Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Turn an ice cream sandwich into a simple and tasty summertime dessert. You’re going to love this family-friendly ice cream sandwich cake. 

Suitable for vegetarian diets.

Summer is a time of celebration. Summer holidays, pool parties, vacations, and the long hours of daylight, are all reasons to celebrate. And when the temperatures soar, nothing is better than a cool creamy treat.

Everyone loves ice cream sandwiches. They are nostalgic and inexpensive, and this delicious freezer dessert takes them to a whole new level. Plus how great is it to make a tasty dessert with no cooking required?!

Ice cream sandwiches are also a big hit with kids, and they will love helping you turn them into a tasty cake. With only 3 ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep time, this is the perfect recipe for involving little ones.

Since this ice cream bar cake is so easy to make and stores well in the freezer, it’s perfect for large crowds. And you can easily double or triple the recipe and make it in a larger dish – as long as you have room in your freezer. Once you get the idea, you can completely customize this recipe with different toppings and ice cream flavors. 

Why Make This Recipe

• Nostalgic – Ice cream sandwiches are the summer treat of our childhood.
• Customizable – Swap in your favorite toppings to make a totally customized dessert.
• Easy – 3 ingredients, 10 minutes, and simple enough for kids to do most of the prep!

Ingredient Notes

• Ice Cream Sandwiches – You will need 8 for an 8×8 cake. Increase the quantity to make a larger cake. 
• Cool Whip – Available in the freezer section, thaw before using. 
• Chocolate Bar – Chopped or grated for sprinkling over the cake. 

How To Make Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Arrange 4 ice cream sandwiches in a baking dish. You can cut them to fit and press them down slightly to fill in any gaps.
2. Layer with half of the whipped topping and sprinkle with half of the grated chocolate.
3. Repeat for a second layer finishing with the remaining chocolate. 
4. Place in the freezer from 4 hours to overnight before serving.
   

Tips For Success

• Thaw the cool whip overnight in the fridge so it’s spreadable.
• Let the ice cream sandwiches soften slightly to make it easier to form them to fit the baking dish.
• Return to the freezer for at least 4 hours before serving. We know it will be a long wait, but everything will hold together better. 

Variations

• Use Flavored Ice Cream Sandwiches – Traditional ice cream sandwiches are made with vanilla ice cream and a chocolate cookie, but they come in all sorts of varieties. Chocolate and Neapolitan are popular and are a fun flavor swap. 
• Use Flavored Cool Whip – Cool Whip is occasionally available in seasonal flavors, and is an easy way to change up this cake recipe.  
• Add Sauce – Drizzle the top of your cake with strawberry, chocolate, caramel, or your favorite sauce. 
• Use Your Favorite Candy – We’re using a shaved chocolate bar, but feel free to add your favorite candy, crushed cookies, or colored sprinkles. 

Budget-Friendly Tips 

• Shop The Off Brands – Non-name brand products have come a long way in recent years. They are often less expensive and taste just as great.
• Utilize Your Freezer – Both ice cream sandwiches and whipped topping can be stored in the freezer. Purchase on sale and store until needed. 

Make Ahead And Storage

• Prep Ahead – Make sure your whipped topping has been thawed out. You will need to place it in the fridge for several hours to overnight before using. You will also need to allow the finished cake time to refreeze.
• Store – Cover the cake tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 7 days. 
• Freeze – Wrapped in foil, this ice cream cake can be stored in the freezer for about a month. 

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