Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • Ingredients needed for your favorite waffle recipe ((for a shortcut use a boxed waffle mix))
  • 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 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))

Instruction

  • 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 1/4 cup.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.