1970’s Easy Dessert Recipe Is Going Viral Thanks To TikTok And I Must Try It

If you're a Gen X'er, you may have had this dessert as a kid. Growing up in the 70's and 80's, I never saw this dessert served at any of my friend's houses nor did we ever have it. But after seeing how this cake is made, I must try it asap!

According to Mashed, Ice Cream Bread is the vintage dessert we all need to try and it's making the rounds on TikTok. The recipe was found in a cookbook called 'Cook Book' from 1974. Crafty name! @bdylanhollis on TikTok recently shared the recipe and it's going viral.  After looking online, I discovered that B. Dylan Hollis is a popular social media personality and baker. He specializes in baking vintage American recipes. He has over 10 million followers on TikTok, so his creations must be good!

Doing a bit more research, I discovered that Hollis has a cookbook that I may need to snag. It's called 'Baking Yesteryear; the best recipes from 1800-1980's'. The recipes in the book are all old-school and some of them sound odd but interesting. For example, he whips up a 1950's recipe called 'Tomato Soup Cake'. My interest is peaking so I gotta get the book!

Ok, back to the dessert. The 1970's recipe going viral is called 'Ice Cream Bread'. The recipe made a comeback in 2005, and now with social media, it's having another moment. The recipe is very easy: ice cream and flour. You use two pints of ice cream, softened, and mix it with a cup and a half of flour. Top with sprinkles, or not, and bake.

How does this work? Well, Hollis explains that ice cream is made of milk, eggs, and sugar, which are the ingredients you use to make a sweet bread. Makes sense! When making the dessert on TikTok, Hollis uses vanilla ice cream, but you can use any flavor. If sprinkles aren't your thing, you can use fruit, nuts, or whatever you'd like.

I love ice cream cake, and ice cream on top of cake is yummy, so this recipe must be good! Of course, now that I've been made aware of this treat, I must make it this weekend! I'll let you know how it comes out. I'm thinking strawberry ice cream would be great for this cake. Sweet but still summer-esque.

Is your sweet tooth acting up? If you enjoy all things sweet and sugary like me, then you have found the right spot. I am obsessed with all things dessert from ice cream, cookies, cakes, and tons of other pastries. For some reason, my sweet tooth never wants to cut off. Although I have cut back on my sugary treats, it is always nice to know the best places to find some of your favorite sweet snacks here in Charlotte.

From specialty donuts to homemade cookies, Charlotte has some of the best bakeries you can find. Whether you enjoy the cold or warm desserts, this list is here for you. I went ahead and did some research just for all of my sweet junkies and I found some great places to check out for something sweet. Sit back, relax, and take notes! Your sweet tooth is about to thank me and you later!

Enjoy dessert with crafty cocktails at Crave Dessert Bar. Check out their crème brûlée, molten lava cake, berry cake, s'mores platter, apple bake, or peanut butter bomb. Whew! End any night at Crave and you won't regret it.

Can't sleep? Visit Insomnia Cookies and taste some of the best cookies you ever had. From cookies to cookie cakes enjoy any flavor including classic chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, birthday cake, sugar, hibiscus berry, and more!

Get your funnel cake craving satisfied at Fun Oh Cakes! Don't have to wait until the fair to enjoy a great funnel cake anymore. Add toppings and take it even further!

Visit Bar Cocoa at the Ritz Carlton in Charlotte and try one of their tasty treats. This chocolate chop will have you feeling great.

Take a bite out of SAS Cupcakes and get a taste of heaven. Made from scratch enjoy some of their signature flavors like triple chocolate, red velvet, chocolate vanilla, mint chocolate, carrot cake, cotton candy, german chocolate, and more!

Enjoy pop at Popbar and taste these unique popbars. Take these gelato pops and enjoy with a various amount of toppings and flavors. It's the perfect on the go treat.

Visit Suarez Bakery and enjoy this dessert based bakery offering you tons of unique sweet treats. Enjoy cookies, cookie sandwiches, cake bites, cheesecakes, tres leches cup, lemon bars, and more!

Visit SWIRL Oakhurst and visit the world's first made to order cupcake shop! Each one is completely customizable to your taste, from the flavor to the toppings, make it your own! They offer cupcakes, cake, milkshakes, and tons of other unique desserts.

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato is a unique dessert cafe offering hand crafted gelato flavors with an American twist. There is also chocolate bars for everyone to enjoy like make your own Truffles, Bon-Bons, Caramels and more!

Sweet Stuff by Leslie is serving up custom cupcakes and cakes to all of Charlotte. Order your own unique desserts for special events and get a customized dessert experience.

Visit Sugar Donuts and take a bit out of one of the best donuts around. This shop offers made from scratch, old fashioned donuts! Make it even better with their unique glazes, fillings, custards, cookies, candies, and more!

Try these fresh-made cheesecakes from Cheesecake Carousel and become addicted! Check out cheesecake flavors including caramel apple pie, banana pudding, cookies and cream, german chocolate, and more!

Take a trip to Burney's and enjoy a wide variety of tasty, sweet treats. They offer cakes, cheesecakes, glazed croissants, donuts, pies, and pastries to satisfy that sweet craving!

Visit this iconic family owned bakery in Charlotte, Sunflower Baking Company. Dedicated to scratch baking in small batches, they are serving up some of your favorites including: fresh baked cookies, macarons, key lime pie, eclairs, cheesecake, cake slices, brownies, and more!

Visit Ninety's Milkshake Bar and enjoy a sweet drink and fun vibe. Customize a drink and make the milkshake of your dreams. Start with your favorite ice cream flavor and pick a topping and drizzle and enjoy a sip of heaven! Or try out their custom flavors including: strawberry shortcake, mint-to-be, dunkaroos, oreo my gosh, and more!