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A sliced frozen brownie ice cream cake with layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream and a chocolate ganache topping
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Frozen Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time8 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 580kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg s
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 1.5 quarts chocolate ice cream, softened
  • 1 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  • Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks remain.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
  • Spread the softened vanilla ice cream in an even layer over the cooled brownie base. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 2 hours.
  • Spread the softened chocolate ice cream over the vanilla layer. Smooth the top with a spatula. Return to the freezer for 4 hours or until firm.
  • Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl and let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the chocolate ganache over the frozen chocolate ice cream layer. Freeze for an additional 30 minutes before releasing the springform sides and serving.