👩‍🍳 Ingredients :

For the Cake Layer:

1 box chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade recipe)

Ingredients required for the cake mix (typically eggs, oil, and water)

For the Ice Cream Layer:

1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream (softened slightly for spreading)

For the Fudge Topping:

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish (optional):

Crushed chocolate cookies or chocolate chips

Whipped cream


Instructions

Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to the temperature on the cake mix box or your recipe. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Bake as instructed and cool completely. Slice the cake into two layers if using one pan.

Prepare the Ice Cream Layer: Allow the ice cream to soften for 10-15 minutes. Spread a thick layer of ice cream over one cake layer, smoothing it evenly.

Assemble the Cake: Place the second cake layer on top of the ice cream layer, pressing gently. Freeze the cake for 1-2 hours until the ice cream firms up.

Make the Fudge Topping: In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until it simmers. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Let cool slightly.

Finish the Cake: Pour the cooled fudge over the chilled cake, spreading evenly. Garnish with crushed cookies or chocolate chips if desired.

Serve: Freeze for an additional 30 minutes to set the fudge. Slice and serve with whipped cream or extra mint chocolate chips.