Keto Ice Cream Cake
Published August 28, 2022 • Updated February 23, 2026
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This homemade low-carb ice cream cake has layers of fluffy cake, sugar free ice cream and creamy chocolate whipped topping. It's the ultimate celebration cake!
This is the best way to celebrate any special occasion on keto. Instead of looking for a sugar free birthday cake or ice cream, why not combine the two and make a decadent ice cream cake!
With both homemade and store-bought layers, this cake is simple but still impressive. The cake and ice cream are store-bought while the mocha whipped topping is made fresh. You can make your own chocolate ice cream if you really want to go all out!
This ice cream cake has layers of fluffy sugar free cake, chocolate ice cream and a creamy whipped topping with a raw cacao powder twist that gives it rich, deep flavor.
How to make keto ice cream cake
- Make your favorite low-carb cake. I like using a boxed cake mix for this. Quick, easy, and the cake turns out great every time.
- Make a chocolate whipped cream.
- Layer your cake with slices of keto cake, ice cream and whipped topping. Repeat the layers until the cake is used up.
- Freeze overnight.
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Ingredients
keto cake, prepared to package directions -
2 cups heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar free sweetener
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 pints keto ice cream
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loaf pan
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Bake cake
Put ice cream in the refrigerator 2-3 hours prior to assembling the ice cream cake. This will make the ice cream easier to spread. Mix and bake cake in a square baking dish according to package directions. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Make whipped topping
In a large bowl, add whipping cream, powdered sugar free sweetener and unsweetened cocoa powder. Beat on medium speed until frothy. Then increase speed to high and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Cut the cake
Cut cake in half like slicing through a hamburger bun.
Cake layer
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Cut cake into pieces to form a single layer in the loaf pan.
Whipped cream layer
Spread a thick layer of whipped cream on top of the ice cream. Repeat the layers one more time finishing with cake and a thin layer of whipped cream.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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What is ice cream cake made of?
Generally, ice cream cake is made of layers of cake, ice cream and whipped cream. Sometimes other ingredients can be added like fudge or caramel.
Do you freeze ice cream cake?
Unless you want it to melt, ice cream cake should be stored in the freezer.
How long can ice cream cake sit out?
Ice cream cake should stay frozen if possible but it can stay out at room temperature for around 10-20 minutes.
My nine-year-old just told me she wants this for her birthday instead of 'real' cake.
First ice cream cake I've ever made and the parchment in the loaf pan made it way less scary than expected. Does the chocolate whipped topping hold up if you freeze it fully assembled the night before?
Holds up great. The chocolate whipped topping firms up almost like a fudge layer when it's fully frozen overnight. Night-before assembly is actually how I prefer it.
Made this for my husband's birthday last weekend and the cake layers got pretty soggy by day 2. I stored it in the freezer like you said but when we pulled it out to serve it definitely got soft fast. Would wrapping the whole thing tighter in plastic wrap help or is that just how ice cream cakes go?
Soggy layers on day 2 is pretty normal with ice cream cakes, the moisture migrates as it sits. Plastic wrap does help a little, but the bigger thing is pulling it straight from the freezer and serving fast. 10-15 minutes on the counter max.