Brownie Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Brownie Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Original recipe yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

  • Cooking spray
  • All-purpose flour for dusting
  • 1 (18.4 ounce) package brownie mix
  • cup vegetable oil
  • cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream, or as needed
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, vegetable oil, water, and eggs. Stir well with a spoon until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, about 1 minute.

Step 3: Evenly divide the brownie batter between the two prepared cake pans.

Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the brownies are set and lightly browned. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs.

Step 5: Allow the brownies to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and place them on cooling racks to cool completely.

Step 6: While the brownies are cooling, remove the mint chocolate chip ice cream from the freezer. Let it soften for about 10 minutes at room temperature.

Step 7: In a small saucepan, pour the sweetened condensed milk and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chips have melted and the sauce becomes smooth. Remove from heat and allow it to cool to a barely warm temperature.

Step 8: Place one of the cooled brownie layers into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Step 9: Spread a layer of softened ice cream over the brownie base, then drizzle half of the cooled chocolate sauce over the ice cream.

Step 10: Top with the second brownie layer, and drizzle the remaining chocolate sauce over the top of the cake.

Step 11: Freeze the cake for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Step 12: Just before serving, top with thawed whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

  • Calories: 1034
  • Total Fat: 60g (76% Daily Value)
  • Saturated Fat: 26g (129% Daily Value)
  • Cholesterol: 158mg (53% Daily Value)
  • Sodium: 363mg (16% Daily Value)
  • Total Carbohydrates: 118g (43% Daily Value)
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g (14% Daily Value)
  • Total Sugars: 61g
  • Protein: 14g (28% Daily Value)
  • Vitamin C: 2mg (2% Daily Value)
  • Calcium: 264mg (20% Daily Value)
  • Iron: 3mg (17% Daily Value)
  • Potassium: 394mg (8% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

John Flores

10/16/2025 10:12:27 PM

I prepared this cake for my daughter's birthday! It was a huge success and incredibly delicious! I did make some modifications, but they didn't alter the final result of the recipe - I opted for cookies and cream flavored ice cream. I followed the low-fat version of the brownie mix. I lined the springform pan with Oreo cookies. I will definitely be making this recipe again!

Nicholas Thomas

10/14/2025 03:57:07 AM

I loved this recipe! I made a few adjustments to simplify the process: I melted the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large glass measuring cup in the microwave. With my 1600 watt microwave, I heated it for one minute, then stirred for 30 seconds until it was completely melted and well combined. Pouring the mixture from the measuring cup helped me avoid the mess that some other reviewers mentioned. Using a rubber spatula, I spread it to the edges, not worrying too much about getting it perfectly even for the first layer. Next time, I plan to bake the brownies in a single layer directly in the springform pan and then cut them to create two layers. The only issue I encountered this time was that my cake pans were slightly smaller than the springform, even though they were both supposed to be 9 inches. This resulted in a little space around the edges when I placed the brownies in the springform. I will also try using parchment paper for easier removal after baking.

Ruth Johnson

10/16/2025 08:37:23 AM

Took a photo before freezing and removing from the pan. I decided to mix in cocoa powder to enhance the chocolatey flavor of the fudge. Sprinkled crumbled nuts on top and switched the ice cream to salted caramel gelato. It was a breeze to remove from the baking dish. Finished it off with dollops of marshmallow fluff and fresh cherries. Both family and friends absolutely adored it!

Helen Mitchell

10/16/2025 11:49:12 AM

I substituted the mint ice cream for one with caramel swirls in it, and it was a huge hit! It can be ready to serve in 3-4 hours, but it sets up even better, is easier to serve, and looks more appealing if you let it freeze for a full day or overnight.

Andrew Lopez

10/14/2025 05:47:17 AM

Absolutely delicious! This recipe quickly became a hit with my family. It's so versatile that you can use any ice cream flavor you like. I whipped it up on the day of my daughter's birthday and it was a hit. Although, letting it freeze for a full day would make slicing cleaner. The brownie remains just soft enough to cut, and the ganache is divine! I even added a swirl of homemade whipped cream around the edges. This recipe is truly fantastic.

Benjamin Roberts

10/16/2025 07:14:39 PM

This turned out really delicious. I only used slightly less than 1 quart of vanilla ice cream for the two layers. I will definitely be making this again.

Mark Martin

10/17/2025 12:58:12 AM

I created this with my own personal touch... I opted for a high-quality vanilla bean ice cream and crafted my own chocolate ganache recipe to drizzle on top before freezing... Absolutely scrumptious!

Joshua Lewis

10/17/2025 10:37:53 AM

The dessert was tasty but incredibly sweet (even my kids who love candy thought it was too much), and it was quite messy to cut and serve. The brownie layer became difficult to slice through when frozen. While there was nothing inherently wrong with the recipe, I might opt for a simpler combination of ice cream and a brownie next time. However, it did make a big impression as a birthday cake for my family. I decorated it with Chips Ahoy cookies along the edges and topped it off with Cool Whip.

Paul Moore

10/16/2025 11:31:10 PM

Thank you for sharing. It was a hit with everyone. Next time, I would add double the amount of ice cream, but otherwise, no changes needed. Absolutely delicious as it is!

Stephanie Scott

10/16/2025 02:11:38 PM

Absolutely love it, it was a huge hit for my birthday!!

Nicholas Diaz

10/15/2025 12:54:26 AM

This recipe came in handy when I wanted to whip up an ice cream cake for my little sister's welcome-back party after her trip to China. It was a hit with her and the whole family, and now I can't wait to experiment with more recipes. The only hiccup was my mistake of using skim milk instead of condensed milk for the chocolate sauce, making it too runny. I plan to make it again properly by double-checking my pantry for cans of condensed milk.

Sandra Jones

10/15/2025 11:14:20 AM

Took this to a BBQ last weekend and it was amazing! Each slice was only 4000 calories, haha. But honestly, it was totally worth it!

Nancy Perez

10/16/2025 08:23:51 AM

This recipe was incredibly easy to make and the taste was absolutely delightful. I followed the instructions precisely and was extremely pleased with how it turned out.

Karen Taylor

10/17/2025 03:37:59 PM

I prepared this dish last night and it was excellent! The only thing to keep in mind is to quickly get it into the freezer to prevent the ice cream from melting.

Raymond Rodriguez

10/17/2025 04:33:46 AM

I baked this 7-layer cake for my grandson's birthday and although it tasted good, I don't think I'll be making it again. I decided to use two brownie mixes to create 4 brownie layers, and chocolate chip ice cream instead of mint, as per my grandson's preference. These were the only alterations I made to the original recipe. The cake didn't turn out to be visually appealing, but we managed to spruce it up by decorating the top with candles. I encountered significant difficulties when trying to remove the brownie layers from the cake pans, even after using PAM spray. The ice cream ended up melting and dripping between the layers, while the chocolate sauce turned out to be overly runny, causing most of it to cascade down onto the cake plate. As a result, I had chocolate splattered all over my kitchen, on my apron, the cake plate, and various other surfaces.

Michelle Gonzalez

10/16/2025 03:07:23 PM

I decided to substitute black raspberry ice cream in this recipe. The end result was tasty, although cutting it neatly was a bit of a challenge. Nonetheless, my family enjoyed it.