Description
Creamy homemade ice cream loaf cake blends nostalgic dessert flavors with simple summer elegance. Chilled slices offer cool comfort and delightful indulgence for casual gatherings and sweet afternoon treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 quart softened ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or preferred flavor)
- 2 cups crushed cookies or graham crackers (Oreos, graham crackers)
- 1 cup whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- Chocolate syrup
- Caramel sauce
- Fruit jam
- Fresh fruit
- Candy bits
- Chocolate chips
Optional Garnish:
- Cocoa powder
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Carefully drape plastic wrap inside a loaf pan, ensuring complete coverage of bottom and sides with minimal wrinkles.
- Gently spread a smooth, even layer of softened ice cream across the pan’s base, using a spatula to create an uniform thickness.
- Evenly distribute crushed cookies over the ice cream layer, pressing lightly to help them adhere to the surface.
- Apply a generous dollop of whipped cream across the cookie layer, spreading carefully to maintain a consistent thickness.
- If desired, enhance the dessert by sprinkling additional ingredients like chopped nuts, fruit pieces, or a light drizzle of caramel or chocolate syrup between layers.
- Repeat layering process as needed, alternating between ice cream, cookies, and cream until pan is nearly full.
- Securely cover the top with another layer of plastic wrap, pressing gently to eliminate air pockets.
- Transfer to freezer and allow to set for 4-6 hours, or ideally overnight, until completely firm and solid.
- Remove from freezer, carefully lift out using plastic wrap edges, and slice into clean, even portions.
- Serve immediately while still frozen, garnishing with extra cookie crumbs or a light dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
- Customize the ice cream flavor to match your favorite cookies or add personal flair to the dessert.
- Ensure the ice cream is softened but not melted for clean, defined layers that hold their shape.
- Use a variety of cookie types like chocolate chip, graham crackers, or oreos to create unique flavor combinations.
- For a lighter version, substitute regular ice cream with low-fat or non-dairy alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg