Have you ever splurged on an ice cream cake? Let me tell you, they can cost a fortune! Just the other day, I dropped $16 on a cake that had a few Oreo crumbs on top. I thought, “This better be amazing for that price!” Boy, was I wrong. It turned out to be a bland block of ice cream with a crust that was non-existent and whipped cream that tasted like it had expired eons ago. Yikes! So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and create my own ice cream cake. Honestly, how hard could it be? I knew I could whip up something way tastier for less money.
I kicked things off by making an Oreo cookie crust. I remember when Oreo used to sell cookie crumbs, but I couldn’t find any, so I ended up scraping the filling out of each cookie by hand. Note to self: don’t attempt this while hungry, because I definitely snacked on a few too many!
Once the crust was ready, I softened some vanilla and strawberry ice cream until it was easy to spread. I layered the ice cream into the crust without a hitch. To add a little texture, I crumbled some Oreo cookies between the ice cream layers. There’s just something about the crunch of Oreos mixed with creamy ice cream that’s pure magic.
Forget the whipped cream on top; I wanted to elevate it a bit. So instead, I opted for crushed ice cream cone pieces drizzled with ganache. Why stop there? I decided to stick real ice cream cones right on top of the cake! That’s the best part of making your own dessert—you can go wild with it!
To keep the cones steady, I broke off the bottoms before pressing them into the cake. I piled the chocolate-covered cone pieces around them, and when I was satisfied with the look, I popped it in the freezer to set overnight. Just before serving, I filled the cones with more ice cream and topped them with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry.
So, how much did this masterpiece cost? Just over $14! Not only did I save some bucks compared to that store-bought disaster, but mine was way tastier and looked stunning. Plus, the “oohs” and “aahs” from friends and family were priceless. If you’re up for a bit of fun in the kitchen, ice cream cakes are so easy to make!
Exploded Ice Cream Cone Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 packages of Oreo cookies (14.3oz each), filling removed
- 6 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cups crushed waffle cone pieces + 2 whole waffle cones
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 5 Tbsp light cream
- 8 cups of your favorite ice cream, divided (4 cups per layer) and softened
- whipped cream, sprinkles, and cherries for garnish
Instructions:
- In a food processor, crush the Oreo cookies until they resemble breadcrumbs. Set aside three cups for the crust.
- Mix the three cups of Oreo crumbs with the melted butter and press this mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9″ springform pan.
- Arrange the waffle cone pieces on a baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the chocolate with the cream, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the crushed cone pieces and freeze until solid.
- Spread four cups of ice cream into the prepared crust, smoothing it evenly.
- Sprinkle two cups of Oreo crumbs over the ice cream layer and gently press down.
- Spread another four cups of ice cream on top and insert the cones, breaking off the bottoms for stability.
- Scatter the frozen cone pieces around the cones on the cake and freeze for at least four hours.
- Before serving, fill the cones with ice cream and garnish with whipped cream, sprinkles, and cherries.
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In summary, making your own ice cream cake is not only cost-effective but also a fun way to customize your dessert. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a show-stopping treat that will impress everyone!