By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 11, 2016
Be the hero of any party with this LAZY GIRL’S SNICKERS ICE CREAM CAKE! Made with pound cake, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, caramel, and peanuts. It’s the best easy ice cream cake recipe!
Snickers Ice Cream Cake
This ice cream cake recipe is surprisingly easy to make, and it tastes just like a Snickers bar! Yum!
When it’s my birthday (or really any occasion that calls for celebrating), I would choose ice cream cake over regular cake ANY DAY OF THE YEAR. I crave it…it’s a problem. There’s just something about the cool refreshing taste, the hot fudge center, and that little bit of crunch. Sure, regular cake is great and if you ever want to make me one, I won’t say no, but if you really want to know the way to my heart, ice cream cake is the way to go.
However, I am also way too lazy to craft a full homemade ice cream cake on my own. It’s requires a lot of shaping and sculpting, waiting and freezing the layers, whatever else needs to happen to create the perfect one. I don’t really want to do all that. At our house, my solution is this Lazy Girl’s Snickers Ice Cream Cake!
This easy ice cream cake recipe is thrown together in just minutes, not too big and not too small, and has ALL THE FLAVOR of a tasty Snickers bar! You’re gonna love the taste, and you’re gonna love how simple it is even more.
Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipe
The other great thing about having this Lazy Girl’s Snickers Ice Cream Cake in July is that July 25th is NATIONAL HOT FUDGE DAY! The people that make up the national food holidays sure do know what they’re doing. There is literally nothing better than ice cream topped with hot fudge. Well, maybe this cake topped with hot fudge is better, but it’s all one the same level of delicious.
When I say this is the “Lazy Girl’s” version, I mean it. It’s EASY. Anyone can make this ice cream cake at home without stress. All you need is ice cream, pound cake (I bought a frozen cake, so you don’t even have to make that part!), caramel syrup , peanuts, and hot fudge. You’re going to love how simple this is!
How to Make Ice Cream Cake (the EASY way!)
Inside this easy ice cream cake recipe, you’ll find layers of vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate ice cream, pound cake, caramel, and of course peanuts. It’s all topped with hot fudge and served with a smile. You’re gonna be famous for this one. Everyone will be amazed that you made this, and only YOU will know that you hacked it together in the simplest way possible (yay for cooking hacks!).
How to Make Snickers Ice Cream Cake:
- Cut the pound cake into three long layers. You only need two layers, so save that third layer for another time.
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap.
- Place one slice of pound cake into the bottom of the pan, then spread a layer of chocolate ice cream on top (it helps to let the ice cream soften before you begin).
- Pour the caramel syrup over the ice cream, then top with half of the peanuts.
- Now place the second slice of cake, and spread a layer of vanilla ice cream on top.
- Top it off with hot fudge and the rest of the peanuts.
- Then place the cake in the freezer to set for at least 8 hours.
When it’s time to eat, slice up that ice cream cake and enjoy!
Make this easy ice cream cake recipe for birthdays, summer get togethers, any party, or just because. There’s never a wrong time for a dessert this good!
Be sure to try these other homemade ice cream recipes :
- S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Red Velvet Cream Cheese Ice Cream
- Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 10.75 ounces frozen pound cake 304 grams (1 package)
- ▢ 25 ounces Chocolate Ice Cream 709 grams, softened (about ⅘ quart / 1½ pints)
- ▢ ¼ cup caramel sauce 80 grams
- ▢ 1 cup salted peanuts 142 grams, divided
- ▢ 25 ounces Vanilla Ice Cream 709 grams, softened (about ⅘ quart / 1½ pints)
- ▢ ¼ cup hot fudge 80 grams
Instructions
- Cut the pound cake lengthwise horizontally into three layers. You won’t use the top, so set it aside to top with strawberries and whipped cream for a treat later. 10.75 ounces frozen pound cake
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap.
- Start by placing one of the pound cake pieces in the bottom of a loaf pan. Top completely with the chocolate ice cream. Use a spatula to smooth out and spread the slightly softened ice cream. 25 ounces Chocolate Ice Cream
- Pour the caramel over the ice cream, leaving a bit of a rim so the caramel doesn’t go all the way to the sides. ¼ cup caramel sauce
- Top the caramel with half of the peanuts. 1 cup salted peanuts
- Place the remaining piece of pound cake over the caramel and peanuts (it won’t reach all the way to the sides of the ice cream).
- Top the pound cake with the vanilla ice cream, again smoothing out to form a level layer. 25 ounces Vanilla Ice Cream
- Top with hot fudge and more peanuts. ¼ cup hot fudge
- Place in the freezer for a minimum of 8 hours before serving.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
Becky’s Tips
- You can also make this with homemade pound cake (click for recipe).
- Use your favorite brand of ice cream. I used Blue Bunny Vanilla Bean and Chocolate.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Lazy Girl’s Snickers Ice Cream Cake
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
Ingredients
- 10.75 ounces frozen pound cake 304 grams (1 package)
- 25 ounces Chocolate Ice Cream 709 grams, softened (about ⅘ quart / 1½ pints)
- ¼ cup caramel sauce 80 grams
- 1 cup salted peanuts 142 grams, divided
- 25 ounces Vanilla Ice Cream 709 grams, softened (about ⅘ quart / 1½ pints)
- ¼ cup hot fudge 80 grams
Instructions
- Cut the pound cake lengthwise horizontally into three layers. You won’t use the top, so set it aside to top with strawberries and whipped cream for a treat later. 10.75 ounces frozen pound cake
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap.
- Start by placing one of the pound cake pieces in the bottom of a loaf pan. Top completely with the chocolate ice cream. Use a spatula to smooth out and spread the slightly softened ice cream. 25 ounces Chocolate Ice Cream
- Pour the caramel over the ice cream, leaving a bit of a rim so the caramel doesn’t go all the way to the sides. ¼ cup caramel sauce
- Top the caramel with half of the peanuts. 1 cup salted peanuts
- Place the remaining piece of pound cake over the caramel and peanuts (it won’t reach all the way to the sides of the ice cream).
- Top the pound cake with the vanilla ice cream, again smoothing out to form a level layer. 25 ounces Vanilla Ice Cream
- Top with hot fudge and more peanuts. ¼ cup hot fudge
- Place in the freezer for a minimum of 8 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can also make this with homemade pound cake (click for recipe).
- Use your favorite brand of ice cream. I used Blue Bunny Vanilla Bean and Chocolate.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
