This Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is an easy no bake dessert that will be a huge hit at any summer barbecue. With simple ingredients and a quick assembly process, it’s the perfect summer dessert that everyone will love.
If you’re not much of a baker, you’re in luck because this cake recipe is foolproof and requires minimal effort, so you can’t go wrong.
It’s basically like an icebox cake but without the graham crackers and uses ice cream sandwiches instead.
To assemble this delightful dessert, all you need to do is add layers of ice cream sandwiches to a baking dish with whipped cream and chocolate syrup in between. You can even personalize it with a sprinkle of your favorite toppings.
Once assembled, pop it in the freezer and let it chill until firm. Then, slice and serve!
It’s a fantastic alternative when you’re short on time or simply don’t want to turn on the oven on a hot summer day. And let’s not forget the best part—this dessert is so delicious that there likely won’t be any leftovers.
So go ahead, assemble this heavenly treat in just 10 minutes and patiently wait until the next day to dig in.
Why is this ice cream sandwich cake recipe a crowd pleaser?
- Easiest cakes to make and no baking required!
- Perfect for parties!
- Can be made in advance!
- Versatile and can be made with different flavors and your favorite toppings!
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Ingredients
- Vanilla ice cream sandwiches
- Cool Whip
- Chocolate syrup
- Sprinkles
Recipe Variations
- Add different toppings such as crushed nuts like pecans or chopped candy bars such as Butterfinger, peanut butter cups and more.
- Use different flavored ice cream sandwiches such as chocolate, banana split or Neapolitan.
- Mix cool whip with a package of chocolate or vanilla dry pudding mix to spread in between layers.
- Add a layer of melted peanut butter.
- Try Klondike ice cream sandwiches in place of regular ice cream sandwiches.
- Use chocolate magic shell to had a hard layer of chocolate.
How to Make an Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Arrange a single layer of ice cream sandwiches in the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish. Some may need to be cut to fit in the pan. Then, spread an even layer of whipped topping over top of ice cream sandwiches. Drizzle chocolate syrup over top of whipped topping.
Repeat but in the order of a layer of ice cream sandwiches, then chocolate syrup and whipped topping.
Garnish with sprinkles and put in freezer at least 6 hours or best overnight. Slice, serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use extra creamy cool whip.
- Freeze overnight for best results.
- Use a deep baking dish to hold all the layers.
- Thaw out the whipped topping in the fridge the night before.
- Work quickly to avoid melting.
Topping & Cake Layer Ideas
- Nuts & snacks: chopped pecans, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, crushed pretzels.
- Candies: mini M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, crushed Butterfinger, shaved chocolate, chocolate chips, toffee crumbles, crushed Kit Kat bars, sprinkles.
- Cookies: crushed Oreo cookies, fudge striped cookies.
- Fruit: crushed pineapple, sliced strawberries and bananas in between layers. Maraschino cherries on top for garnish.
- Syrups: chocolate sauce, caramel, strawberry, butterscotch, hot fudge sauce.
FAQs
Yes, you can. Use gluten free ice cream sandwiches and swipe any other ingredients that may have gluten in it with a gluten free option.
Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in freezer for up to 3 days.
Once frozen they are easy to remove from the dish but you can lay a piece of parchment paper down before assembling.
Yes, you can use homemade ice cream sandwiches for this cake.
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- S’mores Ice Box Cake
- Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
- Strawberry Soda Cake
- Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
- Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake
Recipe
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Ingredients
- 18-24 Vanilla ice cream sandwiches
- 2 tubs of Cool Whip
- Chocolate syrup
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Arrange a single layer of ice cream sandwiches in the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish. Some may need to be cut to fit in the pan.
- Then, spread an even layer of whipped topping over top of ice cream sandwiches.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over top of whipped topping.
- Repeat but in the order of a layer of ice cream sandwiches, then chocolate syrup and whipped topping.
- Garnish with sprinkles and put in freezer at least 6 hours or best overnight.
- Slice, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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