This delicious Drumstick cake is a nostalgic dessert that layers crunchy sugar cones, creamy vanilla ice cream, and rich chocolate fudge. Easy to make, it’s a sweet treat that brings back memories of childhood.
Prep Time1 hourhr45 minutesmins
Freeze Time8 hourshrs
Total Time9 hourshrs45 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Drumstick Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Servings: 12
Calories: 1117kcal
Ingredients
3cupscoarsely crushed sugar cones,from 18 cones
½cupunsalted butter,melted
21.75ounces chocolate fudge magic shell,three 7.25-ounce bottles (divided, 1 - 7.25 ounce bottle to top the crushed sugar cone layer and 2 - 7.25 ounce bottles to top the vanilla ice cream)
3quartsvanilla ice cream
16.6ouncessalted caramel sauce
½cupdry roasted peanuts,chopped
Instructions
To a food processor, add the sugar cones. You may need to break them up slightly before adding them to the bowl of your food processor to allow all the sugar cones to fit inside the bowl with the lid on. Pulse the sugar cones for 30 seconds to 1 minute or just until coarse crumbs are formed. You do not want large pieces however, you still want the sugar cone crumbs to have some texture.
Once the crumbs are a coarse consistency, with the food processor running, slowly drizzle the melted unsalted butter into the bowl of the food processor just until all the crumbs are evenly coated with the melted butter.
Transfer the butter coated sugar cone crumbs to a freezer safe 9x13 inch pan and press them into an even layer in the bottom of the dish.
Pour one of the 7.25 ounce bottles of chocolate fudge magic shell evenly over the sugar cone layer. Using an offset spatula, spread out the chocolate fudge magic shell to evenly cover the sugar cone crumbs in a thin layer.
Place the dish into the freezer for 15-20 minutes to allow the sugar cone and chocolate fudge magic shell layers to firm up before adding the remaining layers of the Drumstick ice cream cake.
While the sugar cone crumbs are freezing, remove one of the 1.5 quart containers of vanilla ice cream from the freezer and set it onto the counter at room temperature to thaw and soften to a spreadable texture. You can transfer the softened vanilla ice cream to a large mixing bowl and use a rubber spatula to stir the thawing ice cream to create a uniform consistency that can be easily spread.
Spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the hardened chocolate fudge magic shell layer. Return the dish to the freezer for 30 minutes to allow the vanilla ice cream layer to harden.
Remove the dish from the freezer and pour the salted caramel sauce over the frozen vanilla ice cream layer and, using a small offset spatula, spread it into an even layer. You want to cover as much of the frozen vanilla ice cream layer as possible before it starts to melt and blend with the salted caramel sauce.
Return the dish to the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
While the salted caramel layer is freezing, remove the second 1.5 quart container of vanilla ice cream from the freezer to thaw to a spreadable consistency.
Once the vanilla ice cream is softened and the caramel sauce is firmed up, spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the salted caramel layer using a small offset spatula to smooth the ice cream to an even layer.
Return the Drumstick ice cream cake to the freezer for 30 minutes to allow the second layer of vanilla ice cream to harden.
Remove the Drumstick ice cream cake from the freezer. Working very quickly as the chocolate fudge magic shell will harden very quickly once it hits the frozen ice cream, pour the remaining 2 - 7.25 ounce bottles of chocolate fudge magic shell evenly over the second layer of vanilla ice cream. Spread quickly, as close to the edges as possible.
Top the chocolate fudge magic shell with the chopped dry roasted peanuts.
Return the Drumstick ice cream cake to the freezer for a minimum of 8 hours, or up to overnight, to allow the vanilla ice cream layers to firm up completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a Metal Spatula for Spreading: When spreading the ice cream and caramel layers, a metal spatula works really well because it stays cold and helps create smoother, more even layers. A silicone spatula is a good choice if you don’t have a metal offset spatula.
Chill Your Spatula Between Uses: If possible, keep a second spatula in the freezer while working. When one gets sticky or warm, swap it out with the chilled one to keep your layers neat.
Work Quickly with the Chocolate Shell: When pouring the chocolate fudge magic shell, work quickly and pour evenly. The magic shell hardens almost instantly upon contact with the cold ice cream, so you won’t have much time to spread it out.
Use a Hot Knife for Slicing: When it’s time to serve, run a knife under hot water, dry it off, and then use it to slice through the frozen cake. The heat will help the knife glide through the layers, making clean cuts.