Make This Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake in Under 10 Minutes!
This ice cream sandwich cake recipe is easier than it looks!
In the mood for some dessert? Here’s how to make an ice cream sandwich cake!
This fun ice cream sandwich cake is a simple no-bake dessert recipe made from (you guessed it!) ice cream sandwiches. It takes less than 10 minutes to put together, but it comes out looking like a fancy icebox cake with chocolate cookie layers and vanilla ice cream. YUM!
I love this ice cream cake hack because it’s cheap and easy to pull off, trust me!
It’s also a pretty clever and frugal alternative to the ice cream cakes you would pay so much more for at places like Baskin Robbins or Cold Stone Creamery.
You can also make this ice cream sandwich cake recipe into a special occasion birthday cake or enjoy it on a random weeknight for dessert! 😋
This easy ice cream sandwich cake is totally customizable too, so you can tailor it to your family’s tastes. The possibilities are endless! You can get super creative with the ingredients, or stick to the basics as I did.
For instance, I am using classic vanilla ice cream sandwiches, but if there is a special flavor of ice cream sandwich you like, like chocolate or Neopolitan, those would make for yummy swaps. Next time I’d like to try using cookies & cream ice cream sandwiches. YUM!
Don’t forget the topping!
I used whipped topping for the middle and outside, but you could use any flavored softened ice cream and spread it on if you’d prefer. I have even seen other examples using chocolate pudding with the whipped topping for a chocolatey version of this yummy cake.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
yield: 6 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 10 MINUTES
Layer ice cream sandwiches in a loaf pan to create a yummy and clever ice cream cake in under 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Directions
1
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2
Fit one layer of ice cream sandwiches on the bottom. I fit two full ones and then cut one in half. If your sandwiches are shorter and can fit facing the opposite direction, you can rotate them as well.
3
Spread half the whipped topping on top of the sandwiches followed by another layer of ice cream sandwiches and then the remaining whipped topping.
4
Then sprinkle the chopped candy bar on top, or chocolate chips would work, too!
5
Freeze for at least two hours or up to a week.
6
To serve, pull up on the parchment paper – the cake should come right out. Place it on a cake plate. Before serving, drizzle the cake with chocolate magic shell topping or chocolate syrup if desired. Enjoy!
More tips for making this easy ice cream sandwich cake recipe:
- Not all ice cream sandwiches are the exact same shape/size, and loaf pans vary a little too. You may have to cut an ice cream sandwich in half to make a layer in your loaf pan as I did.
- I drizzled my ice cream sandwich cake with magic shell chocolate after freezing and before serving. You could also use any chocolate syrup topping. Caramel would be yummy too!
- Top with sprinkles to customize your cake for any occasion or holiday (rainbow for a birthday, red, white, and blue for Independence Day, etc). Add candles for a birthday cake!
- This ice cream cake made with ice cream sandwiches is the perfect make-ahead dessert because you can compile it in advance and then serve it straight from the freezer at your leisure. Just keep in mind it needs at least two hours to freeze before serving.
- Want an extra topping? Add some crushed-up Oreos to top off your cake!
This easy ice cream sandwich cake reminds me of when my kids were younger, because they were super impressed with it!
An ice cream cake made with ice cream sandwiches is so simple to make, super tasty, and it looks A-M-A-Z-I-N-G both straight out of the freezer and cut in slices!
If you need a larger cake, you can double the recipe and make it in a bigger pan. Everyone will love it and I guarantee that people will be asking for more, so you’ll want to be sure to make enough. Enjoy!
wow put some candles in this and would make a wonderful BIRTHDAY CAKE 🙂 🙂
Yes! Great idea 🙂
That’s EXACTLY what I plan to do for my dad; tomorrow!!
I love this! I have made it with heath bars and drizzle with caramel syrup and the chocolate syrup that hardens. Also great sprinkled with nuts or marashino cherries! Never thought to use a loaf though, its so decadent and pretty. I usually just put mine in one of those throw away foil pans. Thanks for reminding me of this, Lina!
You’re welcome! 🙂
You can get a loaf pan in the throw away ones too
That is genius!!
I’m in
Well we’ve booked queen Elsa for our DD bday this year!! I’m making this “frozen” bday cake!! Thanks for sharing!
Oh cute!
Hi, do I put it in the freezer or refrigerator? Silly question I know but I want to make sure. It looks amazing!
Yes freezer,
thanks!
I want to make this next time for a bday cake and it will cost so little!! Thanks Lina and all !!!!!
You’re welcome!
I saw this on the Rachel Ray show last week while I was in the dentist office. Quick, easy and looks delicious.
Love it!our theme this year is the amazing Spider-Man. So I’ll try to drizzle it with chocolate and strawberry syrup.
Oh fun
It looks wonderful. I made these with oreo cookies instead of bars. I will try this one too.
Out of Topic: Lina or Any one now how to make Blooming Onions. I tried them but they were not good.
Ash.. Sort of off topic but if you like onion straws.. The pioneer woman has an awesome recipe for them. Made them several times and they come out better each time. I sliced them using a mandolin.
Thanks. I just saw the Recp and it’s looks good!
OMG, I was wondering the same thing about the Bloomin’ Onion. My hubby is on the road and I never have anyone to go to Outback with…except the kiddos…and that’s not fun by myself.
Looks yummy and easy… My kind of dessert to make at home. Thanks Lina!
Definatly making this for my brothers birthday cake!
I’m too lazy for this, i’ll just dip the ice cream sandwiches in the cool whip tub and squirt some Hershey syrup in my mouth with every bite lol
Right?!
They have flavored ice cream sandwiches. Try it with a lemon one for a perfect summer treat!
I make this in a 13 x 9 pan and spread a jar of c caramel sauce over the sandwiches, t g engine the cool whip and candy. So easy and delicious.
I’ve made this with the neopolitian bars. So yummy!
Use crumbled oreos in the middle and on top. If you like oreos use cookies and cream sandwiches im already hungery.
Yum!! Thanks Amanda!
I have seen this done 19 kids and counting how easy and creative I bet my daughter would love this!
I have made this before in a 13×9 with caramel, chocolate syrup and crushed butterfingers on top … oh so good and so easy!!!
does the wax paper come off easily ? Don’t want to cut it with
the paper on….
It is the most simple things that would be so delicious. My god!!!
Can I put the chocolate drizzle on and then freeze it?
Headed to the store for the ingredients to make for Sunday dinner after church this week!
Yum! Enjoy 😀
My son requested a ice cream cake for his birthday, this is awesome. I think we will sprinkle oreos on top, but otherwise copy yours! Thanks
Can I cover this while it’s in the freezer
Does it work well using real whipped cream instead of cool whip? Any tips?
Hello! Are you using the regular ice cream sandwiches or the mini ones? Thanks!
Oh the regular sized ones!
Looks super good gonna have to make this for the next bbq!
Wow! I am definitely doing this for hubby’s birthday! So simple, yet looks soooo elegant!
And this Saturday is National Ice Cream Cake Day. Perfect timing!
Oh nice! Yes perfect!
If you make it with hot fudge and peanuts, it tastes similar to a peanut buster parfait from Dairy Queen:)
Yum! Love that ❤️
I made a larger version of this a few weeks ago. 24 pk of ice cream sandwiches and a 16 oz Cool Whip. Parchment paper lined in cake pan. 12 sandwiches, half of Cool Whip, drizzle desired syrups and we used mini M&Ms. Repeat all steps again. So so good!!! My kids loved helping and when the Cool Whip freezes, it tastes like icing!! I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was!!
I love the Chocolate Mint ice cream Sandwich version of this cake (with chocolate syrup & Andes mint candies & cool whip). Always a hit with mint lovers like me.
Oh awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I add caramel and chopped pecans on top, there’s never any left
Has anyone ever used real whipped cream from a can for this? I can’t eat cool whip, it has MSG in it, which gives me a migraine.
I would think the canned kind would melt. I would whip some real whipping cream and sweeten it to taste. Or i have used Tru Whip which has cleaner ingredients and can be found next to cool whip usually. Hope that helps!
Are you sure it has MSG in it? I know “natural and artificial flavors” can be almost anything, including MSG, but since MSG imparts an umami flavor I typically don’t watch out for it in sweet foods.
I made this one year for my daughter’s birthday dinner. It was a hit. The best B-Day cake she’s ever had in my humble opinion. 😊
I wonder if there is a way to make this Keto….CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!
There is! Check the tips section – good luck!
I use a 8×8 or 9×9 square pan with one box of ice cream sandwiches. One box fills it completely. When serving I cut into squares. Makes 9 large servings.
I have also made using a 9×13 pan and two boxes of ice cream sandwiches for a large crowd.
Never fails to impress. So good!!
Perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Any ideas for non chocolate? Can’t find ice cream sandwiches without it in my area.
If you have a local Kroger, they have strawberry cheesecake flavored ice cream sandwiches.
Soooo exciting to see Mayfield featured! Here is Tennessee, it’s the best! This looks wonderful, Lina! My soon to be 2 year old will love this for her birthday! She always shouts “iz-keam” when she’s sees us eating it. This is the best of two worlds! Thank you!
Oh yay! Thanks so much and yes so fun for birthdays – enjoy! 💕🙌
My grandma used to make a Christmas version of this by dousing the ice cream sandwich E’s in peppermint schnapps & topping it with crushed candy canes.
Wow I love that idea! Thanks Amanda!
I’m loving this in the loaf pan so you can cut slices. Seems much simpler than the one I made years ago. Thanks for the ideas for additional flavors and toppings!
Sure! Enjoy Sharon!💕
Awesome dessert! Quick and easy. Everyone loved it.
Oh hooray I am so glad!
The grandkids use to make this for my husband’s birthday when they were little. It was so easy and they took turns unwrapping the ice cream sandwiches. I would get chocolate and caramel syrup. Of course sprinkles too! They loved it. Now they are old enough to actually bake him a cake. Again they all take turns measuring out the ingredients, mixing, etc. it’s a great tradition.
And this IS keto friendly and calorie free also, correct? 😉🥴😉 (seriously simple and fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing!)
Haha. I am sure a keto sandwich and whipping cream and keto chocolate syrup could work! Thanks CJ!
I make it with regular icecream sandwiches & Peanut Butter & chocolate ice cream layers, chocolate syrup drizzled & Reese’s cups on top. Delish.
Sounds so yummy, D Lynn! Thanks for sharing how you make your ice cream cakes!
I’ve made this ice cream sandwich cake for a crowd for 4th of July. I assemble it in a 9×12 baking pan and substitute one layer of the whipped topping with softened chocolate ice cream. It turns out terrific and everyone couldn’t wait to get a piece! It’s a real crowd pleaser, especially on a hot July day. Besides, who doesn’t love an ice cream sandwich!!??
If you can find them, make one layer of vanilla ice cream sandwiches and one layer of chocolate!
YUM! 😋 Thanks for sharing how you make the ice cream sandwich cake, Cece! Perfect for a hot summer day! 🙌💖