Dairy Queen Turtle Ice Cream Cake
This ice cream cake layers chocolate cake, ice cream, and caramel, topped off with crunchy pecans and syrup for a decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix plus ingredients for preparation
- 2 pints of vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup of caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1 cup of whipped cream
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake as per instructions and let it cool.
- Slice the cake into two layers, then place the first layer in the cake pan.
- Soften the vanilla ice cream and spread it evenly on the cake layer.
- Drizzle caramel sauce and sprinkle chopped pecans over the ice cream.
- Place the second cake layer on top, and freeze the cake for at least 1 hour.
- Frost the cake with whipped cream and drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.
- Freeze for 3 more hours before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and minerals present (per serving):
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin D: 5%
- Potassium: 6%
Any additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor for the recipe
- Add a touch more caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Throw in some chocolate chips with the pecans for a richer flavor.
- Use heavy cream instead of whipped cream for a thicker, richer topping.