If you’ve got a tub of ice cream and a craving for something warm and sweet, this 3-Ingredient Ice Cream Bread is your new favorite go-to. Seriously—who knew you could turn melted ice cream into a soft, cake-like loaf with just a couple of pantry staples? Whether you’re baking for fun, looking for a quick dessert, or just want to try something totally unexpected, this recipe hits all the marks. Best of all, it comes together in minutes and bakes up beautifully every time.
Even though it feels like a modern TikTok trend, the idea of baking with melted ice cream has been around for a while—especially among resourceful home bakers who love shortcuts. Because ice cream already contains eggs, sugar, and fat, it doubles as a ready-made batter base. Genius, right?
So if you’ve got extra ice cream and some self-rising flour on hand, don’t overthink it—just mix, bake, and enjoy a slice of sweet, chocolate-studded goodness. It’s quirky, easy, and undeniably delicious!
Recipe Yield: 8–10 servings
INGREDIENTS
2 ½ cups full-fat ice cream, softened (vanilla or flavor of choice)
1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat your oven: First, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or line with parchment for easy lift-out).
2. Stir the batter: In a large bowl, stir the softened ice cream and self-rising flour together until just combined. Then, gently fold in the chocolate chips—don’t overmix.
3. Bake the loaf: Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serve warm, chilled, or toasted—this bread is an anytime treat!
Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe
- Use Full-Fat Ice Cream: Choose a rich, full-fat dairy ice cream for the best flavor and structure—vanilla, chocolate, or cookie dough are all perfect options.
- Use Room Temp Ice Cream: Let the ice cream sit out until fully softened—but not melted into liquid. This helps it mix evenly with the flour and gives the loaf that perfectly fluffy texture.
- Add Your Flair: Want a flavor twist? Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate, peanut butter chips, or stir in crushed Oreos or rainbow sprinkles.
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