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Ice Cream & Gelatin

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.

Prep:
30 min
Total Time:
3 hr
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yield:
10-12 servings

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

Instructions

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Notes

  • Make ahead of time and freeze tightly wrapped for up to one month
  • Pick your favorite ice cream flavor and serve thick slices with hot fudge sauce and, of course, extra sprinkles!
  • Make this recipe extra speedy with a box brownie mix for the bottom layer.