Copycat Dairy Queen™ Ice Cream Cake

We all scream for ice cream (cake). Keep the oven off and make this simple DIY ice cream cake that tastes just like the real thing.MORE+LESS-

Updated October 5, 2017

1

tub (1.5 quarts) chocolate ice cream

1

package (14.2 oz) Oreo cookies, crushed

1

jar (12.8 oz) hot fudge topping

1

tub (1.5 quarts) vanilla ice cream

24

oz frozen whipped topping, thawed

Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles and Rainbow Candy Chips

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• 1

  Remove chocolate and vanilla ice cream from freezer; allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine crushed Oreo™ cookies and hot fudge sauce until thoroughly mixed.

• 2

  Scoop chocolate ice cream into a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper. Top chocolate ice cream with cookie-fudge mixture and place scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the cookie layer. Spread the ice cream flat and even with a spatula. Return to freezer until firmly frozen, at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

• 3

  Working quickly, remove the cake from the springform pan and transfer to a serving platter. Frost cake with whipped topping, piping decoration around the edges with an icing bag fitted with a large star tip if desired.

• 4

  Return to freezer until firm, about 2 hours. Decorate before slicing and serving.

Expert Tips

• Place serving platter and serving plates in the freezer for 20-30 minutes before transferring the cake onto it. The bottom of your cake won’t melt when you make the move!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories

910

Calories from Fat

430

% Daily Value

Total Fat

48g

74%

Saturated Fat

30g

149%

Trans Fat

1g

Cholesterol

75mg

26%

Sodium

370mg

16%

Potassium

540mg

15%

Total Carbohydrate

109g

36%

Dietary Fiber

5g

20%

Sugars

78g

Protein

11g

Vitamin A

15%

15%

Vitamin C

2%

2%

Calcium

25%

25%

Iron

10%

10%

Exchanges:

3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 9 Fat;

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

More About This Recipe

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