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Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake Recipe

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Layers of red velvet cake and an easy no-churn cheesecake ice cream are layered in this impressive Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake recipe.

Slice of red velvet ice cream cake on a plate.

You had to see this one coming. 🙂

I have become a bit obsessed with ice cream cakes over the past year. It started with the Root Beer Float Ice Cream Cake, and then there was the Strawberry Milkshake Ice Cream Cake, and of course – I had to make an ice cream cake recipe with a red velvet twist.

And I wish I would have made this one sooner, because it very well just may be my favorite!

Making a Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake Recipe

It’s pretty simple, although it looks quite impressive. 3 layers of my favorite red velvet cake recipe, with 2 layers of homemade cheesecake ice cream sandwiched between the layers. My ice cream maker recently went to broken appliance heaven, so I just bought a new one, but at the last minute, I decided to keep this simple and make a no-churn ice cream for the layers. So even if you don’t have an ice cream maker you can pull this one off!! (Although I was thinking that it would be delicious with layers of the Cheesecake and Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream from my book – page 97. I’ve got to try that next time!)

Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake topped with sprinkles and with a slice removed.

This is a great ice cream cake recipe to have on hand for birthdays, or even any of the holidays coming up. I know that my daughter is a die hard strawberry fan and loved the Strawberry Milkshake Ice Cream Cake, but I think I’d choose this one for my birthday!

Ice cream cakes will freeze pretty solid after they have been in the freezer for a few hours, so make sure you take it out about 30 minutes before you are ready to serve it to let it soften up just a little bit. Use a sharp knife that you run under hot water for easier slicing. And if you aren’t going to eat it right away, make sure and cover it while it’s in the freezer. I have a cake carrier that works well and keeps the cake covered.

And make sure to enter below to win a copy of The Red Velvet Lover’s Cookbook for more than 50 other red velvet recipes!

Slice of red velvet ice cream cake with a bite taken from it.
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slice of red velvet ice cream cake on a plate.

Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 7 reviews
  • Author: Deborah Harroun
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Freeze Time: 8 hours
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 9 hours
  • Yield: 12–16 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
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Description

Layers of red velvet cake and an easy no-churn cheesecake ice cream are layered in this impressive ice cream cake recipe.

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Ingredients

Cheesecake Ice Cream

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Cake

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Make the ice cream

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk. In a separate bowl, beat the cream until it has stiff peaks. Gently fold the cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  2. Line 2 9-inch baking pans with plastic wrap. Divide the ice cream mixture evenly between the two pans, smoothing out the tops. Cover the tops with plastic wrap and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.

Make the cake layers

  1. Line three 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper, then spray with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
  3. In another bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. Add in 1/3 of the flour mixture, followed by half of the buttermilk, another 1/3 of the flour, the remaining buttermilk and then the remaining flour, beating just until combined after each addition. Mix in the red food coloring and the vanilla.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and the baking soda. (The mixture will bubble up.) Fold into the cake batter.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the 3 pans. Bake until the cakes spring back when lightly touched, about 20 minutes. Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Make the frosting

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream until it has soft peaks. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until it has stiff peaks.

To assemble the cake

  1. If needed, level the cake layers. Place one cake layer on a cake stand or cake plate. Remove the plastic wrap from the ice cream layers and place one layer on top of the cake. Add another cake layer, followed by the second ice cream layer, then add the last cake layer to the top. Frost the cake with the whipped cream. Decorate, if desired. Freeze the cake until ready to serve.

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  1. Ta.my says

    My grandson asked for a red velvet cake this year. Came across your recipe and I am going to try and make one for him. Hopefully it comes out as nice as yours.

    ★★★★★

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  2. Dendee says

    I made this for my Son’s 15th Birthday. It turned out great!!! My family loved it!!! Only my 15 year old son is very sensitive to taste and texture. He loved the cake part but did not enjoy the ice cream. His older brother really liked it. I have always wanted to make a cake like this with layers and icecream was just an extra bonus!!! Thank you for sharing it!!!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Kajli Gupta says

    Me and my family are big fans of red velvet. I have ur book for red velvet lovers since three years. None of receipe has been any disaster.
    Every receipe, which I have tried from ur book , has turned out to be beautiful and awesome tasty. I tried red velvet ice cream cake today, it was delicious, everyone loved it. Thanks

    ★★★★★

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  4. Double B says

    The thought of tasting this combo already is making me salivate but please may I have the recipe in grams instead of cups or ounces so I can try it out myself. Thanks

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  6. Diamond says

    Hi, are the amounts of ingredients listed for the cake for one nine inch or all three? It seems like a small amount for three layers.

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    • Deborah says

      It is for all three. They layers are thinner than a traditional layer, so the amount in the recipe should give you three thinner layers.

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  8. Lita Johnson says

    I love anything relates to ice cream 🙂 Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing !!

    ★★★★★

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  10. Phyl says

    I used Bule Bell natural vanilla ice cream and Philly Cream Cheese since we don t have a ice cream maker and a touch of red velvet food coloring for a light pink
    16 Birthday for granddaughter
    Her favorite cake thank you

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  11. CakenGifts.in Noida says

    I have learnt how to make cake, with the help of this recipe. It’s taste was fantastic!!! I would like to recommend this cake to all my siblings.

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  12. Alesha Brown says

    It’s an amazing cake! Looks and tastes wonderful… The only modifications I made was I used 8 oz of cream cheese in the ice cream instead of 4 and added some vanilla to it as well…. I also used cream cheese in the frosting . party guests loved it ! And easy to make

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  13. Linda Treadwell says

    I made this yesterday and it was perfecto! My family loved it, too. Mine looks just like yours, but I used pink and red sugar sprinkles on the sides, too. I got a lot of likes when I posted my picture to. Im referring everyone to your recipe link! Thanks!! ❤

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  14. Alicia says

    You’re posting about the actual food, but all I can think of is the band ‘Red Velvet’ singing their hit song ‘Ice Cream Cake’ – no, I’m not joking, I promise, YouTube it.

    This looks AMAZING. I’ll definitely be saving this recipe for Valentine’s Day.

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    • Deborah says

      I’m not sure since I’ve never tried. I’m not sure how the frosting would freeze. But it’s worth a try! You can freeze it for longer if you have a way to cover the whole cake in the freezer. Otherwise, I wouldn’t do it more than a day or two in advance so your cake doesn’t get freezer burn or start tasting like freezer.

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  16. Janine says

    I made this cake for my husband’s birthday for the first time. He is mad about red velvet cake but very fussy over the taste. So not all red velvet cakes tickles his fancy and this one tops it all. I’ve made it 3 times since September 7th and have 3 orders lined up for this weekend. Will also be trying the Strawberry milkshake ice cream cake this weekend. PS – I’m an amateur when it comes to baking but this is so much fun to make.

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      • Janine says

        I’ve come back to get the recipe AGAIN! I cant believe it’s been 4 years since I tried the recipe and stays a favourite. Hubby’s birthday does not go by without this cake.

        ★★★★★

    • Michele says

      How did the ice cream turn out? I just made it tonight so it could freeze overnight and I can reuse the pans to bake the cake All I could taste was the condensed milk. Will the cream cheese come thru after it freezes and taste like cheesecake? Otherwise I feel 4oz is too little an amount. Making for my daughter’s birthday do hoping it comes out as good as it looks!

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  17. April Tucker says

    This is the first red velvet recipe I have seen using butter instead of oil. I always think the oil leaves a taste in the cake. Do you have an opinion about the butter vs oil? Thanks!

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    • Deborah says

      I like to use butter on my red velvet cakes, because I do like the flavor better. But I do use oil for cupcakes because I think it makes them more moist, and that is a must for red velvet cupcakes!! I think for the most part, though, you could swap in butter for oil if that is what you prefer.

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  20. Trang says

    Oh my gosh! This cake sounds divine! I love red velvet cake, and ice cream??? Are you kidding me? I’m in! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂 Pinned!

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  26. Kelly says

    This cake looks amazing!! I was just at a wedding and they served the most delicious red velvet cake that I’ve been wanting to recreate. This is definitely the recipe I want try to do that!

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