Description
When we talk about a copycat Baskin Robbins ice cream cake, we are referring to a multi-layered frozen dessert that perfectly mimics the structure, rich flavor profile, and mouthfeel of the famous ice cream cakes sold by the global dessert giant. Unlike simple ice cream cakes that only contain frozen dairy, this specific style incorporates a foundational base of traditional baked cake, followed by multiple contrasting layers of premium ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake
- 1 (8-inch) chocolate cake layer, baked and completely cooled
Ice Cream Layers
- 1 quart (about 1 liter) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- 1 quart (about 1 liter) chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
Fudge Crunch Filling
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
- 1½ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Frosting
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Decorations
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Chocolate curls
- Maraschino cherries
- Chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Place the chocolate cake layer in the bottom of the pan.
- Spread the softened chocolate ice cream evenly over the cake. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Mix the crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter and stir in the hot fudge sauce. Spread this mixture over the chocolate ice cream layer. Freeze for another 20 minutes.
- Spread the softened vanilla ice cream over the fudge crunch layer, smoothing the top. Freeze for at least 4–6 hours or overnight until completely firm.
- Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Remove the cake from the pan and frost the top and sides with the whipped cream.
- Decorate with sprinkles, chocolate curls, cherries, or chocolate drizzle as desired.
- Freeze for 30 minutes before serving.
- Let the cake sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before slicing for easier serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490 kcal
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