Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-14 |1 Comments

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Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

PREP30 min

COOK10 min

Make this Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake at home—rich ice cream layers, fudgy chocolate crunch, and creamy whipped topping! Perfect for birthdays and celebrations.

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12SERVINGS

Ingredients

1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
1.5 quarts chocolate ice cream, softened
1 package (about 36) chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups hot fudge sauce (store-bought or homemade), slightly warmed
1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1/4 cup colorful sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1
Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper on the bottom and sides.
2
Mix crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until combined.
3
Spread chocolate ice cream in the bottom of the pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
4
Scatter the cookie mixture evenly over the chocolate ice cream. Press gently.
5
Drizzle and spread the fudge sauce over the cookie layer. Freeze for another 30 minutes.
6
Spread vanilla ice cream evenly over the fudge and cookie layer. Smooth the top.
7
Freeze cake for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until very firm.
8
Remove cake from pan, then cover top and sides with whipped topping.
9
Decorate with sprinkles as desired. Freeze for 30 more minutes before serving.