Description
This Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake delivers all the creamy, chocolatey, crunchy magic of the original—right from your own kitchen! With layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, fudge sauce, and a crunchy Oreo cookie center, it’s the ultimate frozen treat for birthdays and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1.5 quarts chocolate ice cream, softened
- 1 (14 oz) package chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- Optional: sprinkles or chocolate curls for garnish
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with plastic wrap or parchment paper for easy removal.
- Spread the softened chocolate ice cream evenly into the bottom of the pan. Freeze for 30 minutes to firm.
- In a bowl, mix crushed cookies with 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce. Spread this cookie fudge layer over the chocolate ice cream and freeze for another 20 minutes.
- Top with the softened vanilla ice cream, spreading evenly. Freeze for at least 2–4 hours or until completely firm.
- Once frozen solid, remove from the pan and frost the top and sides with whipped topping.
- Drizzle extra fudge sauce on top and garnish with sprinkles or chocolate curls if desired.
- Return to freezer until ready to serve. Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use high-quality ice cream for the best flavor and texture.
- You can swap flavors—try mint chocolate chip, strawberry, or cookies & cream!
- For a homemade whipped topping, use 1 cup heavy cream whipped with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: ice cream cake, dairy queen cake, copycat ice cream dessert, fudge cookie ice cream cake, birthday cake