Description
This Chocolate M&M’s and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake is a delightful fusion of creamy ice cream and crunchy candy. Each bite offers a rich, velvety texture from the ice cream, complemented by the sweet, chewy cookie dough and the satisfying crunch of M&M’s, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- For the Ice Cream Layer:
- 1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
- 1 cup cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup M&M’s
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- ½ cup M&M’s for garnish
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a serving plate.
- Once cooled, spread the softened chocolate ice cream evenly over the top of the cake.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the ice cream layer, then sprinkle M&M’s on top.
- Freeze the cake for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, additional M&M’s, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the freezer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 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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