Holy dairy-free deliciousness! 🍦🎂 Get ready to have your taste buds blown away by these insanely creamy vegan ice cream cake recipes. I’ve teamed up with some of the coolest plant-based pastry chefs to bring you 8 show-stopping desserts that’ll make you forget all about those sad, melty grocery store ice cream cakes. Whether you’re craving chocolate, fruit, or something totally wild, we’ve got you covered. The best part? These recipes are way easier than they look, so you can impress the heck out of your friends without slaving away in the kitchen all day. So grab your mixing bowls and let’s dive into some seriously swoon-worthy vegan ice cream cakes!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake
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Oh. My. Goodness. Is there a more perfect combo than chocolate and peanut butter? I think not! This cake is like if a Reese’s cup and an ice cream sundae had a baby.
You’ll start with a fudgy chocolate cake base, then layer on creamy peanut butter ice cream and chocolate ice cream.
Top it all off with a peanut butter drizzle and crushed peanuts.
I may or may not have eaten this for breakfast once. Okay, twice. Don’t judge me!
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Cake
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Close your eyes and imagine the most perfect summer day. Now open them and look at this gorgeous pink cake! It’s basically summer in dessert form.
The base is a vegan graham cracker crust (so buttery and delicious).
Then you’ve got layers of strawberry ice cream and tangy cheesecake ice cream.
Add some fresh strawberries on top and you’re in business.
Pro tip: Make extra cheesecake ice cream. You’ll thank me later when you’re eating it straight out of the container at 2 am.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake
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Calling all mint chocolate chip lovers! This one’s for you. It’s cool, it’s refreshing, it’s chocolatey – what more could you want?
Start with a rich chocolate cake base.
Layer on mint chocolate chip ice cream (the greener the better, I say).
Top it off with chocolate ganache and crushed vegan mint cookies.
It’s like an Andes mint had a glow-up and became a fabulous cake. Fancy AF.
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake
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Remember those Oreo ice cream cakes from your childhood birthday parties? This is like that, but 1000 times better (and cruelty-free!).
The base is made from crushed vegan chocolate sandwich cookies.
Then you’ve got layers of vanilla ice cream mixed with more cookie chunks.
Top it with whipped coconut cream and – you guessed it – even more cookies!
I won’t tell if you decide to forgo the cake part and just eat a giant bowl of cookies and ice cream. We’ve all been there.
Salted Caramel Banana Ice Cream Cake
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Sweet, salty, creamy, dreamy – this cake hits all the right notes. Plus, it’s got bananas so it’s basically a health food, right? Right??
Start with a date and nut crust for that salty-sweet base.
Layer on banana nice cream and salted caramel ice cream.
Drizzle with more caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt.
Fair warning: This cake may cause involuntary moaning. Maybe don’t serve it to your in-laws.
Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream Cake
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Get ready to feel fancy AF with this sophisticated flavor combo. It’s like a spa day for your taste buds.
The base is a light and fluffy vegan sponge cake.
Layer on matcha green tea ice cream and vanilla ice cream.
Dust the top with matcha powder for that Instagram-worthy look.
Serve this at your next dinner party and watch your guests’ jaws drop. You culinary genius, you!
Tropical Coconut Mango Ice Cream Cake
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Close your eyes and imagine you’re on a beach in Hawaii. Now open them and eat this cake. Same thing, right?
Start with a coconut macaroon-style crust.
Layer on coconut ice cream and mango sorbet.
Top with toasted coconut flakes and fresh mango slices.
This cake is basically a vacation in dessert form. No sunscreen required!
Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake
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Last but certainly not least, we’ve got this bad boy. It’s chocolatey, it’s nutty, it’s marshmallowy – it’s everything you never knew you needed in life.
The base is a rich, fudgy brownie (because why not?).
Layer on chocolate ice cream mixed with vegan marshmallows and chopped nuts.
Top with more marshmallows, nuts, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
This cake is not messing around. It’s here for a good time, not a long time (because you’ll devour it in seconds).
And there you have it, folks! Eight mind-blowingly delicious vegan ice cream cakes that’ll make you the hero of every summer BBQ, birthday party, or Tuesday night on the couch (no judgment here).
Remember, the key to a great ice cream cake is patience. Let those layers freeze completely before adding the next one. Trust me, I’ve learned this the hard way. Nothing kills the mood quite like a melty, soupy cake disaster.
Don’t be afraid to get creative with these recipes! Swap out flavors, add your favorite mix-ins, or go wild with the toppings. The vegan dessert world is your oyster… er, your coconut? You know what I mean.
And hey, if your cake doesn’t turn out picture-perfect, who cares? It’ll still taste amazing. Just slap some extra toppings on there, call it “rustic,” and dig in.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, all this talk of ice cream cake has made me hungry. I’ve got a date with my freezer and a spoon. Happy baking (and freezing), my fellow vegan dessert enthusiasts!