Brownie Ice Cream Cake Recipe

5 from 3 votes

This is an easy ice cream cake recipe with brownies as the cake! Fill it with whatever ice cream you like.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Chill Time4

Total Time4 50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 188kcal

Cost: 8

1 box brownie mix (9x13” pan size), plus eggs, oil, and water called for to make the brownies
1 half gallon ice cream
1 8 ounce container Cool Whip , defrosted
Sprinkles

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two 9-inch round pans with parchment paper or foil and spray with nonstick baking spray.
Mix ingredients brownies as called for on the box. Divide into the two pans and bake until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs 1-inch from the side. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes depending on brand of brownie mix. Cool completely before assembling cake.
While the brownies are baking: Let the ice cream sit on the counter for about 15 minutes to soften. Line a 9-inch round pan with plastic wrap. Make sure the plastic wrap overhangs the pan. Spread the softened ice cream evenly in the bottom of the plastic-lined pan. Refreeze until ready to assemble the cake.
To assemble cake: Place one brownie round on cake plate. Top with re-frozen ice cream and second layer. Frost with whipped topping and add sprinkles, if desired. Freeze at least 4 hours before slicing.

You can use 8-inch round cake pans but baking time will be longer.
It's best to put the ice cream in the same pan as the brownies baked (a third pan, if you have 3) so it's the same shape as the cake when assembling.
Feel free to dye the whipped topping any color using food coloring.
You can use any flavor ice cream
You can use any flavor or fat-content cool whip.