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Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake

January 29, 2019 By Jocelyn - 40 Comments

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Enjoy a slice of this easy Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake for dessert tonight. Layers of homemade brownies, strawberry ice cream, and vanilla ice cream makes this cake look so pretty!

Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake - layers of homemade brownies with strawberry and vanilla ice cream makes a fun cake! Make this easy recipe for all kinds of parties. #icecreamcake #brownies #cake #easyrecipe

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Ice cream is one of the treats we like to eat year round.  Homemade ice cream, store-bought ice cream, frozen yogurt, “healthy” Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream…we don’t discriminate in our ice cream love.    

The ice cream monsters in our house stage mini revolts when there is no available ice cream to snack on, or if there is ice cream in the freezer that is off limits.

Ok, so revolt might be a strong word.   They do give me “the look” though when I say the ice cream has other plans.  Yes, even ice cream goes on my list of “do not eat unless mom gives the ok”.

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I decided to make a batch of these Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies (minus the chocolate chips) as a crust on an easy ice cream cake.

Making a Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake:

Preheat the oven and place a 9 inch piece of parchment or a cardboard cake circle in the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Mix together the brownie batter and spread it in in the pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove and cool completely.

Set a carton of strawberry ice cream on the counter. Let it soften for 15-20 minutes. Just long enough to be able to stir it and then pour it on the cooled brownie. Place the pan in the freezer for 30 minutes.

While the strawberry layer is freezing, repeat with the vanilla ice cream. Stir and pour it on the frozen strawberry layer.

Place the cake in the freezer for at least 5-6 hours, or until completely frozen.

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Place a knife under hot water and dry it off. Run it around the outside edge of the cake and the pan. Open the springform pan and lift the sides off.

Cover the top of the ice cream cake with Cool Whip, and then add some pink sprinkles and little chocolate curls on the top. Cut into slices and enjoy any time of day.

 This Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake didn’t last long around here once everyone knew it was fair game.  In fact, I’m pretty sure I saw a few slices being eating for breakfast one morning.

There are no rules in our house about what you can and can’t eat for breakfast.  I bet you wish you lived in our house.

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Other no bake desserts that you may like:

  • No Bake Strawberry Daiquiri Cheesecake – strawberry and lime are a perfect pair in this fluffy pink mousse cheesecake
  • Coffee Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake – two layers of ice cream and a fudgy cookie center makes this a delicious and stunning dessert
  • No Bake Rainbow Unicorn Cheesecake Bars – colored marshmallows and sprinkles make this such a fun and delicious cheesecake
  • Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles – yogurt, bananas, and peanut butter blended together creates a sweet frozen treat
  • No Bake Banana Pudding Dream Dessert – this easy dessert lasagna has layers of no bake cheesecake, pudding, and Golden Oreos

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Yield: 14 slices

Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake
Enjoy a slice of this easy Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake for dessert tonight. Layers of homemade brownies, strawberry ice cream, and vanilla ice cream makes this cake look so pretty!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 - 1.5 quart carton strawberry ice cream
  • 1 - 1.5 quart carton vanilla bean ice cream
  • 1 cup Cool Whip
  • pink sprinkles, for garnish
  • chocolate curls, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place parchment paper of a cardboard circle in the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Mix together the melted butter and cocoa powder.
  3. Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the melted butter mixture, vanilla, and salt and beat again.
  4. Slowly add the flour and baking powder and mix until just mixed in. Spread in the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
  5. Place the strawberry ice cream carton on the counter and let thaw for 15-20 minutes. Stir and spread on top of the cooled brownie. Place the pan in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  6. Set out the vanilla ice cream carton and let thaw for 15-20 minutes. Stir and spread on top of the strawberry ice cream. Place the pan in the freezer for 4-6 hours or until completely frozen.
  7. Place a large knife under hot water. Dry it off and run it around the edge of the ice cream cake and the pan. Carefully open the sides of the pan and lift it off.
  8. Spread the Cool Whip on top of the cake. Top with sprinkles and chocolate curls. Cut into slices and serve.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

14

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 532 Total Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 65mg Sodium: 206mg Carbohydrates: 50g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 28g Protein: 4g
© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: Cakes & Cupcakes
Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake - layers of homemade brownies and two kinds of ice cream makes this such an easy ice cream cake! Make this cake for any kind of party! #icecreamcake #brownies #cake #easyrecipe

 

*The post and recipe for this Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake was originally published on July 22, 2014. The pictures have been updated and it has been republished on January 29, 2019.

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Comments

  1. Katy says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    This.looks.heavenly! And a perfect no-bake, homemade but looks-much-more-complicated-than-it-is summer dessert. I agree with you — summer just screams ice cream! And we should spend more time eating it than making it 🙂

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      July 22, 2014 at 11:45 AM

      Well, the brownie layer is baked, so this isn’t quite a no bake dessert. But the brownie layer is so easy to do 🙂 I’m all for eating more ice cream treats for sure!!!

      Reply
  2. Librarian+Lavender says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    I definitely wish I could have this for breakfast. The cake looks gorgeous! I can’t wait to try this, it’s so festive!

    Reply
  3. Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    You know I love a good ice cream cake! I love the neapolitan flavor and the brownie – yum!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      July 27, 2014 at 12:09 PM

      Thanks Lindsay!

      Reply
  4. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    July 22, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    This looks amazing and you and your Neapolitan stuff! I’d pay you to make me that Neo fudge you made for the Bakeoff! That stuff is still just…the best fudge EVER! Your cake is gorgeous and not sure how you could stage and shoot this so FAST before it even melted at all! AMAZING! pinned

    Reply
  5. Mir says

    July 22, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    I love Cake Boss! It’s like a happy cross between a baking show and a soap opera. And you created an awesome cake for them. This is a beaut!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      July 27, 2014 at 12:10 PM

      Thanks Mir! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    July 22, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    Summer definitely screams ice cream! What a beautiful cake, Jocelyn! I am in love with the brownie base. And anything with Neapolitan is a winner in my book!

    Reply
  7. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says

    July 22, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous Jocelyn — and congratulations about being approached by Cake Boss reps!! That’s so exciting and such a huge compliment! 🙂 Totally true about ice cream being off limits… My guy and I have a little system. Whenever I need something for the blog (or just don’t want to share!), I’ll write a question mark on the package or on a sticky note to tape to it. It’s his indication that he has to “ask” if it’s okay to eat! Much less annoying that a “Do not touch!” sign, at least to him!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      July 27, 2014 at 12:10 PM

      That’s a great idea! Thanks Amy! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Krystle(Baking Beauty) says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    This looks so yummy and is decorated beyond beautifully! Hopping over to their website to save the full recipe!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      July 27, 2014 at 12:11 PM

      Thanks Krystle! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Michele+@+Alwayzbakin says

    July 23, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    LOVE! I especially love all of the pink in that ice cream cake. What a great recipe to choose for an easy ice cream dessert. And SO pretty!

    Reply
  10. Cookbook+Queen says

    July 23, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Stunning!! Love those pretty curls on top 🙂

    Reply
  11. Maria says

    July 23, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Such a pretty cake!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      July 27, 2014 at 12:11 PM

      Thanks Maria! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Chelsea+@chelseasmessyapron says

    July 23, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    I am in serious awe over this ice cream cake Jocelyn! It is stunning and so much fun – I love neapolitan! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  13. Mary+Frances says

    July 23, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Congrats! You are right, what is not to love about that?? Haha, they really should’ve seen it coming 🙂 They have one of the best food bloggers as a mom who whips up crazy amazing cakes like this. But this is 10x better than a cake – ice cream and brownies FTW! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      July 27, 2014 at 12:13 PM

      Awwww, thanks girl! 🙂 You’re the sweetest!

      Reply
  14. Amanda says

    July 23, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful cake. Love the pink! Great job 🙂

    Reply
  15. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    July 23, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is ALMOST too pretty to eat — but only almost 🙂 I can’t resist anything Neapolitan!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      July 27, 2014 at 12:15 PM

      Me either! Thanks Hayley! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Nancy says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    This is awesome! Wish I could eat some!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      July 27, 2014 at 12:15 PM

      Thanks Mom! 😉

      Reply
  17. Melanie+@+Carmel+Moments says

    July 24, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    This looks awesome Jocelyn! I’m a sucker for everything brownie. So this is definitely in!
    Pinning. 🙂
    Hope you’re having a great week!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      July 27, 2014 at 12:16 PM

      Thanks Melanie! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Sheila+@+Sweet+Baked+Life says

    July 30, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Amazing cake Jocelyn! Summertime happiness!!! Pinning! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      August 3, 2014 at 3:18 PM

      Thanks Sheila! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Chichi says

    July 31, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    This is amazing. brownie and icecream = bliss on plate

    Reply
  20. Zainab says

    August 2, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    I LOVE this cake!! I am making ice cream for the first time today and loved your easy directions with this cake!! Perfect timing 🙂

    Reply
    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      August 3, 2014 at 3:19 PM

      I’m glad I could help! 😉 Thanks Zainab!

      Reply
  21. lauren kelly says

    January 29, 2019 at 11:39 AM

    This is so pretty! I am going to make this for my kids for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn says

      January 30, 2019 at 10:04 AM

      Thank you, Lauren. It’s definitely the perfect cake for Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
  22. Toni says

    January 29, 2019 at 12:37 PM

    I loved it! Thanks for the recipe! It was really gorgeous and delicious!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn says

      January 30, 2019 at 10:04 AM

      You are very welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  23. Sarah Skaggs says

    January 29, 2019 at 12:53 PM

    This. looks. amazing! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Jocelyn says

      January 30, 2019 at 10:04 AM

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  24. Sabrina says

    January 29, 2019 at 1:46 PM

    This is such a pretty cake! Loving all of the layers. I’m ready for my piece.

    Reply
    • Jocelyn says

      January 30, 2019 at 10:05 AM

      I agree. The layers make it so pretty!

      Reply

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