Description
This Lazy Girl’s Snickers Ice Cream Cake is a no-bake, layered dessert featuring frozen pound cake, rich chocolate and vanilla ice creams, caramel sauce, hot fudge, and salted peanuts. Perfect for a quick yet indulgent treat, it requires minimal prep and plenty of time to freeze until set, delivering a creamy, crunchy Snickers-inspired delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10.75 ounces frozen pound cake (304 grams, 1 package)
- 25 ounces chocolate ice cream, softened (709 grams, about ⅘ quart / 1½ pints)
- ¼ cup caramel sauce (80 grams)
- 1 cup salted peanuts, divided (142 grams)
- 25 ounces vanilla ice cream, softened (709 grams, about ⅘ quart / 1½ pints)
- ¼ cup hot fudge (80 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pound Cake Layers: Cut the frozen pound cake lengthwise horizontally into three layers. Reserve the top layer for another use, such as topping with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Line the Pan: Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap to ease removal and layering.
- First Layer of Cake and Chocolate Ice Cream: Place one pound cake layer at the bottom of the lined loaf pan. Spread the slightly softened chocolate ice cream evenly over the cake, smoothing it with a spatula.
- Add Caramel Sauce: Pour the caramel sauce over the chocolate ice cream, leaving a small rim around the edges to prevent dripping.
- Add Peanuts: Sprinkle half of the salted peanuts evenly over the caramel layer.
- Add Second Cake Layer: Place the second piece of pound cake over the caramel and peanuts. Note that it may not reach the edges of the ice cream layer.
- Layer Vanilla Ice Cream: Spread the softened vanilla ice cream over the pound cake, smoothing with a spatula to create a level surface.
- Top with Hot Fudge and Peanuts: Drizzle the hot fudge over the vanilla ice cream and sprinkle the remaining peanuts on top.
- Freeze: Cover the cake with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 8 hours to fully set before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen pound cake to ensure clean slices and proper layering.
- Softening the ice creams makes them easier to spread but avoid melting.
- Line the pan well with plastic wrap for easy removal of the cake.
- For an extra touch, use the reserved pound cake top to create a secondary dessert by topping it with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
- Allow at least 8 hours freezing time for best texture and layering.