Buster Bar Ice Cream Cake is a frozen replicate of the Dairy Queen favorite! Great dessert for birthday or summer parties.
![close of of a piece of buster bar ice cream cake with cherries on top](https://pipandebby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/0415BusterBarFrozenDessert015post.jpg)
Original post: April 2015 | Updated: August 2020
I brought this dessert to a family dinner recently and we couldn’t collectively decide if it tasted more like the buster bar or the peanut buster parfait.
Since gooey, un-frozen fudge is not involved, I decided that Buster Bar Ice Cream Cake best suits its yumminess.
This frozen cake is the perfect dessert to bring to any dinner or party, especially if you have a kid to win over. Not only is it visually appealing, the flavors and textures will WOW everyone.
Taking a bite is like taking a step back in time, enjoying a Dairy Queen Buster Bar as a kid.
HOW TO MAKE BUSTER BAR ICE CREAM CAKE
Prepare a family size brownie mix in a 9×13 inch pan according to package directions. Evenly spread the vanilla ice cream over the brownies and sprinkle a layer of peanuts over the ice cream layer. Place the pan in the freezer.
![Peanuts on top of ice cream layer in pan](https://pipandebby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/0415BusterBarFrozenDessert001post.jpg)
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter, powdered sugar and evaporated milk. Add chocolate chips and bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
Remove from the heat and add vanilla. Let cool for 10 minutes and pour evenly into the pan from freezer. Freeze for 1 hour.
![Cool Whip spread over frozen dessert in a baking pan](https://pipandebby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/0415BusterBarFrozenDessert006post.jpg)
Spread the whipped topping evenly over the top. Cover with foil and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours.
RECIPE NOTES FOR BUSTER BAR ICE CREAM CAKE
- Omit the peanuts entirely for a nut-free dessert.
- Be sure to freeze for the full 4 hours to avoid a sloppy dessert.
- Top with chocolate chips, peanuts, hot fudge topping and/or cherries before serving, if desired!
CAN I USE HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM FOR BUSTER BAR ICE CREAM CAKE
Absolutely yes! If desired, replace Homemade Whipped Cream with the Cool Whip whipped topping called for in the recipe card.
![Piece of buster bar ice cream cake on white plate with chocolate dripping down sides](https://pipandebby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/0415BusterBarFrozenDessert008post-819x1024.jpg)
MORE FUN FROZEN TREATS
- Three-ingredient homemade Easy Frozen Peach Yogurt is perfect to have on hand for a healthy snack. Just as delicious as ice cream, but so much healthier! EASILY transform fresh peaches into a yummy frozen treat!
- Turn the delicious and popular Chick-Fil-A peppermint (or any flavor!) milkshake into an irresistible frozen peppermint pie. This is a super easy and delicious dessert to share at your next holiday gathering!
- These delicious Ice Cream Sandwiches with M&M’s Cookies are a delicious spring or summer treat. Use red, white and blue chocolate M&M’s for an added a touch of patriotic fun!
- Skip Ben and Jerry’s and make your own Homemade Cherry Garcia Ice Cream!
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake – This frozen cake involves a giant baked cookie, cookie dough ice cream, hot fudge topping, cool whip, chocolate chips and COOKIES. It doesn’t get any better than this!
- Easily transform classic ice cream sandwiches into a patriotic summer treat by rolling the exposed ice cream in red, white and blue sprinkles. Serve at your 4th of July gathering for a fun, festive, family-friendly frozen dessert!
- The classic banana split has been transformed into a delicious Banana Split frozen dessert! Great for warm-weather parties!
- Frozen dessert healthified with this Oreo Caramel FroYo Cake! I promise nobody will ever know you’ve replaced the ice cream with yogurt in this TO-DIE-FOR caramel dessert!
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Buster Bar Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
- 18.4 oz brownie mix family size
- 1.5 quart vanilla ice cream thawed
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
- Peanuts, chocolate chips and maraschino cherries for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Prepare brownie mix in a 9×13 pan according to package directions. Evenly spread the ice cream over the brownies and top with an even layer of peanuts. Place pan in freezer.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter, powdered sugar and evaporated milk. Add chocolate chips and bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool for 10 minutes and pour evenly into pan from freezer. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Spread the whipped topping evenly over the top. Cover with foil and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours. Top with chocolate chips, peanuts and cherries before serving, if desired!
Notes
- Omit the peanuts entirely for a nut-free dessert.
- Be sure to freeze for the full 4 hours to avoid a sloppy dessert.
- Top with chocolate chips, peanuts, hot fudge topping and/or cherries before serving, if desired!
Hi Johanna! Pecans would be delicious! Let me know how it turns out!
Megan
It looks amazing. It reminded me to Sex in a Pan Dessert for some reason. Can I use other type of nuts? Maybe pecans?
Thanks
OMG i love buster bars and this dessert looks awesome can't wait to make…will save for memorial day weekend!
I didn't realize you're in Minnesota! Love your posts.