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Dairy Queen Copycat Homemade Ice Cream Cake slice on a plate in front of the rest of the cake
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Homemade Ice Cream Cake - Dairy Queen Copycat

A homemade no bake version of the classic ice cream cake, only better! An Oreo crust, layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, homemade hot fudge, and whipped topping. Gluten free option.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Freeze Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 53 minutes
Servings 16 or more
Calories 643kcal
Author Meghan

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch pan or two 9-inch round springform pans

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 2 ½ cups crushed Oreo cookies
  • 8 tablespoons melted butter 1 stick
  • ½ cup sugar

For the ice cream layers:

  • ¼ - ½ gallon chocolate ice cream, slightly softened store bought or homemade
  • ¼ - ½ gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly softened store bought or homemade

For the fudge layer:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 8 tablespoons butter 1 stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the topping:

  • 8 ounces Cool Whip or whipped cream
  • Sprinkles or decorations of choice

Instructions

  • Combine 2 cups crushed Oreos with melted butter and sugar. Press into a 13x9 pan or two 9-inch round springform pans. Freeze for 15 minutes.
    8 tablespoons melted butter, ½ cup sugar
  • Spread the chocolate ice cream on top of the crust and freeze for 1 hour.
    ¼ - ½ gallon chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
  • Spread the vanilla ice cream on top of the chocolate layer and freeze for 2 more hours.
    ¼ - ½ gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
  • Combine first 4 ingredients of hot fudge sauce in a saucepan and bring to a boil for 8 minutes.
    2 cups powdered sugar, ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips, 12 ounces evaporated milk, 8 tablespoons butter
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.  Cool to room temperature.
    1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Spoon sauce on top of vanilla ice cream layer and freeze until firm.
  • Spread Cool Whip on top and sprinkle with Oreo crumbs or colored sprinkles. Freeze for 3 hours.
    8 ounces Cool Whip

Notes

You're Gonna Bake It After All
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Nutrition

Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 4mg