The latest birthday celebration in our household was for little Max, who just turned five! While I’m still grappling with the reality that my baby is growing up, he had one request: an ice cream cake. Naturally, when your little one asks for something, you deliver.
Now, my partner, Jake, often reminisces about a dessert from his childhood called “Choco Pie.” It was a simple concoction of chocolate cakes, ice cream, and a drizzle of hot fudge. I figured I could elevate this classic. Instead of store-bought hot fudge, I whipped up my own version. I also had some vanilla ice cream and a stash of Oreos on hand, so I crushed those up and made an Oreo ice cream mix that had way more Oreos than any store could offer. Trust me, it’s a heart attack in a bowl—deliciously worth it!
I wish you could all experience the magic of this cake, because it’s simply phenomenal. If you’re inspired to create your own, here’s what you’ll need:
- Two boxes of chocolate snack cakes (or Swiss rolls), each cut into six slices
- Two gallons of your favorite ice cream, softened
- Homemade hot fudge (you could use jars, but homemade is a game-changer! It only takes five minutes to make).
Here’s my go-to hot fudge recipe:
Simmer 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips, one square of unsweetened baking chocolate, and 1 tablespoon of butter until melted. Stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla. That’s all there is to it!
Now, it’s time to layer. Start with the chocolate cakes, add the ice cream, and then pour over the hot fudge. Repeat the layers until you fill your bowl, sprinkle with any chocolate flakes that fell during slicing, and freeze for a couple of hours to set.
The kids devoured this treat; even Jake couldn’t resist! They’ve already requested that I make it for every birthday celebration this year, which is perfectly fine with me, as it’s hard to mess up something so delicious.
Happy birthday to my sweet Max! By the way, if you’re exploring more about home insemination, check out this post on boosting fertility supplements from Make a Mom, and for those looking to dive deeper into the process, Parents is an excellent resource. Also, if you’re interested in trying out home insemination, the experts at Make a Mom have you covered!
In summary, this homemade ice cream cake is a delightful treat that’s sure to please the whole family. Layer it up, freeze it, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
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