Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

Sure, here’s a delicious recipe for a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Dough:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp milk
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Ice Cream Layer:

• 1.5 quarts chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream (or your favorite ice cream)

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Garnish (Optional):

• Extra mini chocolate chips
• Chocolate sauce
• Cookie dough balls

Instructions:

Prepare the Cookie Dough:

1. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add Vanilla and Milk: Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
5. Chill Dough: Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

Assemble the Cake:

6. Prepare Ice Cream Layer: Take the ice cream out of the freezer to soften for about 10-15 minutes.
7. Layer 1st Cookie Dough: Press half of the chilled cookie dough into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper.
8. Add Ice Cream Layer: Spread the softened ice cream evenly over the cookie dough layer. Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
9. Layer 2nd Cookie Dough: Press the remaining half of the cookie dough over the hardened ice cream layer. Freeze again until solid, about 2 hours.

Make the Whipped Cream Frosting:

10. Whip Cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
11. Add Sugar and Vanilla: Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

Decorate the Cake:

12. Frost the Cake: Remove the ice cream cake from the springform pan and transfer it to a serving plate. Frost the cake with the whipped cream frosting.
13. Add Garnish: Decorate with extra mini chocolate chips, chocolate sauce, and cookie dough balls if desired.
14. Serve: Keep the cake in the freezer until ready to serve. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing for easier cutting.

Enjoy your homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake!