This Maple Bacon Waffle Ice Cream Cake is super-easy to make, yet totally decadent and amazingly delicious.
Bacon in ice cream cake? Oh yeah, we went there, and we aren't going back! And the best part about this Maple Bacon Waffle Ice Cream Cake is that you don't need to turn on your oven, so it is a perfect dessert to make during the hot and steamy dog days of summer! And for an even more elevated version, make it with this Cookies and Cream No Churn Ice Cream!
What I love about this is that you can choose to make your own waffle batter from scratch for an entirely homemade dessert, or you can take the busy mom shortcuts I like to use when pressed for time, and either way this treat will taste incredible!
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Maple Bacon Waffle Ice Cream Cake
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Maple Bacon Waffle Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
- Ingredients needed for your favorite waffle recipe (for a shortcut use a boxed waffle mix)
- 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ cup crumbled bacon (for a shortcut buy the pre-cooked recipe pieces)
- 48 ounces vanilla ice cream (1 container)
- whipped cream
- additional maple syrup for drizzling (optional)
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a batch of waffle batter for about 3 to 4 seven-inch waffles, using the recipe instructions, except reduce the liquid being added by ¼ cup.Ingredients needed for your favorite waffle recipe
- Add the maple syrup and bacon pieces to the waffle batter, and cook them in your waffle iron according to the directions for your appliance.6 tablespoons pure maple syrup, ½ cup crumbled bacon
- When they are cooked, let them cool and then place three of the waffles in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours, until completely frozen.
- When you are ready to assemble the cake, remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit out for about 15 minutes to soften.48 ounces vanilla ice cream
- Place about half of the ice cream in a bowl and stir it up to form a thick and paste-like consistency that is spreadable.
- Remove two of the waffles from the freezer. Spread the ice cream on one of the waffles, then top with the other waffle.
- Stir the remaining ice cream to form a thick spreadable paste-like consistency.
- Spread the remaining ice cream on the second waffle, then position the third waffle on top. Place the ice cream cake back in the freezer for at least an hour.
- To serve, let the cake sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly. Add whipped cream on top. Drizzle some maple syrup and sprinkle with pecans, if desired.whipped cream, additional maple syrup for drizzling, 2-3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
In case you haven't noticed, this week's Sunday Supper event is all about WAFFLES! And who doesn't love a good waffle? With all the amazing recipes this week, you can have waffles every day of the week if you want! Many thanks to Sue Lau from A Palatable Pastime for hosting!
Check out all of this week's #SundaySupper recipes below!
Sweet and Sinful:
- Banana Split Waffle Cake by The Bitter Side of Sweet
- Blueberry Buttermilk Waffles by Alida's Kitchen
- Boston Cream Pie Waffles by Crazed Mom
- Chocolate Cherry Beet Waffles by Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Chocolate Chip Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches by Turnips 2 Tangerines
- Chocolate Pizelles – The Italian Waffle by GirlAbroad
- Churro Waffles by The Redhead Baker
- Coconut Waffles by Omnivore’s Cookbook
- Dark Chocolate Waffles with Cherry Syrup by The Chef Next Door
- Fluffernutter Waffles by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Japanese Green Tea Matcha Cream Topped Vegan Waffles by NinjaBaker
- Maple Bacon Waffle Ice Cream Cake by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
- Red, White and Blueberry Sourdough Waffles by Cooking With Carlee
- S’Mores Waffles by The Freshman Cook
- Spiced Banana Nut Waffles by Magnolia Days
- Strawberry Waffle Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Waffle Kebobs with Maple Yogurt Dipping Sauce by A Mind Full Mom
- Yeasted Waffles with Peach Syrup by Pies and Plots
Savory Brinner Winners:
- Asiago Waffle Egg Sandwiches by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger Waffles (Low Carb) by My Life Cookbook
- Bacon Waffles by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Biscuit Waffle Breakfast Stacks by The Weekend Gourmet
- Bleu Pig Potato Waffles by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Breakfast Poutine Waffles by She Loves Biscotti
- Cheesy Bacon Waffles with Spicy Ketchup by Momma’s Meals
- Cheesy Polenta Waffles by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Cheesy Spinach Waffles with Ham by Wholistic Woman
- Chicken & Waffles by Family Around the Table
- Eggs Benedict Cauliflower Waffles by Life Tastes Good
- Loaded Gluten Free Cornbread Waffles by Angels Home Sweet Homestead
- Pumpkin Cornbread Waffles with BBQ Chicken Thighs by Our Good Life
- Waffled Falafel Sandwiches by Food Lust People Love
And check out my Dizzy Busy and Hungry store on Amazon for some great kitchen products I love!
Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots
I think my tastebuds just fell in love. What a flavor combination! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Quinn Caudill
Okay this is over the top. Wow! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Pinned!
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom
Maple bacon anything is my favourite....
Ooooh, I have to plan on making this because YUM!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely evening.
xoxo
Akaleistar
Oh, my goodness, that looks amazing!
Jennifer Dawn
Yum! This looks so good! We’d be honored to have you share this at our weekly link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/07/diy-painted-projects-for-home-and.html Hope to see you there!
Theresa
Crazy Yummy! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & Shared
Mother of 3
This sounds yummy! Pinned for try for sure.
Helen Fern
Holy WOW! That looks really REALLY good!! Pinning! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner Linky!
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
You have all the right ingredients...maple syrup, bacon & waffles! This looks and sounds amazing!!! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
Amanda
What a great excuse to have ice cream for breakfast! Thanks for linking up to the Creative K Kids' Tasty Tuesday I look forward to seeing what you create next week.