Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

That sounds amazing! Here’s a recipe for a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Dough Layer:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Ice Cream Layers:

• 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
• 1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate chips or sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough Layer:
   • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Mix in the milk and vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until combined.
   • Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
   • Press the cookie dough into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even layer. Chill in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Ice Cream Layers:
   • Remove the softened vanilla ice cream from the freezer and spread it evenly over the chilled cookie dough layer. Smooth it out with a spatula.
   • Place the pan back in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up.
   • Remove the softened chocolate ice cream and spread it evenly over the vanilla ice cream layer. Smooth it out with a spatula.
   • Return the pan to the freezer and freeze until the ice cream is firm, about 2-3 hours.
3. Prepare the Frosting:
   • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and shortening until smooth.
   • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   • Once the ice cream layers are firm, remove the cake from the springform pan.
   • Frost the cake with the prepared frosting, smoothing it out with a spatula.
   • Decorate with chocolate chips or sprinkles, if desired.
5. Serve:
   • Allow the cake to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing to make it easier to cut.

Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake!