Description
A delightful dessert combining layers of cake and creamy vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate syrup and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cake mix (chocolate or vanilla)
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup chocolate syrup
- 1 cup crushed nuts (e.g., peanuts or almonds)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions and bake in a round cake pan. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally to create two layers. Place the first layer on a serving platter.
- Spread a generous layer of vanilla ice cream on top of the first layer of cake, smoothing it out evenly.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice cream and sprinkle a layer of crushed nuts.
- Carefully place the second layer of cake on top of the ice cream and repeat the process.
- Freeze the cake for at least 240 minutes or until the ice cream is firm enough to hold the structure.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with maraschino cherries.
Notes
Store in the freezer for up to one week. Slice individually and wrap for easy serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg