How do you make an ice cream sandwich even better? Turn it into an Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, of course! This easy recipe serves 2, but can be made to serve a crowd, if needed.
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Summer is the perfect time for all things ice cream. Our freezer is always stocked. My fiancé and kids eat ice cream pretty much every single day.
I thought I would have a little fun and change things up a bit. I decided to take traditional ice cream sandwiches and turn them into an ice cream cake.
The photos in this post show Fatboy brand, classic vanilla ice cream sandwiches being used for this recipe. They are taller than regular ice cream sandwiches and square in shape. Other flavors that would work great in this recipe are:  chocolate, Neapolitan, or cookies and cream.
You can use any brand, flavor, or shape of ice cream sandwiches that you like.
Why This Recipe Works
This is a fun, summer recipe to make for parties and celebrations. It’s an easy to make homemade ice cream cake that even kids can help with.
This recipe is written for 2 servings, but it can easily be modified to serve a crowd. If you are planning to make a full size cake, it’s best to use a cake pan, otherwise you can make the 2-serving cake on a plate.
You can change the ice cream sandwich flavors to suit your own personal preferences, or stack 2 different flavors on top of each other. You can really get creative with this recipe to make some truly unique ice cream sandwich cakes!
How to Make An Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
What You Need To Make This Recipe
To make this recipe, you will need:
- 2 ice cream sandwiches
- 1/2 cup whipped topped
- Chocolate Magic Shell
- decorations (cake icing, sprinkles etc.)
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
There isn’t really much prep work to do here, but you do need to allow 1-2 hours of freezing time between assembling the cake and adding the chocolate shell and any other decorations that you want to use.
Create!
Make a 2-serving Ice Cream Sandwich Cake by placing one ice cream sandwich onto a plate or tray.
Tip: to make a bigger multi-serving Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, you can use two layers of 6 or 12 ice cream sandwiches (12 or 24 total). Simply place them into either an 8 x 8-inch or 13 x 9-inch a baking pan, then follow the same steps as listed below. You will also need extra whipped topping and Magic Shell.
Spread on a thick layer of whipped topping.
Place a second ice cream sandwich on top and clean off any extra whipped topping that may come out from the edges.
Place the plate or tray into the freezer until the whipped topping is frozen solid, about 1-2 hours.
Once the whipped topping is frozen, remove the plate from the freezer.
Cover your entire ice cream cake in the chocolate Magic Shell.
Tip: while Magic Shell is really easy to use, it does set quickly. If you plan to decorate your cake with sprinkles or candy, be prepared to add them quickly since it does set so fast.
You can also use cake frosting or icing and gels to decorate your cake instead.
Present!
It’s best to make these cakes on the plate or tray you plan to serve it on.
Decorate them to fit the theme of the party or occasion you are making them for.
Be sure to leave your cake in the freezer until you are ready to serve.
Tips and Techniques
- To make a larger Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, you can use two layers of 6 or 12 ice cream sandwiches (12 or 24 total). Simply place them into either an 8 x 8-inch or 13 x 9-inch a baking pan, then follow the same steps as listed below. You will also need extra whipped topping and Magic Shell.
- Magic Shell sets quickly. If you plan to decorate your cake with sprinkles or candy, be prepared to add them immediately since it sets so fast.
- Store your cake in the freezer until you are ready to serve. Promptly place any extra ice cream cake back in the freezer.
FAQ’s
Is Ice Cream Cake A Cake?
An ice cream cake is made primarily out of ice cream. It’s often 2 or 3 layers of ice cream divided by layers of cake, cookies, or cookie crumbs.
More Summer Dessert Recipes
Here are some more frozen dessert recipes that you might like:
- Mango Coconut Popsicles
- Greek Yogurt Fruit Protein Popsicles
- Mixed Berry Puff Pastry Napoleon
- No-Bake NILLA Wafer Cake
- Vanilla Orange Cheesecake with Orange Glaze
- No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce
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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Ingredients
- 2 ice cream sandwiches
- 1/2 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 bottle Chocolate Magic Shell (about 3.5 ounces)
- sprinkles, candy, cake frosting/gels * optional decor
Instructions
- Place one ice cream sandwich onto a plate or tray.
- Spread on a thick layer of whipped topping and place a second ice cream sandwich on top. Clean off any extra whipped topping that may come out from the edges.
- Place the plate or tray into the freezer until the whipped topping is frozen solid, about 1-2 hours.
- Once the whipped topping is frozen, remove the plate from the freezer.
- Cover the ice cream cake in the chocolate Magic Shell, decorating with sprinkles and candy immediately, if you are using them.
- Decorate with cake frosting or icing and gels once the Magic Shell is set, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- To make a larger Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, you can use two layers of 6 or 12 ice cream sandwiches (12 or 24 total). Simply place them into either an 8 x 8-inch or 13 x 9-inch a baking pan, then follow the same steps as listed below. You will also need extra whipped topping and Magic Shell.
- Magic Shell sets quickly. If you plan to decorate your cake with sprinkles or candy, be prepared to add them immediately since it sets so fast.
- Store your cake in the freezer until you are ready to serve. Promptly place any extra ice cream cake back in the freezer.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on July 31, 2017. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in May 2020.
Sara Zielinski says
These look amazing and perfect for summer.
Donna says
Love how easy this is to make! It would be fun to surprise my grandchildren with it the next time they visit.
Ramona says
Oh yes, bring this on. With the hot weather we are having over here, this ice cream sandwich is plain perfection. My kids are crazy about ice cream sandwiches lately. They will be so pleased to see this ;-). Recipe saved! Great idea!
Gloria says
There is just something about ice cream sandwiches and summer. This is perfect for any bbq party. I think I just might make this for Father’s Day!
Choclette says
Loving the idea of an ice cream sandwich cake. It’s been so hot here recently, it’s the perfect dessert. Even an ice cream sandwich would do!