Decadent Strawberry Chocolate Fantasy Ice Cream Cake
A delightful and nostalgic ice cream cake featuring layers of chocolate cake, velvety ice cream, fresh strawberries, and rich hot fudge, perfect for summer celebrations.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients for preparation) Any brand will work, but stick to a good fudgy mix.
For the ice cream layers
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Use ripe, sweet, and vibrant strawberries.
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips, melted Use semisweet chocolate chips, melt in 30-second intervals.
- 1.5 cups vanilla ice cream, softened Leave out for about 10 minutes until spreadable.
- 1.5 cups chocolate ice cream, softened Choose chocolate ice cream with real cocoa for rich flavor.
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar To add a hint of sweetness to the ice cream.
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce Warm for an extra-gooey drizzle.
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping) Homemade or store-bought is fine.
Instructions
Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven as directed on the box. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter and bake according to instructions.
- Let the cakes cool completely.
Melt the Chocolate
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Set aside to cool until pourable but not scorching hot.
Create the Ice Cream Layers
- In one bowl, mix vanilla ice cream with powdered sugar.
- In another bowl, mix chocolate ice cream with powdered sugar.
Layer Up
- Place your first cake circle on a platter, spread vanilla ice cream over it, pile on half the sliced strawberries, and drizzle with half the melted chocolate.
- Top with the second cake layer, smooth chocolate ice cream over it, sprinkle with remaining strawberries, and drizzle with the remaining melted chocolate.
Whipped Cream Whimsy
- Frost the top with whipped cream and drizzle on hot fudge sauce.
Freeze and Enjoy
- Pop the cake in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Slice, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
Tip: Soften ice cream until spreadable, not soupy. Level cakes if domed. Chill layers between steps if necessary.
