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Fried ice cream with a crunchy corn flake topping surrounded by cherries
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5 from 6 votes

Fried Ice Cream Cake

This fried ice cream cake is an easy but decadent frozen dessert. You will love the sweet and crunchy corn flake topping!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Freezing time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fried Ice Cream, ice cream cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Sauce pan
  • 9x13 Baking Pan
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • ½ gallon Vanilla Ice Cream (softened)
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 cups crushed corn flakes crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Optional Toppings:

Instructions

  • Soften ice cream in the refrigerator.
    In a medium-sized saucepan, combine butter and sugar and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly.
    A large pan with melted butter
  • Remove from heat and add crushed cornflakes and cinnamon. Stir gently until all of the crushed cornflakes are covered in the mixture.
    Place half of the cornflake mixture in a 9x13 glass baking dish and press down evenly along the bottom of the dish.
    A 9x13 pan with ice cream and a corn flake topping over the top
  • Spoon softened ice cream over the top and carefully smooth over with a spatula or knife. Then, evenly sprinkle the remaining mixture over the top of the ice cream.
    Softened ice cream spread out in a pan to make fried ice cream cake
  • Cover and freeze for 6+ hours or overnight. Cut into serving-sized squares and top with desired toppings.
    A plate of fried ice cream cake with a corn flake topping, ice cream toppings, and cherries

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1293IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 17mg