Easy Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Cool down on a hot summer day with this cold and refreshing brownie ice cream cake. Layers of delicious brownies, ice cream and whipped cream combine to create a summer birthday cake.

Prep30 min
Total Time3 hr
Skill LevelBeginner

Amount10-12 servings

Ingredients & Tools
Instructions

Ingredients

Brownie Layer
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Ice Cream Layer
1 package of your favorite ice cream flavor

Whipped Topping
1 package whipped icing mix
sprinkles

Tools
13 in. x 9 in. cake pan
non-stick cooking spray
Large saucepan

Instructions

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Make brownie layer. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare 13 in. x 9 in. pan with vegetable pan spray.
In a large saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder and salt over medium heat, stirring often until completely liquid and very warm to the touch. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Quickly add eggs and vanilla and stir until combined.
Add flour and baking powder and stir until batter is very shiny and combined. Mixture will still be very warm.
Add chocolate chips, stirring as the chips melt. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
Make ice cream layer. Remove ice cream from the container and cut into 3/4 in. thick slices. Place slices on top of brownie and use a spatula to help spread into an even layer. Place in the freezer while preparing the whipped cream.
Make whipped cream topping. Prepare Whipped Icing Mix according to package instructions and spread on top of the ice cream layer.
Top with sprinkles and freeze until ready to serve. When ready to serve, remove from the freezer and let stand for 20 minutes at room temperature to soften slightly.