Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

[@rachellekornhaus2825]

This cake is a spot-on duplicate for DQ. I baked the cookie crumbs in my toaster oven at 325 for 5 min and they came out perfectly. The fudge and crumb layers are the secret to pulling this off. Don't skimp on freeze time between layers. It's what keeps the layers crisp and clean with no oozing. The only thing I'd do differently next time is add a gelatin stabilizer to the whipped cream. I found it too soft to hold an edge when piping shells around the perimeter of the cake. Thank you for sharing these instructions. Absolute perfection!

[@kareesabomberry6379]

How much cream did you use to melt the chocolate? I’m in the middle of making it rn actually lol

[@rachellekornhaus2825]

@@kareesabomberry6379 For the fudge layer I used 1 cup (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips, 3 Tbsp light corn syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream. How did yours turn out?

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

Thank you!!

[@sherrylynn4632]

I have a daughter that absolutely loves ice cream BDay cakes. I'm so gonna make this for her with her fav ice cream flavors! Thank you so much! ♥️♥️♥️

[@ianscianablo8507]

Your service to the KZbin community will never be in vain! Bravo!!!!

[@meleakua]

Gorgeous! I'm glad I was able to find this video in a KZbin search- I found the recipe on your website & wasn't quite sure how to do the "Oreo crumbs" & it was really helpful to see you make all of the components & put them together so beautifully! I'm excited to finish up the cake I started yesterday for Father's Day. Thanks! 🌼

[@kristadavis1205]

I used a peanut butter and chocolate chips mix for the fudge layer because that's all that I had, and it turned out great! Used gluten free regular sized oreos. Thanks for the recipe!

[@move8574]

No one will believe you made it, yum!!!

[@adrienneteitelbaum5643]

Beautiful! I bought a ice cream cake a few weeks ago and could never figure out the “crunches” You made a fabulous tutorial! Ty I have to get that shell tip!! ❤

[@amumof2347]

In addition to any clear wrap, when removing from pan, wrap a damp warm towel around the pan for a few moments. Long enough to release the grip. Doesn't take long.

[@jaddaja2147]

Spring form pan I use . Pops it out quick❤

[@jutubetub4384]

Haha yes in Europe we use basically only spring forms. Didn’t know any thing else growing up

[@debrabowers8652]

A spring form pan works well, too!

[@Lorraine3033]

Looks fantastic and this is the recipe I will use.

[@beuba5938]

This is such an awesome cake…I do think I will need to practice it again to make it as pretty as yours. Mine was not picture worthy 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ but it was soooooo good!

[@aliciawashington6179]

U r really good thank u 4 step by step thank u it's the best I seen 😀

[@renatapaiz2379]

Thank you, for showing us how 2make it👍

[@julieelzinga7982]

I’m so glad I found this! My daughter really wants a classic DQ cake, but this year she has to eat gluten free (and is super bummed about it). I’ll just make the cake with GF cookies and it’ll be perfect! Thanks!

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

I'm hope she enjoys it!

[@lailak482]

🎉🎉🎉thanks for vid I’m going to be making these a lot I love carvel ice cream cakes

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

You are so welcome!

[@gingerlemon865]

I'd put a whole container of oreos and make extra fudge 😋 ... It's my favorite part other than the soft serve ice cream!

[@DarleneScott-q3f]

This looks so yummy, was the paper you used sticky on one side, clear wrap,

[@mayacorbala9993]

GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS ‼️‼️🌟💟🌷

[@mika4670]

All im wondering is what the heck is CLEAR WRAP?! It looks kinda like Parchment paper, but plastic-like and stretchy. Also sorta clingy

[@brookemcaloon2499]

Cling film, press n seal, cling n seal. It’s got a lot of names. One side is sticky and the other side is smooth and not sticky. It’s so much better than plastic wrap.

[@mika4670]

@@brookemcaloon2499 Ah, okay. Press N' Seal was what I figured it was after some googling

[@jenniferhackett3701]

Do you think a springform pan would work ?

[@aimsical285]

This worked so well! My only problem was that the crumbs burnt when baked for 10 minutes. Nothing more cookies can't fix! Other than that it turned our great!

[@Dabrownie.]

How would I make the fudge layer harder so It doesn't fall apart

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

It should be hard enough as-is. You don't want it rock hard or it'll be hard to cut and eat. The corn syrup helps keep it soft enough to cut and eat, but not so soft that it seeps out of the cake.

[@brittanymiller8943]

I made this for my sons birthday and it tastes great. My only issue is the fudge layer was seeping out. I had a hard time getting it to freeze. Is this normal?

[@NovalovesBookincoffees]

Can I premake the whip cream like 30 minutes- an hour earlier before taking the cake out of the freezer?

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

The whipped cream may deflate after sitting for that long. It may not appear to deflate, but once you stir it back up to use it, it knocks the air out.

[@ianscianablo8507]

Hi. Can a butter cream cheese frosting work on this cake. Don't like whip cream. Thank you.

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

So here are my thoughts. Cream cheese frosting might tough. The ice cream is going to get a little melty around the sides as you're adding the frosting and cream cheese frosting might take a little more time to add to the cake and it may have a hard time sticking to melty ice cream. It'll also start to firm up as you add it to the cake and the cold causes it to firm up, which could make frosting it nicely difficult. Neither of those things are as much of an issue with whipped cream. That said, if you don't like whipped cream, any alternative that I can think of will have those same issues, so I guess you may as well give it a try. Just work quickly!

[@ianscianablo8507]

@@lifeloveandsugarofficial Thank you.

[@ayshehameen1057]

How could we use the aquaragum its for stabilize the ice cream

[@amyfeltner311]

Just a question are you using like a parchment type paper or like a Saran Wrap?

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

The paper that I line the pan with is saran wrap. It's the press n' seal kind, not the regular one.

[@helenangelo9886]

Why do you bake the Oreo cookies after you’ve blended them in the food processor? I wouldn’t think this stuff would be necessary. The cookies have already been baked once.

[@mariannevirdiramo7397]

Can I ask what kind of Glad wrap you are using? Is it wrap and seal?

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

Yes, the Glad brand press and seal.

[@JohnSmith-gm3qm]

Measurements?

[@kellyhallberg2604]

I want to know the same!

[@NicoleBlackwell209]

I have a question is letting ice cream melt then refreezing safe and also hot melted chocolate into freezer can this be done in a business? Im not trying to be harsh just asking because im terrified of temperature control issues for liability reasons. Looks amazing

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

The ice cream shouldn't melt fully, it should just soften a bit. When I stir it up, it's still very thick and creamy, like thick soft serve. As for business liability, that is really something I can't answer for you. Sorry!

[@eav118]

I make my own icecream so I set each layer as I spin it :)

[@jacquelynfrank6084]

do u have to use a certain kind of ice cream

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

No, any brand is fine.

[@tif321dc]

I can't find the exact recipe on your video. How much ice cream do you use?

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

The link in right in the video description - www.lifeloveandsugar.com/copycat-dairy-queen-ice-cream-cake/

[@lizb6640]

Why does my ganache run out between my vanilla and chocolate ice cream

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

It shouldn’t. It could be you incorrectly measured something. It could also be because you used a different type of chocolate. You want to use semisweet chocolate or something with a higher chocolate percentage. Lower chocolate percentages like milk chocolate turn out thinner and therefore would run out the sides.

[@DCARA06]

do you store it uncovered in the freezer? Or do you have to put it in a box like DQ does?

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

It should be fine uncovered for a few days. If you plan on storing it for a while, you may want a box or cake carrier.

[@DCARA06]

@@lifeloveandsugarofficial Thank you. I ended up putting a spring form around it, attached clothes pins to the top for added height and put it in a giant bread bag. I didn't have space in my freezer for a cake carrier. Everyone loved this cake better than DQ. Thank you.

[@hain213]

Can I sub the corn syrup with blackstrap molasses or honey. I have so many syrups but corn is not one of them 😭

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

@@hain213 I would try honey. Molasses seems like it might be a little strong.

[@tsanseverino950]

I thought there was a layer of cake with the ice cream. 😮

[@lifeloveandsugarofficial]

Not in this one, but I have an ice cream cake recipe like that, if you'd like - www.lifeloveandsugar.com/ice-cream-cake-recipe/

[@tsanseverino950]

@@lifeloveandsugarofficial thanks