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Creamy cookie dough ice cream rolls on a wooden table with chocolate chips
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Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake Rolls

A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate cake with creamy vanilla ice cream and nostalgic cookie dough, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Birthday Cake, Chocolate Cake, Cookie Dough, Ice Cream, Summer Dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 320kcal

Ingredients

For the chocolate cake

  • 4 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For the cake
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For the cake
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour For the cake
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder For the cake
  • 1/4 tsp salt For the cake
  • 1 tsp baking powder For the cake
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened, for the cake

For the cookie dough filling

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar For the filling
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar For the filling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For the filling
  • 1 cup heat-treated flour For the filling
  • 1/4 tsp salt For the filling
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips For the filling

For the assembly

  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream Softened, for assembly

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture gently.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool on a towel dusted with powdered sugar, then gently roll it up in the towel and let it cool completely.

Filling and Assembly

  • Beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the vanilla, heat-treated flour, and salt to create a cookie dough base.
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  • Unroll the cooled chocolate cake, spread with softened ice cream, then layer cookie dough filling on top.
  • Roll it back up tightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 4 hours.
  • Slice and serve!

Notes

Serve with garnishes like whipped cream or fresh berries. Tips include double-checking room temperature ingredients and ensuring the cake cools properly to avoid cracking.