Line the sides of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. The parchment paper should stick up above the top edge of the pan, since the cake will probably be a little taller than your pan (see example). If you want to, put a cardboard cake circle in the bottom of the pan. If not using a springform pan, you pan put some plastic wrap in the bottom of the pan and up the sides and use it to lift the cake out of the pan when it’s done. If using a clear cake collar, wrap it around the bottom layer of the cake and secure in place with tape. Note: You should be using the same 8-inch pan you used for the cake. Not all 8-inch pans are exactly the same size. Your cake needs to fit in this pan.
Cut the dome off the tops of the cake layers. Place the first cake layer into the bottom of the pan.
Spread half of the ice cream mixture evenly over the cake layer.
Top the ice cream with the other layer of cake, then add the remaining ice cream.
Freeze cake until firm, 6-8 hours or overnight. Once frozen, remove from springform pan and remove parchment paper from sides, or remove the clear cake collar.
To make the whipped cream frosting, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Frost the outside of the cake with the whipped cream, then pipe swirls around the top edge.
To finish off the cake, press mini chocolate chips onto the sides of the cake and top it with oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, if desired.
Freeze the cake until ready to serve. Allow to thaw for 45 minutes to an hour before serving.