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Cadbury Creme Egg No Churn Easter Ice Cream Cake

Published on February 20, 2016 • Last updated January 28, 2019 by Elizabeth
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A 3 layer ice cream cake with an Oreo cookie base.

Cadbury Creme Egg No Churn Ice Cream Layer Cake

When I was a little girl growing up in rural East Coast Canada (a tiny village on Cape Breton Island, to be slightly more specific) we lived a 45-minute drive away from the nearest supermarket.

This meant that we did our big shopping trip once a month. It was an all day event. Our mother would take my younger brother and me through the mall stopping off at the craft section in Walmart, the pet store, and my favourite – the bookstore. Oh how I loved browsing through those books and, if I had saved up enough pennies, I’d buy myself a hardback Nancy Drew Mystery novel. Remember them, with their bright yellow covers?

Before all of this, we’d stop off at the local Dairy Queen restaurant for our lunch. If my mother taught me anything it was that you never do a supermarket shop when you’re hungry and even worse is bringing along your small children if they are hungry. Want to hear children nagging for everything in sight? Go ahead and take hungry kids into a supermarket.

Cadbury Creme Egg No Churn Ice Cream Layer Cake

At Dairy Queen we’d have a burger with fries for our lunch. Back then you were given, with your children’s meal, a small plastic grey Dairy Queen token you could exchange (then or at a later date) for a small ice cream sundae.

The exhilaration of walking up to the counter yourself as a small child and asking the server for your favourite flavour of ice cream and your chosen topping was something I remember with great fondness.

I also remember the giant freezers filled with ice cream cakes.

Those ice cream cakes were made with layers of flavoured ice cream and there was always a black crumbled biscuit layer which added texture to the cake. The tops of the cakes were decorated with piped icing, as a regular cake was, and oh my goodness gracious me they tasted fantastic.

Cadbury Creme Egg No Churn Ice Cream Layer Cake

I know this because I got to try one. Once.

Once.

Dairy Queen ice cream cakes were, in my financially constrained childhood, reserved with families with money. We had very little money, so we never had an ice cream cake. My best friend did once, and I got to taste hers.

The memory of that sweet cold ice cream cake with its crunchy black biscuit layer lingers with me in my adult years, 3000 miles away from the nearest Dairy Queen, and I’ve been longing to make one at home.

Inspiration struck recently, and so I created this – the one and only Cadbury Creme Egg recipe you will ever find on my blog – for your viewing (and tasting!) pleasure.

I bring you the Cadbury Creme Egg Ice Cream Cake! A google search yields zero results for such a creation, so I think I might be on to something new!

Cadbury Creme Egg No Churn Ice Cream Layer Cake

My recipe starts with a traditional Oreo cookie cheesecake crust – smashed up Oreo cookies mixed with melted butter and pressed into a cake tin. I used a silicone cake tin eight inches in diameter and three inches deep so the frozen cake would be the right shape and could be removed easily.

A quick and easy no churn condensed milk ice cream is divided into three and flavoured with chocolate, orange food colouring and Madagascar bourbon vanilla bean paste (my new favourite baking ingredient).

These layers, meant to resemble the layers of a Cadbury creme egg, are topped with a melted milk chocolate drizzle and some halved mini Cadbury creme eggs, and one regular sized egg.

It’s rather fantastic, wouldn’t you agree? Wait until you taste it…!

You’re welcome. x

Cadbury Creme Egg No Churn Ice Cream Layer Cake

Cadbury Creme Egg Ice Cream Cake

A delicious three tiered no churn ice cream cake with an Oreo cookie base decorated with Cadbury creme eggs.
3.72 from 7 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 6 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 513kcal
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

For the Oreo Cookie Base

  • 24 Oreo cookies
  • 57 grams butter melted

For the No Churn Ice Cream Layers

  • 600 ml double cream
  • 397 grams sweetened condensed milk tinned
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • orange food dye
  • 1/2 tsp Madagascar bourbon vanilla bean paste

For the Chocolate Decorations

  • 100 grams milk chocolate
  • 6 mini Cadbury creme eggs
  • 1 large Cadbury creme egg

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Instructions 

  • To prepare the Oreo cookie base place the cookies into a plastic bag and bash them with a rolling pin until they are fine crumbs. Alternatively, process in a food processor or blender until they reach the right consistency.
  • Stir in the melted butter until well combined and press into the base of an 8 inch round silicone cake tin with a depth of 3 inches. Place in the refrigerator to set while you get on with the ice cream.
  • Weigh the bowl you're going to make your ice cream in.
  • To prepare the no churn ice cream, whip the double cream with a whisk until it becomes soft and pillowy and begins to hold its shape.
  • Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and stir until combined.
  • Weigh the bowl again, subtract the weight of the bowl and this is the weight of how much ice cream mixture you have. Divide this mixture into three separate bowls. Place two of them in the fridge.
  • Sift the cocoa powder into the first bowl and whisk until thick and well combined. Spoon this mixture over the Oreo cookie base and level with the back of a spoon. Pop into the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut one of your mini Cadbury creme eggs in half so you can see the shade of orange the 'yolk' is. Add enough orange food colouring, a few drops at a time, whisking after each addition, until you reach the desired shade.
  • Spoon this orange coloured ice cream over the chocolate ice cream, smooth with the back of a spoon and pop back into the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla to the remaining bowl of ice cream mixture, stir well and spoon over the orange ice cream layer. Leave for several hours to chill entirely, preferably overnight.
  • Just before you want to serve your ice cream cake, melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl suspended over a pan of barely simmering water.
  • Turn the silicone cake pan with your ice cream cake in it upside down and carefully roll down the edges of the cake tin to release the ice cream cake. Transfer right side up to a cake stand.
  • Drizzle the melted milk chocolate around the outside top edge, allowing a little bit to drip down the sides.
  • Drizzle some of the remaining milk chocolate in the centre of the ice cream cake so that there is enough melted chocolate there to hold a large Cadbury creme egg upright in the centre.
  • Cut the remaining mini Cadbury creme eggs into half and arrange around the outside top edge of the ice cream cake, and place the large Cadbury creme egg in the centre.
  • You can store the ice cream cake in the freezer until needed, without the Cadbury creme egg decorations (these freeze so that they are rock solid!). You can simply cut one slice at a time, leaving it to defrost 5-10 minutes to reach a softer consistency, or allow the whole cake to stand at room temperature for about 20 - 30 minutes before serving (if you can wait that long!)

Nutrition

Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2.6mg

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  1. Daily Deals UK

    June 7, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    I need this in my life!!! I take it it’s calorie free 😉

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  2. Chelsea Elizabeth

    May 3, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    Oh wow! Why have I never discovered ice cream cakes?! These sound AMAZING! Something I definitely need to try. My mouth is watering!

    Reply
  3. Miss Tracy Hanson

    August 21, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    Wow, this sounds absolutely delicious. Will have to try this out when I have time.

    Reply
  4. Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com

    March 22, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    Love the look of the different layers! It is so beautiful

    Reply
  5. Dee

    March 22, 2016 at 8:27 am

    It looks super delicious and very decadent –yum!

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  6. sarah

    March 12, 2016 at 11:42 am

    Oh my … this is so mouth watering, it wouldn’t even last a day in this house. Lol

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  7. Leila Benhamida

    March 10, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Looks so delicious very unique. What a great treat for Easter.

    Reply
  8. Hayley Mulgrove

    March 8, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    OMG this looks amazing so gotta try this x

    Reply
  9. Debbie Skerten

    March 6, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    For once I’m speechless – Wow

    Reply
  10. Andrew Petrie

    March 5, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    Another name for this would be death by chocolate – Cadbury’s creme eggs are my all-time favourite !

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  11. leeshastarr

    February 29, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    OMG! I’ve just fallen in love :’) I can’t stick to a diet when there are cakes like this around! I have to make this one day soon. I’ll be bookmarking the page

    Reply
  12. Katie

    February 29, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks AMAZING! I NEED to try it! Fab photos

    Reply
  13. Michael Robinson

    February 29, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    This looks incredible, I love cream eggs and I love cake…much want here 🙂

    Reply
  14. kim neville

    February 28, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Wow looks amazing. My family would love this 🙂

    Reply
  15. helen newton

    February 28, 2016 at 10:57 am

    OMG this looks sooooo yummy , such a great idea for Easter ♥

    Reply
  16. Nicol

    February 27, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    Omg this is beautiful! I need a slice or two or all of it

    Reply
  17. Mudpie Fridays

    February 27, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    oh my!! I have never heard of icecream cake but I do know a little boy who would love this very much! And cadbury creme eggs are my favourite so he won’t be alone. What a wonderful recipe. Thank you 🙂

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  18. rachael

    February 27, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    elizabeth, this is why you’re my fave food blogger. this looks ahhhmazzzziiinnngggggg

    Reply
  19. Charlotte Oates

    February 27, 2016 at 10:33 am

    Oh wow! You are clearly a baking genius as this sounds absolutely amazing, and it’s so beautiful too!

    Reply
  20. Claire

    February 26, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks and sounds delicious! Yummy!

    Reply
  21. The Nice Nest

    February 26, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    That looks fantastic and I am a sucker for a cream egg! Most of all, I enjoyed your description of your childhood and the memories creating the cake brought back.

    Reply
  22. Tracy Nixon

    February 26, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    I have all the imgredients ready to make this thank you!

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  23. Ness

    February 26, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    What an amazing creation! I’ve often heard about Dairy Queens but of course I’ve never been to one. If they serve stuff like this they definitely need to branch out into the UK!

    Reply
  24. Jayne T

    February 26, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Oh wow, these cake looks so, so tasty. I think I might have to try this out, many thanks for sharing the recipe. xx

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  25. Corin - ProWare

    February 26, 2016 at 11:47 am

    Hi Elizabeth,
    When I saw the image of this cake it literally made my jaw drop! It’s so gorgeous, well done 🙂

    Reply
  26. Lucy Melissa Smith (Hello Beautiful Bear)

    February 26, 2016 at 12:35 am

    Oh my goodness – this looks amazing! I am totally craving creme eggs right now! ;P
    X

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  27. Mandi Morrison

    February 25, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    After seeing the pictures on Instagram, its great to discover the recipe, it looks delicious. My husband bought me an ice cream cake for my 21st birthday, we were on holiday in Spain, needless to say the cake didn’t last long, we obviously had to eat the entire thing or it would melt! (well that’s my excuse anyway)

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  28. Melanie Edjourian

    February 25, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    Wow that looks amazing, thanks so much for sharing this recipe!!!

    Reply
  29. Sassy

    February 25, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    I don’t like cRemember eggs, but I think you’re onto a winner with this cake! Fingers crossed you get endorsed for this brilliant idea! Xxx

    Reply
  30. Laura

    February 25, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    I cannot stand Oreo cookies (long story, you don’t want to know) but I wouldn’t touch them with a bargepole. However this cake looks AMAZING. I would just keep posting pictures of it everywhere! Certainly pinterest perfect!

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  31. Rebekah | Kitchen Gidget

    February 25, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    This cake is gorgeous! Dairy Queen holds a special place in my childhood as well so I’m feeling all the nostalgia!

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  32. Angela at Daysinbed

    February 25, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    It’s great to read a little about your childhood and experiences. The cake looks fab and hearing about the shopping and ice cream parlour reminds me of my youth too! Thanks for sharing and congrats on this amazing looking dessert! Be proud! It is awesome!

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  33. Georgina prince

    February 25, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Oh good lord! This looks amazing, I can feel my diet slipping out the window haha, I want chocolate. Seriously though this is a wonderful recipe, your stuff is amazing x

    Reply
  34. Leah Miller

    February 25, 2016 at 11:15 am

    This looks utterly incredible!! I am not a huge fan of creme eggs, but I would look past that for a slice of this! Love the advice re not shopping on an empty tummy too, we were also taught that! xx

    Reply
  35. DannyUK.com

    February 25, 2016 at 9:34 am

    This looks absolutely fantastic! I am almost drooling just looking at the pictures…

    Reply
  36. Leanne

    February 25, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Wow. This looks amazing. I love all the different layers. I bet it would taste delicious!!

    Reply
  37. Jessica

    February 25, 2016 at 4:31 am

    And I died by looking this. But now I live again to make this! So tempting yummy!

    Reply
  38. Zoë IKIWN

    February 24, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    Oh wow, how beautiful does this look?! And I’m guessing it tastes wonderful as well. I’m such a creme egg fan and this cake looks like a complete dream. x

    Reply
  39. kimberley ryan

    February 24, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    wow this just looks amazing

    Reply
  40. Irene

    February 24, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    The post is fantastic! I love it so much:)
    Have a nice day!

    http://www.theprintedsea.blogspot.com

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  41. Lorraine

    February 24, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    As someone who loves chocolate and ice cream…wouldn’t be making this just because I hate creme eggs and ice cream and I have a love/hate relationship.

    Reply
  42. tracey bowden

    February 24, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    I’m not a fan of creme eggs but this looks absolutely delicious! I am a big fan of ice cream cakes and so is my fussy daughter who prefers them to any other type of cake!

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  43. Andrew Petrie

    February 24, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    I would love to put this beauty out at Easter. Who could possibly not love it ?

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  44. Bridget-The Recipe Wench

    February 24, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    I loved reading this post! I grew up close to a DQ but our family of 6 had to limit these types of treats. When my oldest brother played high school football, we’d drive to watch him and my parents would treat us to burgers and such. Good times. So different from my children’s childhood! Ice cream cakes?! I didn’t get those in my childhood either. My dad made ice cream for my birthday when I was in third grade. That was the highlight of the “party.” Ice cream. Also much different from the birthday parties of my daughters! I am so happy you are now able to enjoy ice cream cake!

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  45. Cristie | Little Big H

    February 24, 2016 at 11:55 am

    Oh wow what a gorgeous looking cake. I loved ice cream cakes as a kid but have never made one. So making this.

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  46. shelby

    February 24, 2016 at 11:07 am

    You brought back a lot of memories for me as I was reading this post! I too went to DQ as a child, loved their ice cream cakes. My Nanny also love the cadbury creme eggs. She would have LOVED this cake!

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  47. Dean of Little Steps

    February 24, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Saw this on your Instagram feed and was really impressed! I love ice-cream cake and like you, it brings me back to my childhood. Im almost tempted to try this, although a bit worried because I’m no baking goddess like you obviously are! It just looks so pretty and I can imagine how delicious it also must be. Will save this post for future reference 😉 x

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  48. Lindsay At Newcastle Family Life

    February 24, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Oh my gosh this looks and sounds truly amazing ! I have never seen anything like this before, my daughter would love this. xx

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  49. Jess

    February 24, 2016 at 6:23 am

    Talk about the ultimate decadence, I want to jump through my screen and take a bite! Totally pinning 🙂 xo

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  50. Ali

    February 23, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    This looks delicious! I’m so impressed at how perfect your chocolate drizzle on the edges is though!

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  51. Rebecca Smith

    February 23, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    Okay this is my type of cake! Yummy, I need this now!

    Reply
  52. Zoe L

    February 23, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    This looks amazingly good. I don’t like Creme Eggs but my partner does and I’m thinking this would be great for his upcoming birthday

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  53. Tori Gabriel

    February 23, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Oh my God! This looks incredible! I want it so badly! How did you make it so perfectly?

    I love Dairy Queen. My hubby and I fell in love with it on a holiday in Florida. It was right next door to our hotel and we ended up stopping there every evening on the way home (unless it was late). They need to open one in the UK. ASAP!

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  54. Cassandra Mayers

    February 23, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    Oh wow! this looks amazing! Thanks for showing us all how to make it x

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  55. Idaintyit

    February 23, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    You had me at cadbury! Oh my this looks out of this world, Cadbury creme egg, ice cream and cake… 3 of my favourite words!

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  56. Sarah - Live Eat Learn

    February 23, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    How did you make this look so perfect?! Beautiful!

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  57. heather @french press

    February 23, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    I used to LOVE getting a DQ ice cream cake, for someone like me that doesn’t really like regular cake, they were always what I requested for my birthday. your cake i just lovely

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  58. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal

    February 23, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    You’re dripping chocolate is absolutely perfect around this cake! So pretty and festive for Easter! And anything with Cadbury’s I just can’t get enough of!

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  59. Eb Gargano

    February 23, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Wow! This looks rather fabulous…I love your story about your monthly shopping trip as a child, I have so many little memories like that…trips which as adults seem rather mundane but as children they were exciting and full of anticipation and memories. Thanks for sharing. Eb x

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  60. Charlotte

    February 23, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    This sounds and looks absolutely amazing! I have already eaten many cream eggs since they came back in the shops. x

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  61. Ickle Pickle

    February 23, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Oh for goodness sake – I just put on 10lb looking at this! It is truly gorgeous – I LOVE Creme Eggs, I am salivating now! Stunning – you are so clever. Kaz x

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  62. vicky

    February 23, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    I love the look of this Cream egg cake for Easter and I really want to try and make it myself.

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  63. vicky

    February 23, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    I want to make this! I love the look of it for Easter. it looks so beautiful

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  64. Sarah-Jane (CraftyMama087)

    February 23, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    This looks AMAZING! Its definitely on my to make list. Thanks for linking up to #MIMlinky. I hope to see you back again next week 🙂

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  65. Natasha Mairs

    February 23, 2016 at 11:43 am

    Oh my good good!! this is just amazing!! love creme eggs. wish you could send me some in the post

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  66. Divya Srinivasan

    February 23, 2016 at 11:43 am

    I can’t resist ! Definitely want to try this. Pics are brilliant.

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  67. Louise

    February 23, 2016 at 9:55 am

    Oh my god this actually looks AMAZING! And it doesn’t look too hard to make either, I’ll have to give it a go!

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  68. Brian Jones

    February 23, 2016 at 9:05 am

    What a great looking cake, Cream Eggs were an absolute favourite of mine as a child and could never wait for this time of the year when they would once again start appearing in the shops!

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  69. Manju | Cooking Curries

    February 23, 2016 at 8:24 am

    What a beautiful story. I love reading about childhood memories of food! And that cake, wow!, looks so gorgeous! (and yes, I have been there – the book store visit and eyeing a copy of Nancy Drew!)

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  70. Emily Underworld

    February 23, 2016 at 1:26 am

    Oh wow this looks amazing! Ice cream cake is such a fun idea!

    Reply
  71. WhatLauraLoves

    February 23, 2016 at 12:45 am

    Oh my gosh, wow! This cake looks absolutely INCREDIBLE!! Great one for easter! xxx

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  72. Fashion and Style Police

    February 23, 2016 at 12:05 am

    This looks so yummy. Perfect for Easter. Bookmarking this post x

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  73. The London Mum

    February 22, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    That is heaven on a plate! That looks incredible!

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  74. Someone's Mum

    February 22, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    I have been sharing this on a few social media sites all day and every time I see those images I just think ‘wow’. It looks absolutely stunning and sounds delicious. I don’t know if I’ll ever get the time to try it (and it will never look as good as yours!) but am bookmarking to try when I get the time!

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  75. Ali

    February 22, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I saw this cake the other day and have been thinking about it ever since! I think that’s a sign I must make it.

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  76. Hannah Wood

    February 22, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    Wow I love this cake just amazing for Easter time I can see myself baking this.

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  77. Rachel

    February 22, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Oh my goodness Elizabeth, I think this is the best cake I have ever seen! Ive also pinned it on Pinterest x

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  78. HelpfulMum

    February 22, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    Oh my goodness me, this looks incredible. I also like the idea that you probably couldn’t eat more than one slice!

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  79. Shinee

    February 22, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    What a stunning beauty you have here, Elizabeth!! Though I’m more of a Cadbury Caramel kind of girl, I’d eat this one in a heartbeat! Gorgeous shots, by the way!

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  80. Alison

    February 22, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    This looks awesome, I must try it

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  81. Christie

    February 22, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    My favorite Easter candy on a glorious ice cream cake. I need a slice.

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  82. Candace

    February 22, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    wow, wow,and more wow. I am having to give this a go

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  83. Catstello

    February 22, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Perfect cake for Easter! I will definitely be sharing this with my friend who loves creme eggs

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  84. StressedMum

    February 22, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    This looks amazing, am going to have to try making this x

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  85. Nayna Kanabar

    February 22, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    I am absolutely drooling at this cream egg cake. It looks fab and I can’t stop looking at it.

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  86. Laura @ dearbearandbeany

    February 22, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    Oh my goodness!! Creme egg is my all time favourite and this looks delicious! An ice cream cake with creme egg, what is there not to love x

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  87. Claudia | Gourmet Project

    February 22, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    Can I come to your place for a decoration lesson. Wow, this cake is awesome, I’m in love!!!!

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  88. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    February 22, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    The internet is overrun with creme egg recipes at the moment, but I haven’t seen this one before. My hisband loves creme eggs and ice cream, so this sounds perfect for him.

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  89. Sarah

    February 22, 2016 at 11:56 am

    Oh my goodness this cake is perfection!

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  90. Codie

    February 22, 2016 at 11:45 am

    Hnng! This looks incredible! Pinning it to see if I can make my own. Love the story behind it too 🙂 x

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  91. Sarah Barrett

    February 22, 2016 at 11:18 am

    I didn’t know ice cream cake existed! This looks amazing. Perfect for Easter.

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  92. Rhian Westbury

    February 22, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Sweet jesus this is like everything my dreams are made of in cake form! 😮 x

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  93. Kayleigh

    February 22, 2016 at 9:12 am

    This is just incredible! Wow! Perfect for Easter – or Mondays 😉 I love how you’ve done the chocolate icing on top. Decoration is just perfect. Were the eggs hard to half? I love creme eggs, they’re my favourite thing about Spring/Easter.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Haha, I love that! Ice cream cake just because it’s Monday. The eggs were easy enough to halve with a sharp knife, yes. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  94. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes

    February 22, 2016 at 8:36 am

    This is insane! Looks so yummy and decadent! I’ve yummed and pinned.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Aw thank you so much! Much appreciated 🙂

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  95. Sarah Bailey

    February 22, 2016 at 1:33 am

    Oh my goodness this sounds amazing, I’ve been staying away from creme eggs since the recipe change but I would totally try this! x

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Yea they didn’t do themselves any favours with that change did they!

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  96. Miss Kiity Kaos

    February 22, 2016 at 12:38 am

    I love creme eggs and this just gives me more of an excuse to eat more x

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:20 am

      Heehee, thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  97. Chloe

    February 22, 2016 at 12:15 am

    OH MY GOODNESS! I think I just went to heaven. This is absolutely incredible. The most delicious looking, beautifully, amazingly, divine cake I have ever seen in my life. I want to eat it now and I will definitely be making this! x

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:20 am

      Aw thank you for your lovely comment! It’s feedback like this that makes me want to keep doing what I do. Much love! x

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  98. Kate - gluten free alchemist

    February 21, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    What an incredible ice cream cake…… Inspired! I am truly very VERY impressed. A fantastic recipe Elizabeth and so simple too! Well done!

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:21 am

      Aw thank you Kate! xx

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  99. Sarah James

    February 21, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    Wow, I love your ice cream cake Elizabeth, it looks absolutely delicious and what a lovely story. Pinned for later x

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:22 am

      Thank you Sarah 🙂 I think this might be the beginning of a new ice cream cake era for me!

      Reply
  100. Amanda

    February 21, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    Wow, what a beautiful cake! It looks so delicious! Pinning this!

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:22 am

      Thank you Amanda, much appreciated 🙂

      Reply
  101. Life as Mum

    February 21, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    Oh my. This looks so delicious! I love ice cream cakes!

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:23 am

      Thanks! Who sells ice cream cakes in the UK, I wonder?

      Reply
  102. Isabella

    February 21, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    Wow what a gorgeous looking ice cream cake! Love the decoration, I’m pining this ready to make over the easter holidays!

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:23 am

      Thank you! It’s really easy to make. I’d love to see a photograph of yours if you do make it!

      Reply
  103. Emma White

    February 21, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    there is nothing to say but oh my god looks amazing and do you take orders

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Haha! I think it might be melted before it gets off my rural island, lol! You’ll just have to make your own. It’s really simple to make. 🙂

      Reply
  104. jenny paulin

    February 21, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    OMG!!!! How absolutely scrummy and beautiful does this look! yum! i would love to try a slice x

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Aw thanks Jenny! You should try making your own – it’s dead simples! 🙂

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  105. Anca

    February 21, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    The recipes sounds delicious, I never tried to make ice cream with condensed milk, so I will have to try it.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:25 am

      Condensed milk ice cream is the simplest no churn ice cream you can make. So easy and it’s so lovely, creamy and chewy too.

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  106. Ana De- Jesus

    February 21, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    Elizabeth you never fail to make me drool and this is a concoction that screams Easter! I love Easter because its chocolate season!

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:26 am

      Aw thanks Ana! 😀 Yes, we love the abundance of chocolate this time of year too!

      Reply
  107. CakePants

    February 21, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Wow, this cake looks phenomenal! I never had ice cream cake at home either, when I was growing up, so perhaps I should start making up for lost time now! The chocolate drips down the side of the cake look PERFECT.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:27 am

      I definitely agree. Ice cream cakes are the way forward! We both have catching up to do! 😀

      Reply
  108. Swati @Watch What U Eat

    February 21, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    It looks absolutely amazing! Its lunch time here now and I feel like having dessert :).

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:27 am

      It’s never too early for ice cream cake. 😉

      Reply
  109. wendy

    February 21, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    Ohhhh wow! Cadbury Crème Egg cake?! We need some of that here, and I know the two smalls of the house would absolutely LOVE that! 🙂

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:28 am

      It’s a really simple recipe to make despite looking so fancy – honest! You should give it a go! 😀

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  110. Sarah

    February 21, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Oh my goodness. I really, really need to make this! It sounds and looks amazing. I’m not the greatest at baking but I think I could do this. I’m going to pin this image and then make it with my children closer to Easter, thank you so much for sharing! xx

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:29 am

      It’s no bake! 🙂 No cooking whatsoever required, simply mixing melted butter with crumbs, and a bit of whisking. 🙂

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  111. munchies and munchkins

    February 21, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Oh wow Elizabeth, this looks epic! I used to read about Dairy Queens in my teen American novels and I love that you explain what it was like. I was also a huge Nancy Drew fan. So impressed by this cake – we have an ice cream business and customers who would no doubt fight over this although we are yet to start making ice cream cakes. Sharing this everywhere!

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:30 am

      Aw thanks! You definitely should start making ice cream cakes with your ice cream business – I bet they’d be a huge hit!

      Reply
  112. Choclette

    February 21, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Oh I do agree, most definitely fantastic. I think you’re onto a real winner there. You were and still are one up on me, I’ve never tried an ice-cream cake. And now the only one I ever want to try is yours. How very clever of you to get the creme egg effect and to so artfully drizzle that chocolate down the sides. Thanks for linking to one of my recipes and thanks also for sharing this fantabulous creation with #WeShouldCocoa.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:31 am

      Aw thank you for your lovely comment! Thanks for hosting such a great blogging linky too. 🙂

      Reply
  113. kellie@foodtoglow

    February 21, 2016 at 11:37 am

    Your DQ (and Walmart) trips bring back memories. I don’t think we ever ate a meal there, but I do remember the thrill of the first spoon of a hot fudge sundae. With salted peanuts. However, I remember eating ice cream cakes at birthday parties, and that will I or won’t I get brain freeze moment on the first chilly bite. You’ve brought back some nice memories. And this looks really delightful, Elizabeth. Your styling and photography just gets better and better.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:32 am

      DQ isn’t really renowned for their burgers, are they! Ice cream, all the way! 🙂 So glad you enjoyed my post Kellie, and thank you for your lovely comments xx

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  114. Sarah and Laura @ Wandercooks

    February 21, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Whhhhhhaaaaatttttt. So many yesses for this recipe. Those chocolate drips are perfection btw, and how did you get that layering so smooth! #veryjealous 😛

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Haha, thank you so very much for making me smile! I weighed the mixture out so each layer had the same number of grams, then smoothed each layer with the back of a spoon.

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  115. Kavey

    February 21, 2016 at 10:51 am

    Wow, Elizabeth, this is spectacular! Loving the idea (I’m an ice cream fiend) and the finished cake looks just gorgeous!

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Aw thank you Kavey!

      Reply
  116. Camilla

    February 21, 2016 at 10:33 am

    I love your ice cream cake Elizabeth and it wonderful to ee-create something you’ve only ever tasted once from your childhood. Those tastes never leave you and I too have had fun re-creating memories like this! Thank you for linking to my Brownies:-)

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:38 am

      Thanks Camilla 🙂 I have no idea if it’s an accurate representation, but it’s the closest to what I can remember. 🙂

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  117. Tanya Brannan

    February 21, 2016 at 9:05 am

    I NEEDS this in my life!! It looks absolutely delicious. Getting ingredients later 🙂

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:39 am

      Fantastic! I’d love to see a photo if you do make it 🙂

      Reply
  118. Yvonne

    February 21, 2016 at 8:59 am

    Oh my goodness! This looks out of this world. I have a little boy that would love this so will need to try it out. I bet it won’t look anywhere near as outstanding as your one though. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:39 am

      I think you might surprise yourself if you do make it. It’s so easy to make! 🙂 I’d love to see a photo if you do make it!

      Reply
  119. Diana

    February 21, 2016 at 8:48 am

    This ice cream cake sounds and looks AMAZING! I love ice cream cakes, and I love creme eggs. This is just perfect Elizabeth!

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:41 am

      Aw thanks Diana! 😀

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  120. Fareeha

    February 21, 2016 at 8:19 am

    What a lovely cake.. with all my fav ingredients in it.. i cant have enough of this.. i could gobble up the entire thing in one sitting

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  121. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

    February 21, 2016 at 8:18 am

    This looks so amazing!!! I wish I was there so I could eat some!

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:41 am

      It’s a really simple recipe to make – you could be just a mere hours away from your own ice cream cake! 😉

      Reply
  122. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    February 21, 2016 at 8:16 am

    I want to drop EVERYTHNG and make myself this cake. My gosh it looks good.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Heehee, thanks Bintu! You should make one! 😀

      Reply
  123. Shihoko

    February 21, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Stunning cake!! Looks fantastic. I love Cadbury Chocolate! Great recipe for Easter:D

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Thank you so very much 🙂

      Reply
  124. Mrs Minty Cream

    February 21, 2016 at 6:58 am

    I love creme egg and your cake looks so beautiful and lovely! The fact that it is an ice cream cake just make it even better! Cheers~~

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  125. Platter Talk

    February 21, 2016 at 2:58 am

    Exquisitely executed; this cake looks too wonderful to eat. Of course that would not stop me. Fantastic job!

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:44 am

      Aw thanks!

      Reply
  126. Mel

    February 21, 2016 at 1:37 am

    I am not a creme egg fan at all, but your ice cream cake looks so delicious I would try it… and I’m pretty sure I would love it, too! #RecipeoftheWeek

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:45 am

      They’re not my most favourite sweet in the world either, but they do look rather impressive! 🙂

      Reply
  127. Derek

    February 21, 2016 at 1:20 am

    Um yea, this looks incredible (to say the least)! Cadbury eggs were my favorite growing up and no you just had to go put it on an oreo cake! Thanks a lot 🙂

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Heehee, you’re welcome! 😀

      Reply
  128. Laura Hartley

    February 20, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    Ohhh wow, this looks incredible!! I’d never be able to get the layers so neat :/

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:46 am

      I think you’d surprise yourself – weighing out the mixture and dividing into three is half the battle. 🙂

      Reply
  129. Kate | The Veg Space

    February 20, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    Oh my word, what a cake!! Just perfection – A++ for your chocolate sauce drizzling technique. Love the colours, and the creme eggs of course. Love it. (And I LOVED Nancy Drew too, huge fan!).

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:48 am

      Thank you so very much! I do miss reading those Nancy Drew books. I don’t think they’d have the same effect now though – but I spent many a childhood summer with my nose stuck in them!

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  130. Janice

    February 20, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    What a lovely story, Elizabeth. My memory of ice cream cakes was Baskin Robbins in the early 80s in Glasgow. It was so exotic for us, never seen anything like it. Your Creme Egg cake is amazing, beautifully finished.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Thank you so very much Janice. So glad you liked the back story! I never had a Baskin Robbins cake, but I bet they were super too!

      Reply
  131. Claire @foodiequine

    February 20, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Wow. Just WOW! Absolutely stunning and love the Dairy Queen story.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Aw thanks Claire – glad you liked 🙂

      Reply
  132. Lucy @ BakingQueen74

    February 20, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    Ooh yes please, I’ve never had an ice cream cake (where have I been?) but this looks wonderful. Loving the drips around the edges too.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Thanks Lucy – I can’t believe ice cream cakes aren’t as popular as they could be!

      Reply
  133. kate @veggie desserts

    February 20, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    I think I’ve just passed out. This is Easter cake perfection. It looks so absolutely wonderful. As a fellow Canadian who knows the lure of the DQ ice cream cake, this is something that I have to make my kids. In fact it just may be my son’s birthday cake.

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    • Elizabeth

      February 22, 2016 at 8:53 am

      Thank you so very much! I’m so glad there’s someone else who understands the lure of the DQ cakes! 😀 I’d love to see a photo if you make it!

      Reply
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