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Carvel-style ice cream cake recipe cut into multiple serving slices showing vanilla, chocolate, and crunchy cookie layers.
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Carvel ice cream cake recipe

Learn how to make a homemade Carvel ice cream cake recipe with easy step-by-step instructions. Discover flavor variations, decorating tips & storage advice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 quart vanilla or chocolate ice cream softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Jimmies or sprinkles for topping
  • Crushed Oreos or chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and cooking spray
  2. Mix all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar) in a large bowl
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract)
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients until smooth batter forms
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs
  7. Cool cake layers completely in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks
  8. Remove ice cream from freezer and let soften for 10-15 minutes until spreadable
  9. Place first cooled cake layer in a 9-inch springform pan or on a freezer-safe plate
  10. Spread softened ice cream evenly across first cake layer in ½-inch thickness
  11. Place second cake layer on top, pressing gently to secure
  12. Place assembled cake in freezer for at least 4 hours (overnight preferred)
  13. Prepare whipped cream frosting by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract
  14. Remove frozen cake from freezer 30 minutes before decorating
  15. Frost top and sides with whipped cream frosting using a piping bag
  16. Decorate with jimmies, sprinkles, crushed cookies, or chocolate chips
  17. Return to freezer until serving time
  18. Remove from freezer 5-10 minutes before serving for optimal texture
  19. Cut with a hot knife (run under hot water and wipe dry between cuts)
  20. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Carvel ice cream cake