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Vanilla Ice Cream Bread

I must insist that you try this Vanilla Ice Cream Bread! Melted ice cream plus a few other ingredients turns into a lightly sweet bread you’ll love!

I only recently learned that ice cream bread existed, and I’m so excited that I tried it! You can make it with any flavor ice cream you’d like, but for my trial run, I chose vanilla. Now, typically, if you ask me to choose between chocolate and vanilla, I’ll give you a blank stare and wonder why that would even be a choice. Chocolate all the way! I did eventually make chocolate ice cream bread, but I thought I would start simple with vanilla and then get funky later. I was kind of skeptical that this would even work and didn’t know how it would taste.

Vanilla Ice Cream Bread is so easy to make and tasty!

Let me tell you, this bread tastes GREAT! Ice cream bread is very lightly sweet and satisfying. After a piece (or three), I realized that it reminded me of the shortbread my aunt used to make for strawberry shortcake, so I decided that it would be even better topped with sliced strawberries and a scoop of, wait for it… vanilla ice cream! That’s when the magic really happened.

Vanilla Ice Cream Bread Strawberry Shortcake - a fun and easy summer dessert!

Lightly sweet ice cream bread topped with ripe berries and more vanilla ice cream is such an easy and satisfying summer dessert. I hope you will try it! This recipe is a good one for kids to help with or even make themselves because there’s nothing to it. Soften the ice cream, mix everything together, and bake. (Just make sure kids are safe around the hot oven.) This would also be a fun and unique addition to any bake sale. I’m sure it would sell out because everyone would be dying to try ice cream bread! I’m sure you’ll find lots of perfect occasions for this easy recipe. Be sure to let me know in the comments how you like it. :)

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Vanilla Ice Cream Bread Strawberry Shortcake

Vanilla Ice Cream Bread Recipe

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This simple bread recipe is great on its own or as a base for strawberry shortcake.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream softened to soft-serve consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla for even more vanilla flavor!
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 8 or 9″ loaf pan with cooking spray, and set aside.
  2. Stir ice cream and vanilla together until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir until well combined. (You will think there’s too much flour at first, but just keep stirring. It will come together.)
  3. Transfer ice cream dough to prepared pan, and bake in preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Toothpick inserted in center should come out mostly clean.
  • Author: Andi Gleeson
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Category: Breads, Desserts
  • Cuisine: International

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  1. Ivy Sew says

    June 21, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Hi Andi,
    I am so glad I chanced upon your blog when I googled for ice-cream bread. Your blog is wonderful and so informative especially for those busy mothers like us. Guess what? I have tried your ice-cream bread but it looks and tastes more like a cake.

    Whatever it is, to me it’s a success and I am still learning how to bake, hahaha.. Yours looks so nice and delicious and from the look of it, I tell myself, wow, I am going to love this yummy bread! Will post my ice-cream bread in a day or two and if possible, do have a look at the pics. I am still trying to get the texture and look of your above bread. Your kind comment is greatly appreciated.

    You have a great weekend ahead and warmest regards,
    Ivy

    Reply
    • Andi says

      June 24, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      Thank you, Ivy! You are so sweet! This is more like a quick bread, which is somewhere between cake and bread I would say. Did yours taste good? I’m sure it turned out perfectly! I’ll go check your blog to see if you posted your version yet. Hope you are having a good week!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca says

    May 28, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Andi,

    This Vanilla Ice Cream Bread looks delicious and I’m so glad my Blueberry Ice Cream Bread inspired you. Now you’ve inspired me to make the vanilla and top it with all kinds of goodness, this would be perfect for the 4th!

    Rebecca

    Reply
    • Andi says

      May 28, 2014 at 10:15 pm

      Thanks, Rebecca! I’ll be watching for your red white and blue ice cream bread post :)

      Reply
  3. Lesley F says

    February 23, 2014 at 8:45 am

    After a long winter, it always needs to be perked up

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 24, 2014 at 10:16 am

      True, Lesley! Thanks for stopping by :)

      Reply
  4. Annette says

    February 23, 2014 at 8:32 am

    My car no longer has the new car smell and could use some help smelling better.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Good enough, Annette! A winner has been chosen for the giveaway, but I hope you can try some PERK in your car to freshen it up! Thanks so much for stopping by :)

      Reply
  5. Pam Gurganus says

    February 22, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    Our car needs PERK vent wraps because we are a one car family and my husband works a very stinky job that leaves behind icky odors in the car!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      Sounds like you need them for sure, Pam! The giveaway is ended and I will announce the winner soon, but I hope you get a chance to pick up some PERK for your car! Thanks so much for stopping by :)

      Reply
  6. Alyssa says

    February 22, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    With my dog always in my car, my car could absolutely use this!!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 22, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      I bet, Alyssa! Good luck in the giveaway, and thanks so much for entering!

      Reply
  7. tina reynolds says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:59 am

    my hubby drives it sometimes and it smells like oil and grease

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      Hi, Tina! I’m assuming he’s a mechanic and we’re not talking about his hygiene ;) Good luck in the giveaway, and thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Diana Mahnke says

    February 19, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    My car needs them because it smells like gas from the gas can in the trunk.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 20, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      Yikes! I hope the PERKs help with that, and good luck in the giveaway, Diana!

      Reply
  9. Dianne says

    February 19, 2014 at 8:04 am

    I hope i win !!!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 20, 2014 at 8:06 pm

      Good luck, and thanks so much for stopping by to enter!

      Reply
  10. Lauren Watson says

    February 18, 2014 at 7:29 am

    I accidentally let some smelly trash in my car over the weekend and now my car smells a little gross!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      Yikes, Lauren! You need some air freshener for sure ;) Thanks for stopping by an entering!

      Reply
  11. Helga says

    February 17, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    I need this cuz my car has doggie odor.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Those dogs are nothing but trouble ;) Good luck in the giveaway, Helga!

      Reply
  12. Karen @TheMissingNiche says

    February 17, 2014 at 11:07 am

    This looks wonderful and different! I love this recipe! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Karen! I hope you like ice cream bread too!

      Reply
  13. Dianne says

    February 17, 2014 at 8:08 am

    So it will smell good, and the bread i just love.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks, Dianne! I hope you are having a good week :)

      Reply
  14. Cori Westphal says

    February 16, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    I used to smoke in my car. I’ve since quit, but my car still smells like I didn’t. I’d love to try these!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 16, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      Let me know how they work out for you if you try them, Cori! Thanks for stopping by :)

      Reply
  15. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

    February 16, 2014 at 4:58 am

    Because I want it to smell like this ice cream bread!!!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 16, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      We should invent a new “Ice Cream Bread” flavor and pitch it to them. I’m sure you have even better baked good aromas you could suggest :) Thanks for coming over, Heather!

      Reply
  16. Dianne says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:46 am

    This sounds wonderful !!!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks so much, Dianne!

      Reply
  17. Charlene says

    February 14, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Oh my gosh, my car smells like my husband’s work. He works in a steel mill, and they work with the most horrible smelling oils to grease down the machines, and somehow it is always on him. Once he gets in the car, the car starts to smell like it too. Add to the mix my children and the various things they bring into the car, I definitely could use these, lol

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 14, 2014 at 10:31 pm

      OK, Charlene, you for sure the need it the most of anyone so far! Stinking oils and stinking kids sounds like an emergency situation ;) If you don’t win the giveaway, I hope you can find these air fresheners in a store near you to try out. Thanks so much for stopping by and entering!

      Reply
  18. gayla says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    I can’t have milk/ice cream – any idea if this will work using frozen yogurt?

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 14, 2014 at 10:32 pm

      Hi, Gayla. I’m sorry but I’m really not sure! If it were me I would just try it, either with frozen yogurt or soy ice cream, but I can’t promise that it will turn out. Let me know how it goes if you do try it. Thanks so much for your visit!

      Reply
  19. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    February 14, 2014 at 8:45 am

    Of course I need these vent wraps in my car – I have three boys!! lol And I DEFINITELY need that bread. Yum! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you, Claire! My two boys are enough. My car is a wreck!

      Reply
  20. Bobbie Smith says

    February 13, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    If you were sitting in my car you would surely know why we need this. We have old food smell, and my husband throws his work jackets in the backseat…need I say more…lol

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      I drove past a dead skunk with my PERK in the car, and the smell wasn’t even that bad. If it can work on skunk smell, your car will be no problem ;) Thanks so much for stopping by, Bobbie!

      Reply
  21. Angella says

    February 13, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    I have never heard of ice cream bread, but this sounds delicious. I bookmarked the recipe and can’t wait to try it out. This sounds like the perfect substitute for pound cake. Before you even mentioned strawberry shortcake that’s exactly where my mind went. #SITSblogging

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Hi, Angella! I think I’ll be making this a lot over the summer when there are so many berries available. I might even stir some in next time instead of just putting them on top! Thanks so much for stopping by :)

      Reply
  22. Brandi Price says

    February 13, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    My husbands work/personal truck is in need of some good air fresheners…

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 10:10 pm

      Say no more, Brandi ;) Good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  23. khd says

    February 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    My car needs PERK vent wraps because I’m always on the go, eating in the car, so it doesn’t always smell the best in there.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      Well, you can make it smell like a new car again OR vanilla ice cream if you are me :) Thanks so much for stopping by, and good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  24. Tiffany W says

    February 13, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    I need this for my car to help it smell better.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      I hear that, Tiffany! Good luck in the giveaway, and thanks for stopping by :)

      Reply
  25. marie says

    February 13, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    I can almost smell that bread!

    #sitsblogging

    Marie @ In Our Happy Place

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      Does it smell like vanilla? ;) Thanks so much for stopping by, Marie!

      Reply
  26. Kelly says

    February 13, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    Wow, using ice cream to make bread is such a great idea, this looks amazing Andi and sounds really good!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      Thank you, Kelly! I can’t take credit for the idea ;) I saw the recipe so many places that I don’t know what clever person came up with it first!

      Reply
  27. Liz says

    February 12, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    this recipe is far superior to the minty stuff I threw together a while back. Looks delish :-)

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 11:31 am

      Thank you, Liz! I don’t know how I would like it with mint, but I’m interested to try chocolate. I think it would need extra cocoa powder.

      Reply
  28. Stephanie Bondlow says

    February 12, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    We are smokers, and the car could use some fresh scents.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      Good luck, Stephanie! I hope these PERKs will help you :)

      Reply
  29. tina says

    February 12, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    For the ice cream bread I wonder if you can use different “flavors” of ice cream if it would work?

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Hi, Tina. Yes, you can use any flavors you want! I just wouldn’t expect the bread to be overly sweet no matter which flavor you choose. It just turns out moist and lightly flavored. Thanks so much for your question!

      Reply
      • tina says

        February 17, 2014 at 5:44 am

        Thanks Andi, Hope you have a good week!

        Reply
        • Andi says

          February 18, 2014 at 9:41 pm

          Thanks for stopping by, Tina! I hope to see you again soon :)

          Reply
  30. ELIZABETH C. says

    February 12, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    There are 3 smokers that drive the car. Yuck!!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      That is a tough challenge, but I hope these air fresheners can help with that! Thanks so much for stopping by :)

      Reply
  31. Jennifer says

    February 12, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    My husband smokes~ HELP!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:27 pm

      Oh man, you need help for sure! I hope these can help with that :p

      Reply
  32. theresa krier says

    February 12, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    i’ve never tried these but i’m sure they would help when the grandkids want to eat in the car when we’re traveling, thanks

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:27 pm

      Kids eating in the car always leads to spills (and smells). I hope you get a chance to try these out! Thanks for stopping by :)

      Reply
  33. Kristi says

    February 12, 2014 at 9:48 am

    Unfortunately I’ve spilled quite a bit of coffee in my car, so its current scent could use some freshening up for sure!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      I do love the smell of coffee, but maybe not old, spilled coffee. You need PERK for sure!

      Reply
  34. Angela McKean says

    February 12, 2014 at 9:01 am

    My husband works with processing chicken all day…the car tends to pick up the smell…its so gross!!!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      Yikes, you sure do need this, Angela! Thanks so much for stopping by and entering!

      Reply
      • Angela McKean says

        February 26, 2014 at 7:47 pm

        I made the bread, and it was great! I let my strawberries sit in a little bit of sugar for a bit, before I made the whole dessert, and the juice soaked into the bread, and it was heaven!!!!

        Reply
        • Andi says

          February 27, 2014 at 8:49 am

          Ooh, that sounds delicious, Angela! I love the sugar-soaked berries too. So glad you liked it!

          Reply
  35. Sharon Kaminski says

    February 12, 2014 at 7:08 am

    Yes, our car could use some refreshing.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      I hear you, Sharon! Good luck in the giveaway :)

      Reply
  36. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    February 12, 2014 at 5:35 am

    Oh wow! This bread looks amazing! I would have never thought in a million years to make a bread with ice cream- genius!

    Why does my car need Perks? A toddler and a teenager- ’nuff said, lol! ;)

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you, Carrie! I didn’t come up with the ice cream bread idea, but I was excited to finally try it! So easy and tasty :)

      Reply
  37. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    February 11, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Wow, this vanilla ice cream bread looks perfect with strawberries and whipped cream!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks so much, Ashley!

      Reply
  38. Paula says

    February 11, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    bahahaha!! My car smells like old fries, chicken nuggets (that got lost between the seats) and smelly tennis shoes!! Are these great? I love the Absolute Zero!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      I haven’t tried the Absolute Zero yet, but I’ll do that one next! We mom boys definitely need all the air freshening we can get!

      Reply
  39. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    February 11, 2014 at 9:42 am

    This bread sounds delicious!!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Hi, Zainab! I expected it to be a lot sweeter, but it was really lightly sweet. I have been wanting to try this for a while because it sounded so interesting, and I think I’ll make it again with a different flavor to see how it turns out.

      Reply
  40. [email protected] says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:44 am

    I’ve never heard of ice cream bread! This looks amazing, Andi. :)

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Marcie!

      Reply
  41. Nancy A. says

    February 11, 2014 at 3:14 am

    We need these car vents to make the car smell like springtime! It can get musty in winter and I would like to have calming smell around me!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      I’m sure you will like them if you are looking for a nice smell in your car, Nancy. I like not having to have a paper tree dangling from my mirror, but my car still smells great :)

      Reply

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