Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake only takes 10 minutes to assemble! It is the most delicious cake you probably aren’t making yet but will be!
I don’t know a soul who doesn’t love ice cream cake. With summer just weeks away, I can’t think of a better dessert to treat your family to on a hot night than this Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake. This creamy frozen dessert is so simple to put together you can have it chilling in your freezer while you whip up one of your favorite slow cooker recipes freeing up your day for some summer fun!
EASY ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE
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Normally, I am all about making something from scratch but I’m not above using some cheats here and there to save some time! Especially when a hack like making ice cream cake with ice cream sandwiches gives you this delicious of an outcome! Seriously, this ice cream cake is such a crowd-pleaser. My kids even go as far as to request this dessert on their birthdays which is fine by me!
EASY ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE INGREDIENTS
Ice Cream Sandwiches- This recipe uses a total of 6 vanilla sandwiches to build the two layers of this ice cream cake. I use Blue Bunny brand, but you can use any brand you can find in your local grocery store. The only requirement really is that they are rectangular, or your cake will have lots of gaps.
You may even experiment with different flavors you find! You can try Neapolitan, cookies and cream, or even mint!
Cool Whip- Technically you can make your own whipped cream if you prefer, but I say keep it simple! An 8 oz. tub of Cool Whip works perfectly for this Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake recipe. It even comes in Extra Creamy, Sugar Free, or Lite varieties if you have a preference!
Oreos- You only need 4 or 5 crushed Oreos for the Oreo layer, but you are of course welcome to add more! There are also lots of fun flavors to experiment with here if are feeling creative. Mint Oreos work great with Mint flavored ice cream sandwiches! Or you can do what I do and use Double Stuffed!
HOW TO MAKE ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE
Now that you have selected all of your chosen ingredients, it’s time to assemble this cake!
- First, line an 8 1/2-inch by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Allow the extra paper to line the walls and hang over the sides of the pan.
- Unwrap 3 of the ice cream sandwiches and line the bottom of the pan. You will need to cut one of the sandwiches in half and lay the halves side by side to properly fill the pan.
- Next, top the ice cream sandwich layer with 4 oz. of Cool Whip (approximately half the tub). Spread the Cool Whip layer evenly over the sandwiches.
- Now sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookies over the layer of Cool Whip, distributing them evenly.
- Next, add the final layer of ice cream sandwiches over the top of the Cool Whip and Oreos. Place the sandwiches the same as the first layer and gently press them into the Cool Whip layer to squish the Whip into the sides and crevices.
- Finish by spreading the remaining Cool Whip onto the top of the ice cream sandwich cake and covering it completely.
- Finally, cover the cake with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least an hour until firm.
- When you remove the cake from the freezer, lift the parchment and remove the cake from the pan. Then use a knife to smooth out the Cool Whip on the top and sides, redistributing it if necessary. Your easy ice cream cake is ready to serve!
To decorate your ice cream sandwich cake, add some rainbow sprinkles, more crushed Oreos, or even a chocolate drizzle on top. The sky is the limit! I’ve even added sliced strawberries and blueberries for the 4th of July.
TRY THESE OTHER EASY DESSERT RECIPES
- Easy Bananas Foster Topping
- Cherry Cheesecake Dip
- Strawberry Jello Cake
- Grilled Peaches
- Rice Pudding
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TOOLS USED TO MAKE THIS ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE RECIPE
Loaf Pan: Now I recognize that not everyone may have an 8 1/2-inch by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan just laying around. Luckily, this pan is the perfect size for an ice cream sandwich cake!
Rubber Spatula: This is my favorite tool for spreading and I love how it helps me get every last bit of Cool Whip from the tub!
*This post originally posted on 01/03/2015.
Instructions
- Line an 8 1/2-inch x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Allow the extra paper to hang over the sides of the pan. This will help you lift it out of the pan later.
- Unwrap three of the ice cream sandwiches and cut one in half. Leave the other two sandwiches whole.
- Arrange the ice cream sandwiches in bottom of the prepared loaf pan. They should cover the bottom of the pan completely.
- Top the ice cream sandwiches with about half of the Cool Whip. Then spread to cover the sandwiches completely. Sprinkle the crushed Oreos all over the Cool Whip layer.
- Unwrap the other three ice cream sandwiches and cut one in half. Layer the ice cream sandwiches in the same manner as before, and then push them down gently. This will help the Cool Whip squish all over the sides of your cake.
- Top with the remaining Cool Whip and spread it edge to edge to cover the cake completely.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least an hour until firm.
- When you're ready to serve, remove the pan from your freezer. Lift parchment to remove the cake from the pan. Peel the parchment paper off the sides. Use a spatula to transfer the cake to a serving plate.
- Using an offset spatula or butter knife, smooth out the Cool Whip spreading it to cover any areas that need more coverage.
- If desired, garnished the cake with sprinkles, crushed Oreos, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce. Cut into 6 slices and enjoy!
Darla Myers says
Thank you so much ! Making this today for my husband for Fathers Day ! 🙂
Stephanie @ Sustaining the Powers says
I just made this tonight for my husband’s birthday because I was in a time crunch and didn’t have time to bake up something special like I usually do. It was a HUGE hit! Our grocery store brand had birthday cake ice cream sandwiches and I added fun sprinkles throughout the cool whip. I’ll definitely be making it again this summer.
Stephanie @ Sustaining the Powers says
P.S. I always love Blue Bell ice cream sandwhiches too, and I’m super sad they’re not available right now. 🙁
Marion M says
Stephanie, I’m so glad it was a huge hit!! What a fun idea to use the sprinkles, and I’m definitely going to be on the lookout for birthday cake ice cream sandwiches!! So fun!!
grace says
I made the something similar, but ended up using nearly 12 ice cream sandwiches, because I needed to feed at least 8 people. I mixed a tub o ready-made chocolate frosting wth a tub of softened Cool Whip, then put between the layers and the top. When frozen solid, I turned it out, then used remaining frosting mixture to cover the whole thing, then drizzled with chocolate syrup. SO. Good. I’ve also done the same thing, adding crushed oreos between layers and on top. Good stuff!
Jenetta Penner says
This is perfect! Looks like I’ll have another cake recipe my daughters will love. 🙂
Marion says
Yay, Jenetta! So glad you like it 🙂
Dawn H says
I make a similar dessert in a 13×9 pan for picnics, I add melted peanut butter mixed with Chicolate syrup drizzled in between the layers. Top it all with crushed peanuts before putting it in the freezer. Tastes like a hot fudge sundae!
Margie says
I’ve done one in a 9×13 pan also, but I’ve done it with a layer of caramel ice cream topping on top of the sandwiches, then the cool whip, then drizzle the top of the cool whip with both caramel and chocolate syrup. YUMMY! 🙂
Susan says
I have made this recipe also, I sprinkle crushed score bars in between & on top. Very good.
Marion says
That sounds delish, Susan! Thanks for sharing!
maura says
They are called ice burgers here in Ireland
Marion says
I learned something new today 🙂 Thanks, Maura!!
Thu says
Silly question but what is ice cream sandwich?
Look delicious and I want to try. Thanks!
Marion says
Hi Thu! Ice cream sandwiches are basically 2 pieces of thin cake-like wafers with ice cream in between. We can buy them premade in the states, but I’m learning they aren’t available worldwide apparently. I had no idea!
Cat says
That is so easy and looks so fancy! I love it!
Marion says
I’m so glad you like it! It is definitely a fave in our house! Thanks so much!
gaby says
Hi, just wondering if frosting can be used instead?
Marion says
I have never tried using frosting on this cake. I imagine it would be a little challenging to spread it on the cake and would get really hard when frozen. The whipped cream is easy to spread and easy to eat even when frozen. Let me know if you try the frosting. I would love to hear how it works out! Thanks so much!!
Pat says
Try using a 16 oz tub of Cool Whip. Beat that with a small box of instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding until pudding is dissolved.
This makes a delicious topping that has more body than plain Cool Whip. And a lighter less sweet icing for cakes. I use it on all my cakes now.
Merri says
That sounds delicious alternative, would it freeze as well? I would like to put the pudding in.
Thanks
cathy dicarlo says
Awesome
Marion says
Thanks!
Cindy says
Hi
I’m from Belgium. What are ice cream sandwiches? Is it something like spongecake?
Thanks
Marion says
Hi Cindy, ice cream sandwiches are a firm cake filled with ice cream. We can buy them premade here in the states, but you can find lots of recipes on the internet for homemade ice cream sandwiches too! I hope that helps 🙂 Thanks for the question!
ZK says
Hi ma’am looks awesome, hmmmm how do you remove the parchment paper ehhhh, not much into baking so I don’t want the cake to be spoiled, kindly reply Thanx
Marion says
Hi ZK, you’ll use the parchment to lift the frozen cake out of the pan. Then the parchment will just peel away from the cake and you can place it on a serving platter 🙂
Rosie says
Can use anything else other than cool whip?
My kids would love this. Just wondering if there are other options.
Thanks
Marion says
Hi Rosie, if you are looking for a healthier option I recommend making homemade whipped cream or even homemade coconut whipped cream. I hope that helps 🙂
Brenda says
I love your recipe for the ice cream cake it is such a money saver for my family I want to say thank you and God bless you and your family
Marion says
You are most welcome Brenda! I’m so glad you like the recipe 🙂 Thanks and blessings to you as well.
Suzanne says
Hi, this looks fab but could you tell me the equivalent of cool whip here in UK/Ireland? Is it the same as regular whipped cream? Tia
Marion says
Suzanne, Cool Whip is a brand name for whipped cream here in the states. I sometimes make my own homemade whipped cream which works just as well. Just be sure you have about 8 ounces to get good coverage on the cake. Typically when I make my own whipped cream I use 2 cups heavy whipping cream and 2/3 cups sugar. I whip the cream in my food processor until it just starts to thicken (about 30 seconds to a minute) and then add the sugar and whip until thickened (another 30 seconds or so). It is quick and tastes great! I prefer it over Cool Whip, but for this particular cake I was pressed for time and it was easier to just grab the Cool Whip. I hope that helps!
Brenda says
Love the recipe for homemade cool whip, being diabetic it would be super easy to make this sugar free using a splenda type product. Thanks, will be giving this a try!
Marion says
Yes. You can definitely make homemade whipped cream and make it sugar free, Brenda. I hope you love the cake as much as we do! Enjoy! ~Marion
judy says
Looks very good will try it
Marion says
Thanks, Judy! I hope you like it as much as we do! I just made it again, so we’ll be enjoying a slice for a snack tonight 🙂 Have a great week!
Jackie Nededog says
Love it.
Marion says
I’m so glad! Thank you!!
aria mohammed says
yummy
Marion says
Thanks 🙂
Grace Mira hidalgo says
I like it
Marion says
Thank you!