# Ice Cream-Based Breads This DIY Ice Cream Cake is Made from Just Two Ingredients By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ice-cream-cake References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/123521-this-ice-cream-bread-recipe-is-the-lazy-girls-ultimate-dessert) & [cosmopolitan](http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food-cocktails/news/a49165/two-ingredient-bread-recipe/) 'Cosmopolitan' recently debuted a recipe for a DIY ice cream cake that is made from just two ingredients. For many people, ice cream is best enjoyed in the form of a tasty cake. This recipe puts an unexpected spin on the idea of ice cream cake by turning the dessert into a loaf of bread. The recipe for ice cream bread is extremely simple and only involves two ingredients. To make the recipe all you need is [self-rising flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixing-bowl-mashup-blizzard-treat) and a pint of your favorite ice cream. Once the ingredients are combined, the mixture needs to be baked in the oven for about 45 minutes. Toppings such as chocolate chips and sprinkles can also be added prior to baking for an extra special treat. The end result is a decedent loaf of [sweet bread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-panettone) that tastes just like ice cream. The DIY ice cream cake recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a quick and easy way to put together a tasty dessert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Ice Cream Cake:** Opportunity for innovative ice cream cake recipes using unconventional ingredients. - **Ice Cream Bread:** Opportunity to create unique bread flavors by incorporating ice cream. - **Quick and Easy Desserts:** Opportunity to develop hassle-free dessert recipes for busy individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating new bread products with non-traditional ingredients. - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity to produce ice cream-based bread as a new dessert offering. - **Recipe Websites:** Opportunity to feature and promote innovative ice cream cake and bread recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pint-Sized Ice Cream Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-scoops-ice-cream-mixes.md) - [Carrot Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carrot-cake.md) - [Holiday Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-brittle-cake.md) - [Cake-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Pizza Crust Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-crust-ice-cream-cone.md) - [Sprinkle-Packed Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-ice-cream-cake.md) - [Bread Roll-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parker-house-rolls-with-salted-buttercream.md) - [All-Occasion Layered Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake.md) - [Hybrid Brownie Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brookie-ice-cream.md)