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    Home » Keto Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts » Easy Sugar Free Ice Cream Cake

    Published: Jul 11, 2021 · Modified: Aug 24, 2022 by Carolyn

    Easy Sugar Free Ice Cream Cake

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    This keto ice cream cake is a stunning layered dessert that will delight the whole family. And it’s easy to make, with no churn ice cream, sugar free brownie crumble, and a chocolate ganache glaze. Everyone will think you slaved over it!

    Titled image of sugar free ice cream cake on a white plate with a slice cut out of it.

    Okay, stop whatever you’re doing, drop all your plans, and run to the kitchen to make this sugar-free ice cream cake. Because it is absolutely phenomenal and worthy of all your celebrations.

    Despite appearances to the contrary, it’s actually very easy to make. People will think you slaved over it. Don’t worry, it’s our little secret.

    Add this one to your list of must make keto ice cream recipes. I’m still dreaming about this cake and I will be making it again very soon.

    Easy coffee ice cream cake on a white cake platter, with a slice on a white plate in front.

    Customizable Ice Cream Cake

    One of the best parts about this sugar free ice cream cake is that you can pick your flavors and customize it to your own taste. You can also choose to make the keto ice cream from scratch or use your favorite store-bought brand.

    I used my keto coffee ice cream because it’s an simple no-churn recipe. And you can easily make this vanilla as well (just leave out the instant coffee). Or you could make it with my no churn keto strawberry ice cream instead.

    As for the crispy brownie crumble, I used the HighKey Brownie Bites. But you have plenty of options there too, both homemade and purchased. As long as it’s a crispy style cookie, any flavor would work.

    If you want a homemade brownie crumble, try my keto brownie bark. You will only need about one-quarter of the recipe for this sugar-free ice cream cake.

    4 photo collage showing the steps for making sugar free ice cream cake

    How to make sugar free ice cream cake

    Once you’ve chosen the ice cream and the cookie crumble, it’s easy to put this loaf pan keto ice cream cake together. Here’s how it’s done:

    Ingredients

    • Keto ice cream of choice (at least 2 pints or 4 cups)
    • Cookie crumble of choice (about ¾ cup of coarse crumbs)
    • 1 ½ ounces sugar free chocolate (I used ChocZero chips)
    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

    Method

    1. Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan. You can use either plastic wrap or parchment paper, but be sure to cover the pan completely.
    2. Spread with ⅓ of the ice cream. If using no-churn keto ice cream, don’t do the final freezing step. If using store-bought keto ice cream, you will need to soften it for about 30 minutes first.
    3. Freeze 1 hour. Freezing the softened ice cream before adding the crumble helps keep it crispy and give the cake a contrast of textures.
    4. Sprinkle on ⅓ of the crumble.
    5. Repeat 2 more times. Make sure to freeze the cake every time you add a layer of ice cream.
    6. Remove from the pan. The cake may stick a bit when it’s right out of the freezer. Just let it sit out 10 minutes before removing the pan.
    7. Make the ganache. Then drizzle it overtop!
    8. Slice and serve!
    A slice of keto coffee ice cream cake on a white plate over a blue patterned napkin.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use store-bought ice cream?

    You sure can! A few things to keep in mind: you will need at least two pints of ice cream for this recipe. You will also need to soften it for at least 30 minutes before you can spread it in the pan.

    Can I make this dairy free?

    If you have a dairy free keto ice cream you love, you can use it in this keto ice cream cake. Make sure whatever cookies you use for the crumble are also dairy free. And make the ganache with coconut cream instead of heavy cream.

    Can you make this sugar-free ice cream cake in advance?

    Yes! The beauty of frozen desserts like this is that you can easily make them ahead of time. I recommend making the ganache on the day you plan to serve, to keep it shiny.

    How do you store this dessert?

    In the freezer, of course! Place it on a platter and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. You can even put it back in the pan for storage. It will keep for up to two months.

    Slices of keto sugar free ice cream cake on a metal baking pan.

    More delicious keto ice cream creations

    • Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream Cake
    • Easy Ice Cream Truffles
    • Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches
    • Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake
    • Butter Pecan Ice Cream Pie
    • Keto Ice Cream Bars
    A slice of keto coffee ice cream cake on a white plate over a blue patterned napkin.

    Easy Sugar Free Ice Cream Cake

    This keto ice cream cake is a stunning layered dessert that will delight the whole family. And it's easy to make, with no churn ice cream, sugar free brownie crumble, and a chocolate ganache glaze. Everyone will think you slaved over it!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sugar free ice cream cake
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Chill Time: 12 hours
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 278kcal

    Ingredients

    Ice Cream Cake

    • 1 recipe keto coffee ice cream
    • 1 ½ packages HighKey brownie bites (about ¾ cup of coarse crumbs)

    Chocolate Glaze

    • 1 ½ ounces dark chocolate chips, sugar-free
    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

    Instructions

    Ice Cream Cake

    • Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap or parchment paper.
    • Prepare the ice cream according to the directions but don't freeze. Spread one third (about 1 and ⅓ cups) of the mixture in the prepared pan. Place in the freezer for 1 hour.
    • Crush the brownie bites using a rolling pin or a kitchen mallet. Remove the pan from the freezer and sprinkle with ⅓ of the crushed brownie bites.
    • Repeat this process two more times. Freeze the whole cake overnight.
    • Let the cake sit out for about 10 minutes, then turn the whole loaf pan upside down on a serving platter. Lift off the pan and then remove the plastic wrap or parchment paper.

    Chocolate Glaze

    • Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a pan or in the microwave until simmering. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit 5 minutes to melt.
    • Whisk until smooth, then drizzle over the top of the ice cream cake.
    • Serve immediately or return to the freezer until you are ready to serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Sugar Free Ice Cream Cake
    Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
    Calories 278 Calories from Fat 212
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23.6g36%
    Carbohydrates 5.8g2%
    Fiber 1.5g6%
    Protein 2.5g5%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Susan says

      June 26, 2022 at 9:26 pm

      Does the ganache freeze and harden?

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    2. Betsy says

      August 11, 2021 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      SOOOOOOO delicious! Tastes sinful! Love that it’s not! I garnished with some salted toasted almonds and pecans because I absolutely love that salty/nutty flavor with coffee and chocolate ice creams! SoOOOOOO delicious! And so easy!

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      August 11, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      This keto ice cream cake is so delicious and was the perfect treat for my son’s birthday! The family absolutely loved it and couldn’t believe it was keto, so glad I found this recipe! I’ll definitely make this again!

      Reply
    4. Kristyn says

      August 11, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      Sugar free means no guilty feelings when I have a slice or two!! We eat ice cream cakes all summer long. They are the perfect treat to cool off & taste so good!

      Reply
    5. Katherine says

      August 02, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe came at the perfect time. It made my son’s birthday perfect! He really wanted a chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cake, so I used the cookie dough ice cream recipe on this site and the Aldi chocolate chip keto cookies. I topped it with the ganache, whipped cream, and cookie dough balls. Carolyn’s directions were flawless and it turned out perfectly. The tip about freezing in stages helped keep all of the layers. Even the non-keto guests exclaimed over how delicious it was and how perfect the layers were. I love that it’s flexible and you can easily change the flavors to match preferences. Thank you for another great recipe!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 02, 2021 at 4:05 pm

        I saw your post on Facebook. Looks delish!

        Reply
    6. Patti Sani says

      July 19, 2021 at 3:00 pm

      Get in ma belly! We LOVE your jamocha almond fudge ice cream and this looks like a fun riff on those flavors. Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    7. ARLENE APPLEWHITE says

      July 11, 2021 at 3:07 pm

      can you use actual keto cake to make the layers instead of cookies or brwonies

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 11, 2021 at 7:02 pm

        Sure… it won’t be crisp, though. So you won’t get that texture contrast.

        Reply

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