Did you grow up eating Dairy Queen ice cream cakes for basically every birthday? Well guess what? So did I. But also, my first after school job was at the DQ, so I have first hand knowledge of how they make their ice cream cakes. Also, I happen to love veganizing nostalgic childhood desserts — stuff like like Rice Krispie treats, Fudgsicles and Pop Tarts. I think that, along with my ice cream shop experience, basically makes me the perfect person to come up with a recipe for vegan ice cream cake that tastes just like the old DQ favorite. This dairy-free ice cream cake was just as delicious as the ones I enjoyed as a kid. Maybe more delicious! I served it to my non-vegan family members and they were wowed. So many compliments! So, if you’ve got a birthday or celebration coming up, or if you’re just craving a cool creamy nostalgic treat, whip one on these babies up. I promise you’ll love it!
How It’s Made
The following is a detailed photo tutorial on how to make this dish. Scroll all the way down if you’d like to skip right to the recipe! Tip: This recipe makes a nice big cake, so it’s perfect for feeding a crowd. For a smaller cake, simply use a smaller springform pan and scale down the ingredients. You can always snack on any extras you end up with! Tip: Making this cake isn’t terribly labor intensive, but it does end up taking a while when you account for the multiple freezing stages. Plan on making it the day before you’ll be serving it! Slice up your vegan ice cream cake and dig in! Tip: This cake can be tough to slice straight from the freezer! Use a large chef’s knife that’s been warmed under some hot water before cutting.
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