Today, it’s time for the most delicious frozen treat. My no bake brownie ice cream cake comes together in 5 minutes and requires no oven or stovetop! All the delicious flavours and textures are included in this amazing chocolate cake.
I came up with this brownie ice cream cake one night after seeing the 2 bite brownies at the store and knew I needed to make it ASAP! It turned out exactly how I wanted and couldn’t be easier to make. I love brownies with ice cream so this cake is perfect for summer as you get the best of both worlds without needing your oven at all.
Ice cream cake is one of my favourite things to eat but I’ve never really tried making one from scratch. I knew I didn’t want to actually have to bake any of this but I did want a homemade ice cream inside. Behold, my brownie batter ice cream on a bed of brownies.
For some other no bake treats, try my monster cookie icebox cake, which if placed in the freezer tastes like an ice cream cake or my no bake peanut butter oat bars.
Can I Use Store Bought Ice Cream?
Yes! Chocolate or vanilla, or any other kind you like. Just let it soften a bit, stir in your chopped up brownies and spread it on top of the brownies the same as in the instructions.
Can I Use Homemade Brownies?
Yes, for the crust, I recommend baking them in another pan and letting them fully cool. Then take as much as you need and compress them down a little to form a crust. You’ll want the crust to be about 1/2 inch thick. Then chop up the rest and stir them into your ice cream.
I recommend a chewier brownie for this rather than a really fudgy brownie. My sprinkle brownie recipe I think would work great, just omit the sprinkles and frosting when making.
Can I Make this Brownie Ice Cream Cake Gluten Free?
Yes, just use gluten free pre made brownies or make a homemade gluten free brownie and follow the instructions above in the “Can I Use Homemade Brownies” section.
Is This Cake Egg Free?
Yes, no eggs are required as we’re using premade brownies. However, if you’re avoiding eggs for an allergy, make sure whatever brownie you use is also egg free.
Additional Toppings
You can use whatever you like here. I topped it with my homemade whipped cream but my chocolate whipped cream would also be delicious. I also crumbled up some bits of brownie leftover and sprinkled them on top before freezing.
Other toppings that would be delicious are berries, chopped nuts, chocolate ganache. Really anything you like.
Baking Tips
- Make sure you chill for at least 6 hours to ensure the proper texture and not a soupy mess.
- Store this cake in the freezer until ready to eat.
- See above on how to make gluten free brownie ice cream cake.
- I create my recipes based off weights so I recommend measuring by weights if you own a scale. It’s actually so much easier and makes for much less cleanup. I wish I had baked by weight from the beginning, I could never go back now.
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No Bake Brownie Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
- 19 (380g) 2 bite brownies
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
- 50g dark chocolate
- 2 cups (440g) whipping cream
- 400g/14oz sweetened condensed milk (300mL can if in Canada)
- 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 (120g) 2 bite brownies, chopped
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9" springform pan with the 2 bite brownies. For me this was 19 brownies. Then using a glass or your hand, push down on the brownies to create a crust and fill in all the gaps. Set aside.
- Add the butter and dark chocolate to a microwave safe dish and heat in 30 second increments until fully melted and combined. Set aside to cool.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, add your whipping cream and whisk until soft peaks form. Then add in the condensed milk, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla. Continue whisking until light and fluffy.
- Then fold into the melted chocolate mixture, making sure it has cooled down. It shouldn't feel hot to touch or may deflate the whipped cream mixture.
- Add the chopped brownies and fold until evenly distributed. Pour the ice cream on top of the brownie crust and spread so it's even. I like to add some brownie crumbles from the container on top here but this is optional. Cover with cling wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- To serve, run a dull knife around the outside of the pan and release from the springform ring. Top with homemade whipped cream or whatever toppings you like and enjoy!
My family loved this cake and it’s just so easy to make. The 2 bite brownies freeze perfectly so they’re still nice and chewy as well.
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