Chocolate M&M’s and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake
A delightful fusion of chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, and cookie dough, topped with M&M’s, perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients for chocolate cake (as per box instructions)
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chip cookie dough, cut into small chunks
- 1 cup M&M’s candies
- Chocolate syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions. As the sweet aroma fills your kitchen, let it cool completely.
- Slice the chocolate cake into two luscious layers. Be sure to use a serrated knife for a clean cut.
- Assemble one layer of cake at the bottom of a springform pan, serving as the foundation for our ice cream layer.
- Spread a layer of softened vanilla ice cream generously over the cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides slightly.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chip cookie dough chunks over the ice cream layer for even distribution.
- Place the second layer of cake on top, gently pressing down to ensure everything holds together.
- Follow with another luxurious layer of vanilla ice cream, smoothing it out.
- Top the cake with M&M’s, letting their vibrant colors shine through.
- Finish it off with a drizzle of chocolate syrup, creating a dreamy cascade.
- Freeze your masterpiece for at least 4 hours before serving. Let it sit out for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream and extra M&M’s on the side. Store leftovers in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg