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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jul 14, 2020 · Modified: Jul 14, 2020 by Dee

    ce Cream Sandwich Cake is a super easy no bake dessert that's perfect for summer. All you need are 3 ingredients to make this delicious make ahead frozen dessert! via @meamel

    Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a super easy no bake dessert that's perfect for summer. All you need are 3 ingredients to make this make ahead frozen dessert!

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    sliced ice cream sandwich cake on white plates

    I made a super easy ice cream sandwich cake for my daughter's birthday this year. She's not a fan of cake, but she absolutely loves ice cream for dessert.

    The ice cream cake was a hit with the whole family, and it's become one of the kids' favorite no bake summer desserts. There's no cooking, baking, mixing or anything -- all you do is assemble the cake and freeze it!

    What you Need

    All you need are 3 ingredients for this simple make ahead frozen dessert and a couple of other things to make it:

    • Ice cream sandwiches
    • Cool Whip or whipped topping or whipped cream
    • Chocolate syrup
    • Parchment paper for easy removal
    • Loaf pan
    • Decorative candy sprinkles or candies

    How to Assemble the Ice Cream Cake

    First, place 2 pieces of parchment paper, overlapping, in a loaf pan. This makes it a lot easier to remove the cake later!

    Then, place 4 ice cream sandwiches in the loaf pan. You may need to trim the edges of sandwiches in the first layer, but you can use these to fill out the sides.

    ice cream sandwiches in loaf pan

    Now, spread a layer of whipped topping over the sandwiches. It doesn't have to be super thick, just thick enough to cover the sandwiches.

    You can save the thickest layer of whipped cream or topping for the top of the cake.

    spread whipped topping over ice cream sandwiches

    Next, drizzle a little bit of chocolate syrup over the Cool Whip. This just helps to keep the layers of sandwiches in place.

    It also adds extra chocolate flavor, which is never a bad thing. Yum!

    chocolate syrup drizzled over whipped topping on ice cream cake

    Now, you just add another layer of sandwiches, followed by whipped topping and more syrup. Once you add the final layer of ice cream sandwiches, you just spread the remaining whipped topping on the cake.

    You can add colorful jimmies, sprinkles or candy. Then, pop the cake into the freezer for about 2 hours, or until it's set.

    ice cream sandwich cake slices on white plates

    Tips and Tricks

    You're working with ice cream, so you have to move quickly so it doesn't melt.

    • Have sandwiches unwrapped and ready to go for quick assembly
    • Get someone to help to make things go fast -- kids love helping!
    • Remove the cake from the pan and place on a platter for easy slicing. You can do this ahead of time and place back in freezer if you want
    • To make an ice cream sandwich cake in a 13x9 pan, double the ingredients

    Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe

    sliced ice cream sandwich cake on white plates

    Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

    Published by Dee
    Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a super easy no bake dessert that's perfect for summer. All you need are 3 ingredients to make this delicious make ahead frozen dessert!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Freezing time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 312 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ½ ice cream sandwiches
    • 8 ounces whipped topping Cool Whip, thawed
    • chocolate syrup
    • candy for decorating optional

    Instructions
     

    • Cut parchment paper and overlap to fit inside loaf pan
    • Place 4 ice cream sandwiches in the pan, trimming to fit, if necessary. Place small slices on the side to fill pan, if desired
    • Spread a layer of whipped topping evenly over sandwiches
    • Drizzle chocolate syrup over whipped topping
    • Repeat layers, and finish up with a layer of whipped frosting over the top. Decorate with candy sprinkles, if desired
    • Freeze until solid, about 2 hours or longer if needed

    Notes

    You can use only 12 sandwiches or cut up about half of another sandwich to completely fill in the loaf pan if you want for a total of 12 ½ sandwiches.
    Use your favorite syrup instead of chocolate, and use whipped cream if you can't find whipped topping.
    Double the ingredients to make in a 13x9 inch pan to serve more people.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 149mgSugar: 27gVitamin A: 283IUCalcium: 104mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Max says

      July 26, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      This is an awesome recipe! My kids and I loved making this. We also loved eating it. It was gone in one day!!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        July 28, 2020 at 1:25 pm

        Sounds like my family! Thanks, Max!

    2. Allyson Zea says

      July 19, 2020 at 5:58 pm

      My son requested something like this for his birthday, and this recipe was perfect! Thank you for the simple instructions!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 20, 2020 at 1:57 pm

        So happy he liked the cake! Thanks for the sweet comment, Allyson!

    3. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      July 17, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      I make a cake like this and it is always so popular at pool parties! Yours looks wonderful!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 20, 2020 at 5:11 pm

        Thank you so much, Dorothy. Ice cream cakes are so perfect for summer!

    4. Toni says

      July 17, 2020 at 7:38 am

      My kids loved this so much! They couldn't stop eating these!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 21, 2020 at 10:56 pm

        Thanks, Toni! I'm so glad they liked the cake!

    5. Beth says

      July 16, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      Yum! This looks so yummy and scrumptious! I can't wait to make this for my kids! They are going to love this!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Erin says

      July 16, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      This Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 21, 2020 at 10:57 pm

        Thanks so much, Erin! It's an awesome cake!

    7. Sara Welch says

      July 16, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      Loved how easy this was to make and my kids loved it too! Going to be making this again later this summer for my daughter's birthday!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        July 21, 2020 at 10:54 pm

        So happy you liked it, Sara! It makes a wonderful birthday cake!

    8. Amanda says

      July 16, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      Oh the kids will not be able to get enough of these, I will be making them this weekend!

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