Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

“Where nostalgia meets indulgence, and chocolate finds its truest love in ice cream.”

Introduction

There are few desserts that bring together as much joy, nostalgia, and indulgence as a chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cake. Born from the marriage of classic American favorites—fudgy chocolate cake, velvety ice cream, and raw, safe-to-eat cookie dough—this dessert is perfect for celebrations, late-night cravings, or as the grand finale to any dinner party. With layers that contrast in texture and temperature, every bite is a journey. If you’re a dessert lover, this is your love letter in layers.

A Brief History

Chocolate chip cookies were invented in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield, who ran the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts. Ice cream cakes, meanwhile, date back even further, with early versions appearing in 18th-century Europe. Cookie dough ice cream, the modern rebel of frozen treats, was first popularized in the late 1980s. Combining these iconic creations, the ice cream cake you’re about to make is a delicious evolution of dessert history—a celebration of tradition, experimentation, and pure indulgence.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake Layer:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the Cookie Dough Layer (Egg-Free):

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

For the Ice Cream Layer:

  • 1.5 quarts (6 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup small chunks of safe cookie dough (can use store-bought or leftover from above)

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Optional Toppings:

  • Whipped cream
  • Mini cookies
  • Chocolate drizzle
  • Crushed chocolate chips or sprinkles

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method: The Assembly of Love

Step 1: Bake the Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add in egg, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and lump-free.
  4. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 28–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cool completely. Slice off the domed top to make it level, if needed.

Step 2: Prepare the Cookie Dough

  1. Heat-treat your flour by baking it at 350°F for 5 minutes to kill bacteria. Let cool.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla and milk, mixing well.
  4. Gradually mix in flour and salt.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Press the cookie dough into a flat 9-inch round (between parchment sheets helps). Freeze until firm.

Step 3: Prepare the Ice Cream Layer

  1. Soften ice cream slightly and mix in chocolate chips and cookie dough chunks.
  2. Line your springform pan with plastic wrap or parchment.
  3. Spread the ice cream into the pan and smooth it out.
  4. Freeze until very firm, about 2–3 hours.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

  1. Place the cooled chocolate cake layer at the bottom of the springform pan.
  2. Layer the cookie dough round on top.
  3. Carefully place the frozen ice cream layer on top.
  4. Freeze the assembled cake overnight for best structure.

Step 5: Chocolate Ganache

  1. Heat the cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
  2. Pour over the chocolate in a bowl and let sit for 1 minute.
  3. Stir until smooth and shiny. Let cool slightly before pouring over the cake.
  4. Let it drip deliciously down the sides.

Decorating & Presentation

Top your masterpiece with whipped cream, mini cookies, and extra cookie dough pieces. Chocolate curls or shavings add flair. Serve slices with a drizzle of warm ganache or hot fudge for pure decadence.

Conclusion: A Dessert Made for Lovers

This isn’t just a cake. It’s a love letter to your tastebuds, a sweet serenade to your soul. Whether shared with a partner on an anniversary or devoured solo while watching your favorite show, this chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cake is for dessert lovers who believe in layers of flavor, history, and indulgence.

For the Lovers of Dessert…

You, sweet-toothed romantic, are the reason this cake exists. Whether you love the creamy chill of ice cream or the chewy nostalgia of cookie dough, this cake was made with you in mind. Let your cravings guide you. Let chocolate and vanilla dance together. And most importantly, never apologize for going back for seconds.

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