When I asked my son the annual birthday question, "what kind of birthday cake do you want?" and he chose Red Velvet Cake, I was not the least bit surprised.
After all, red velvet is his fave. Although, I'm pretty sure red velvet is more popular among the 'bride to be' set than it is with 12-year-old boys. But not many 12 year-old boys are like mine. Having been exposed to sampling an endless selection of cakes from the time he could eat solid food, this boy knows his cake! We landed on a Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake, just to mix thing up a bit this year.
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🍽 Equipment
I had never made any kind of ice cream cake before, so my biggest concern was that I didn't know how I'd make the ice cream part for the cake, given I don't even have an ice cream maker. Turns out, that was to be the least of my concerns. You do NOT need an ice cream maker for this recipe!
The Plan:
You are looking at what was supposed to be my test cake. The plan was to make a much bigger Homemade Red Velvet Cake, as I usually do for a birthday party. But sometimes life gives us Plan B. And we make 2 cakes. Lucky for me, I had made this extra "test cake" because it became a necessity a few days before the party when my husband not only asked what kind of cake I would be making this year, but the bigger and more important question, "Do you know if they have a freezer?"
Plan B:
It didn't even occur to me that I may need a freezer (doh!) And apparently Extreme Air Park, where we had the party, does not have a freezer, or even a fridge for that matter. Considering it was potentially going to be a very hot day and my cooler isn't wide enough for a cake carrier (and cooler's just don't cut it when it comes to keeping anything frozen anyway), I was forced to resort to Plan B.

Although I must admit, I fought it the entire way, trying to convince myself that my ice cream cake wouldn't melt in the 3+ hours between the transporting of the cake, the party itself, getting to the party room, eating the food, then finally cake time. I even toyed with the idea of a getting myself new, better, bigger cooler because, let's face it, I wanted to avoid Plan B at all costs. In my world, Plan B always entails more work. And giving myself more work is something I really do try to avoid. I really did not want to make a second cake! Keep in mind, I was still committed to completing Plan A - the red velvet ice cream birthday cake he actually wanted in the first place (the one you see here)!

The Best Laid Plans
I'm not sure if you are like me in that Plan B tends to happen all too often? And that would be fine if I was a laid-back, go-with-the-flow type of person. But I am clearly not. I am a planner. And that's precisely why I plan ahead - to avoid situations like this - scrambling at the 11th hour and stressing myself out. That's not to say that I can't handle a few bumps along the way, but a brand new last-minute plan is only a twister waiting to happen for a planner that doesn't like surprises.
🥘 Ingredients
In the end, my ice cream problem was easily solved with this delicious no churn cheesecake ice cream filling. adapted from Taste & Tell. And I used my favorite Red Velvet Cake (adapted from Chef Steph's Southern Red Velvet), as well as my favorite Dreamy Creamy White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting by Rose Levy Barenbaum (with a few of my own changes/adaptations) And eventually it all culminated in this delicious Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake! I have taken the BEST of the BEST recipes and combined them into The BEST red velvet ice cream cake!
🔪 Instructions
If you're not sure how to make Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake or even a little intimidated by it, do not be- it is easy! It is as simple as making a cake, making the no churn ice cream separately, then putting them together!
🌡️Storing
Clearly, from my story, it's evident that this needs to be stored in the freezer! No churn ice cream melts very quickly, so you're going to want to take it out only to decorate it, then again, to serve it. Then get it back on the freezer asap and keep it there! The white chocolate cream cheese icing freezes very well too.

👪 Serving size
As is, this recipe will serve 12. However, if you prefer a multi-layer cake, then double everything (the cake, ice cream filling and frosting). You can do this by clicking on the blue serving size in the recipe card. It will adjust all the ingredients accordingly.
So, if are looking for an easy red velvet cream ice cream cake and don't have an ice cream maker, this is THE ONE! I have made a lot of red velvet cakes and cream cheese frostings over my many years of cake baking and decorating and these are my chosen ones. The no churn ice cream is a cool and refreshing addition to my absolute favorite red velvet cake and cream cheese icing combo! And I did try to keep it easy - no fancy decorating required. I used a cake spatula and a butter knife to swirl it a bit, then put some multi-colored sprinkles on and that was it!
💭 Top tip
Crumb-free Frosting: I use Wilton Cake Release (affiliate link). The cakes come out just like this (below), then I brush off any crumbs with a pastry brush before I frost.

So if you are looking for an amazing red velvet ice cream cake, give this one a try!
And if you love ice cream cakes, you'll love my Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake (Dairy Queen Copycat) (shown) and my Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake!

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🍰 Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cake (Chef Steph's)
- 1-¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cups sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- ¾ cups vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk room temp
- 1 large egg room temp
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Cheesecake Ice Cream (from Taste & Tell)
- 2 oz cream cheese (about ¼ cup)
- ½ (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Dreamy Creamy White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing (adapted from Rose Levy Beranbaum's Heavenly Cakes)
- 6 ounces white chocolate baker's white chocolate, not chips
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened 2 (8 oz pkgs) or 2 cups
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoon sour cream
- ⅔ cup icing sugar/powdered sugar
- sprinkles any color/type you prefer
Instructions
Make the red velvet cake:
- * Heads up! There is a minimum 6 hour freezing time with this cake.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare two 8" or 9" round pans. I use Wilton Cake Release to prevent sticking (see NOTES)
- Add vinegar to milk and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Sift all dry ingredients together into stand mixer bowl.
- In another bowl whisk together all wet ingredients. Using paddle attachment and low speed, blend the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide between cake pans, filling ½ -⅔ full.
- Bake until tester inserted in center comes out clean (about 25- 30 minutes).
- When cake is done, cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks. Cool for another 15 minutes, then level the cake by slicing off the 'hump'.
Make the no churn cheesecake ice cream filling;
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk.
- In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until it has stiff peaks. Gently fold the cream into the cream cheese mixture and stir until combined.
- Line an 8 or 9-inch baking pan with plastic wrap (*use the same size you used for the cakes!) Add the ice cream to the pan, smoothing out the top. Cover the top with plastic wrap and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.
Make the dreamy creamy cream cheese icing:
- Melt the white chocolate: Heat the chocolate until almost completely melted. Use a small microwavable bowl, stirring with a silicone spatula every 15 seconds (or use the top of a double boiler set over hot, not simmering, water, stirring often—do not let the bottom of the container touch the water). **If you use the microwave, but sure to only heat it on ½ power (50%)
- Remove the white chocolate from the heat and, with the silicone spatula, stir until fully melted. Allow it to cool until it is no longer warm to the touch but is still fluid.
- Make the Frosting In your mixer: mix the cream cheese, butter and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides. Add the cooled melted white chocolate and mix until it is smoothly incorporated. Add the almond extract, then add the icing sugar (add a little more or less to your taste). The frosting must be refrigerated and it becomes more firm in the refrigerator. Let it come to room temperature before frosting.
- Add the almond extract, then add the icing sugar (add a little more or less to your taste). The frosting must be refrigerated and it becomes more firm in the refrigerator. Let it come to room temperature before frosting.
Assembly:
- Place one cake on a cake stand or cake plate. Remove the plastic wrap from the ice cream layer and place one layer on top of the cake.
- Add another cake. Frost the cake with dreamy creamy white chocolate cream cheese icing. Decorate, with rainbow round sprinkles. Freeze the cake until ready to serve.
Notes

cakespy
This makes me want to weep about how much beauty and deliciousness there is in the world. You are a genius for this ice cream cake recipe. 😉
Terri Gilson
Thanks so much!It was super yummy and most importantly, my son loves his Plan A birthday cake!
Terri Gilson
Thanks so much!
Charlotte
Red velvet AND ice cream? oh my goodness I need this in my life right now 🙂
Terri Gilson
Hope you get a chance to try it, Charlotte! I'm so glad I brought it into my life....
Scott Alan Walker
주세요 달콤한 그 맛 ice cream cake
특별해질 오늘에 어울리는 맛으로
---Red Velvet, "Ice Cream Cake"
Sorry, had to put that here as this combination has been so well immortalized in song. This recipe looks almost as much of a guilty pleasure as the Korean girl group.
Terri Gilson
Thanks Scott?!
Terri Gilson
Thanks Scott!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
How lovely! I totally understand, because I'm a planner, too! Glad this delicious ice cream cake worked out - it looks so good!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Patricia. I'm glad it did too but unfortunately, I had to make another one.
Natalie
What a genius idea making a red velvet ice cream cake! Looks and sounds so delicious!
Terri Gilson
Thank you! Yes, my son loved it!
Tisha
This would be perfect for a birthday party! I love redvelvet cake!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Tisha! Yes, it went over well at the birthday party1
Jessica Formicola
Red velvet cake is my favorite, and add ice cream to it? My perfect dessert!
Terri Gilson
I know, hey? All in one!