer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.
- For a lighter version, use a sugar-free cake mix and low-fat ice cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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