What do you think is a good excuse to be making cake? Birthdays? Anniversaries? …Tuesday afternoons?
Because I have made a cake on each one of those occasions. To be more specific, I have made this exact ice cream cake on all of those occasions. I think I have found my new favorite dessert.
Now before you freak out at how unhealthy this cake is, I want to give you a list of reasons to try to convince you that you should make this cake:
- NO ICE CREAM MAKER REQUIRED! Which is always a bonus for me because I have left my ice cream maker in Vancouver *tear*.
- An ice cream recipe without a single egg. So if you are one of those people who aren’t comfortable with having eggs in your ice cream, this is the ice cream cake for you!
- YOU ARE SO WORTH IT! Even if your reason for making this is because it’s a Tuesday afternoon.
If my excessive use of caps lock is not getting at how much I love this cake, let me spell it out for you. I L-O-V-E T-H-I-S C-A-K-E!! Happy birthday to me.
And if you are like my dad and gets mad when I say that I love inanimate objects because it devalues the word love itself, I think I will just reserve the word love for this cake. Sorry boyfriend. You have competition.
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake Ingredients
All you need to make this chocolate peanut butter ice cream cake is:
- heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream)
- sweetened condensed milk
- vanilla extract
- creamy peanut butter
- unsalted butter
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- Oreo cookies
Equipment
- stand mixer (or hand mixer)
- medium bowl
- 10 inch springform pan
Tips
Making the chocolate cookie crumbs: I will usually use a food processor to make the Oreo crust. However, I have had a lot of success with a rolling pin and a large ziplock bag. Just place the Oreos in the bag, close it firmly and use a rolling pin until you get a fine crumb.
Storage: Wrap any leftover cake in plastic wrap, then cover that with aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Variations
Drizzle a little extra topping to the cake. If you want to elevate this cake a little more, try adding some sauces or chocolate ganache on top. My favorite sweet sauces to top this cake are chocolate sauce, caramel sauce or hot fudge sauce.
Add in your favorite mix-ins. Don’t be afraid to get creative with this cake! Add in some mix-ins to the ice cream peanut butter layer. I love mixing in some chocolate chips or some chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, but this recipe is so versatile you can really add anything you like!
More Show-stopping Desserts
Like this Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake? Then you will love these dessert recipe ideas:
- Easy Ice Cream Cake – This homemade ice cream cake makes a great last minute birthday cake. Made with only vanilla ice cream and 2 other ingredients, this is a good ice cream cake to make when you are short on time.
- Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream – This is a peanut butter lover’s dream. Chopped peanut butter cups in creamy layers of ice cream make this the perfect dessert on a hot day.
- 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge – Melted peanut butter chips and sweetened condensed milk are all you need for this no bake dessert recipe. The hardest part about making this fudge is waiting for it to cool.
- Chocolate Cake with Thick Chocolate Icing – Moist chocolate cake with a thick chocolate icing on top of the cake. One of my favorite things to make, and it’s always a huge hit.
If you make this recipe, let me know how you liked it! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
Ice Cream Cake
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Chocolate Layer
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed into small pieces
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the whipping cream until the cream forms stiff peaks. Add in 1 can condensed milk, vanilla and peanut butter, and beat until fully combined. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, cocoa powder, 1 can condensed milk, water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fully combined. Pour into a 10 inch springform pan or a 7×11 baking dish. (I have used both, and they are both great. I use the baking dish when there is more people I need to share the cake with.) Sprinkle the crushed oreos on top.
- Pour the whipping cream mixture on top, and place in freezer for 4 hours, or until hardened.
Notes
Oh Cathleen , with this dish , you need nothing but a plate and a folk . I am pinning . Thanks Nee 🙂
That sounds awesome!! Who needs an "excuse" to make cake, just go ahead and make it! That's the way to live 🙂
Wow, no excuse needed for me…any day is a good day for that cake!
Holy smoke! And I thought Norway was good at ice cream cakes, yours looks and sounds miles better! Peanut butter ICE CREAM?!
<3 x
Tuesday afternoon cake is the best! I love anything peanut butter and I love that this has pb + chocolate and is egg-free! 🙂
beautiful cake!
Ice cream.. chocolate.. oh this cake is just perfect!
i love peanut buter and i'm going to try this soon..looks so yumm
Cathleen, you love your peanut butter don't you? So do I and I wonder why I don't bake or make more desserts with it. Just looking at your peanut butter ice cream cake, I just put on 5 lbs! hah..hah…
Wow.. that looks so yumm & inviting !!
Love this!!! Look stunning!!
Tuesday afternoon works for me. Or any other one, for that matter! This is so nice — thanks.
Any ice cream made with condensed milk gets my vote! This looks delicious, Cathleen. I don't know about you, but I don't need a special day for my favorite desserts. Any day will do. 🙂
Really. I mean really? This looks too good to be true! I do have to wait until it warms up a bit, though.
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I'm totally down with "just because" cake making. Especially if there is peanut butter involved!
I can think of many reasons to make this cake- even with snow on the ground. I LOVE peanut butter anything. 🙂
I want to face plant myself into this cake. Sounds amazing!
looks like a fun treat
WOA – condensed milk and peanut butter and chocolate all IN ONE ice cream cake?!?! Pinch me (or give me a slice) I think I am dreaming…
I saw Peanut butter and came right over 😛 Love the icecream cake…its my fav summer time dessert to serve!
I'm a huge fan of spontaneous cakes on a Tuesday afternoon. I must try this. it sounds so good!
This is the perfect dessert for a backyard bbq party. Everyone loves ice cream. I know this would be a hit in my house.
It is one of my favourites for sure 🙂
Ok I know what cake I’ll be having for my next birthday!! Haha I’m a peanut butter fanatic. This is so perfect! Thank you!
Me too!! Thanks Liz 🙂
This is a perfect summer dessert and so easy to make. I will make it again for sure! Thanks for sharing.
Yay! Glad you liked it 🙂
If you need an absolutely amazing dessert that is fun and unique, you’ve found it here in this peanut butter ice cream cake.
Yay, so glad you like it!
Your Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake looks really delicious, and seeing this really makes my mouth watering!
It is one of my favourite recipes 🙂
This peanut butter ice cream cake looks so yummy! It is a beautiful combination of flavors and the perfect treat. Will be one of my next new desserts to try. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Yay! Let me know how it goes 😉
I’m all for making cakes “just because” — and all the better if they’re easy but so delicious, like this peanut butter number! I eat PB every morning but I’ve never used it in a cake, can you believe that? Your recipe makes me want to change that!!
Haha, right?? Also, never used it in cake?? You are missing out!!
Peanut butter and chocolate is my favorite flavor combos! This ice cream pie was easy to make and my family devoured it!
Yay so glad your family liked it 🙂
I have never made this recipe before and I will definitely be making this soon since summer is coming up! This looks like such a delicious dessert and I can’t wait to make this soon. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Yay! Let me know how it turns out for you!!
How can a dessert get any better? We’re crazy about fudgy brownies and peanut butter. So, I made this as a special dessert for our BBQ the other night. Everyone LOVED it. They wanted to take some home. Unfortunately there wasn’t any left. I’ll be making this again soon – or I’d better make two so I can let my kids take some home.
There are never any leftovers when I bring it somewhere too! So glad everyone loved it 🙂