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Buster Bar Ice Cream Cake – Air Fryer Desserts Easy Recipes

There are desserts you nibble politely with a fork—and then there’s this one. The Buster Bar Ice Cream Cake is the kind of unapologetic sweet bomb that makes you abandon all pretense and go straight for seconds (or thirds—who’s judging?). Inspired by the iconic DQ treat, this homemade version gives you that craveable combo of salty peanuts, hot fudge, and creamy vanilla goodness, all stacked up and frozen to sliceable perfection. We’ve taken a few shortcuts here (I’m looking at you, quick and easy recipes gang) to keep things simple, without cutting back on flavor. This cake’s ideal for lazy Sundays, birthday parties, or even those weird in-between moments when you just want to eat something that doesn’t involve cheesey potatoes or butter swim biscuits (though hey, no shade—we’ve all had our dinner-dessert collisions). It hits all the high notes: sweet, salty, crunchy, creamy—and messy in the best way. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of air fryer cookies easy recipes or just in the mood for sweet easy recipes that taste like nostalgia, this Buster Bar cake checks every box. So clear out a little freezer space and prepare to fall hard.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time8 hours
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer cookies easy recipes, air fryer desserts easy recipes, butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, easy recipes for dinner, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 package (14 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
  • 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
  • 2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 recipe homemade hot fudge sauce (or store-bought)
  • Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crush the sandwich cookies in a food processor until finely ground.
  2. Stir in melted butter until evenly combined, then press the mixture into a parchment-lined 9x13 inch pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  3. Spread half of the vanilla ice cream over the crust and sprinkle 1 cup of peanuts on top. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  4. Pour the hot fudge over the peanuts and smooth it out with a spatula. Freeze until set, about 30–45 minutes.
  5. Spread the remaining ice cream on top and sprinkle with the remaining peanuts. Freeze overnight until fully firm.
  6. Slice into bars, top with whipped cream if using, and serve immediately.