Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

(A dreamy, no-bake dessert with layers of cookie dough, ice cream, and fudge!)

This easy, crowd-pleasing cake combines everyone’s favorite cookie dough with creamy ice cream—perfect for birthdays or summer parties.

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🍰 Ingredients

Cookie Dough Layer:

• 1 ½ cups flour (heat-treated to kill bacteria, see note)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Ice Cream Layer:

• 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

• 1 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies (optional, for crunch)

Toppings:

• Hot fudge sauce

• Whipped cream

• Extra chocolate chips & cookie crumbs

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📝 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Pan:

• Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make Edible Cookie Dough:

1. Heat-treat flour: Microwave for 1 minute, stirring every 15 sec, until 160°F (71°C). Cool.

2. Beat butter + sugars until fluffy. Mix in milk, vanilla, and salt.

3. Stir in flour, then fold in chocolate chips.

4. Press ⅔ of the dough into the pan’s bottom (save the rest for topping).

3️⃣ Add Ice Cream Layer:

1. Spread softened ice cream over the dough.

2. Sprinkle crushed cookies (if using). Freeze 1 hour.

4️⃣ Top & Freeze:

1. Crumble remaining cookie dough over the ice cream.

2. Drizzle with hot fudge and add whipped cream swirls.

3. Freeze 4+ hours (or overnight).

5️⃣ Serve:

• Let sit 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra chips and crumbs!

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💡 Pro Tips

✔ No heat-treated flour? Use almond flour instead.
✔ Customize: Swap vanilla ice cream for cookie dough or chocolate.
✔ Save time: Use store-bought cookie dough (check for egg-free safety).

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Why It’s a Hit

• No baking required—just layer and freeze!

• Cookie dough + ice cream = ultimate combo.

• Feeds a crowd (and leftovers keep for weeks!).

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