Description
A rich, creamy, and show-stopping no-bake dessert that layers moist chocolate loaf with smooth ice cream—perfect for any celebration or a hot summer day. 🍫🍦
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layer
- 1 prepared chocolate loaf cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon espresso or strong coffee (optional, enhances flavor)
Ice Cream Layer
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- 2 cups chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
Toppings
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts (optional)
- Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Slice the Loaf: Cut the chocolate loaf cake horizontally into three even layers.
- Prepare the Pan: Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhang on all sides.
- Layer the Cake and Ice Cream: Place one cake slice at the bottom, then spread a layer of vanilla ice cream. Add another cake slice, then chocolate ice cream. Top with the final cake slice.
- Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Remove from the pan, unwrap, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in the freezer, tightly wrapped, for up to 1 week.
- You can switch the ice cream flavors—try strawberry, mint, or coffee for fun variations.
- Use a serrated knife dipped in hot water for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg