Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 package (15 ounces) chocolate wafers
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
N/A
Difficulty Level:
1
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the chocolate wafers, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the vanilla ice cream evenly over the crumb mixture.
- Spread the chocolate ice cream evenly over the vanilla ice cream.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the chocolate ice cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 385
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 35g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and decadent
- Layers of chocolate wafers, ice cream, and cocoa
- Easy to prepare and make ahead of time
- Perfect for a summer dessert or party
User Comments:
- "This cake is absolutely delicious! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests."
- "I love the combination of chocolate flavors in this cake. It's not too sweet, and it's so refreshing on a hot day."
- "This is my go-to dessert when I'm entertaining. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate wafers for the best flavor.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can lightly grease the baking pan instead.
- Let the ice cream soften slightly before spreading it in the pan for easier spreading.
- Cover the cake tightly with plastic wrap before refrigerating to prevent freezer burn.
