Ice Cream Cake Roll

5 from 1 vote

This ice cream cake roll is the perfect treat for any celebration. With chocolate cake, ice cream, Oreos and fudge in each bite, every fork-full is a slice of heaven!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Freeze Time6

Total Time6 25

Course: Dessert

Keyword: chocolate cake, ice cream, ice cream dessert

Servings:

Calories: 535kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Ingredients

Cake

4 eggs
1 1/3 cups sugar
6 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Ice Cream and Toppings

48 ounces cookies 'n cream ice cream (1.5 quarts)
1/2 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup chocolate chips (I prefer semi-sweet)
whipped topping optional
chocolate sandwich cookies (ie. Oreos) optional
sprinkles optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12x15" sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Use oil or cooking spray to grease the walls of the pan and set aside.
In a mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs.
4 eggs
Add the sugar, water and vanilla and mix well.
1 1/3 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and stir until combined.
1 1/3 cups flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-17 minutes.
Let the cake cool for 5 minutes (no longer!).
Take the cake out of the pan and place on a cloth dusted with powdered sugar.
Roll the cake up (with the cloth) and leave on the counter until completely cool.
When cooled, unroll the cake, remove the cloth and cover with ice cream. I've found that it works best to scoop the ice cream on top, let it soften for 5 minutes, then spread it so it's nice and smooth.
48 ounces cookies 'n cream ice cream
Re-roll (you'll want to roll from the short side of the cake) and wrap in plastic wrap to freeze.
Freeze for 6+ hours. Remove from the freezer 20-30 minutes before serving.
To make the chocolate ganache, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the 1/2 cup whipping cream until hot (but not quite boiling). Add the chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes before stirring. Stir until smooth.
1/2 cup whipping cream, 3/4 cup chocolate chips (I prefer semi-sweet)
To serve, place the ice cream roll on a platter, pour ganache overtop, dollop with whipped cream and garnish with Oreos and sprinkles.
whipped topping, chocolate sandwich cookies (ie. Oreos), sprinkles
Slice and enjoy!

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