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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a super fun and easy way to make an extra special ice cream dessert. Ice cream sandwiches are layered with whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrup, and topped with your favorite candy.

This ice cream sandwich recipe is super easy to make. Layer your ingredients and put in the freezer. The hardest part is the waiting! 

Ice Cream Sandwich cake is perfect for birthdays, parties, or just for enjoying on a hot summer day. It is so creamy and the soft chocolate wafers from the ice cream sandwiches give it some cakey texture.

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Ingredients

To make this ice cream cake, you will need the following ingredients (see the recipe card below for exact amounts):

  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Granulated sugar
  • Ice cream sandwiches
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Caramel syrup
  • M&M candies
  • Mini Reese’s cups
Ice Cream Cake

How to Make Ice Cream Cake

  1. Whip the heavy cream and sugar for about 3 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
  2. Layer half of the ice cream sandwiches into the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan, cutting some of them down to size to fit so that there are only a few gaps in the bottom.
  3. Once you have a layer, spread half of the whipped cream on the top evenly.
  4. Layer on the remaining ice cream sandwiches then spread the remaining whipped cream on top.
  5. Cover and freeze for 4-5 hours, or until frozen again.
  6. Drizzle as much chocolate and caramel syrup on top as you like then sprinkle the M&M’s and chopped Reese’s chocolate on top.
  7. Slice and serve immediately.
Collage of recipe steps for ice cream cake

Storage Instructions

This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the freezer.

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe

Variations

  • Instead of using heavy cream and sugar to make your own whipped cream, try regular Cool Whip (you – will need an 8 ounce tub).
  • Used chocolate or mint chocolate ice cream bars.
  • Add different candy as toppings, like Kit Kats and Peanut M&Ms.
Ice Cream Cakes

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a special dessert drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrup, and topped with your favorite candy.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Freeze Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Ice Cream
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 633 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 22 ice cream sandwiches unwrapped
  • chocolate syrup
  • caramel syrup
  • 1/2 cup M&Ms plus more as needed
  • 4 Reese’s peanut butter cups cut into pieces

Instructions
 

  • Whip the heavy cream and sugar for about 3 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
  • Layer half of the ice cream sandwiches into the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan, cutting some of them down to size to fit so that there are only a few gaps in the bottom.
  • Once you have a layer, spread half of the whipped cream on the top evenly.
  • Layer on the remaining ice cream sandwiches then spread the remaining whipped cream on top.
  • Cover and freeze for 4-5 hours, or until frozen again.
  • Drizzle as much chocolate and caramel syrup on top as you like then sprinkle the M&M’s and chopped Reese’s chocolate on top.
  • Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Instead of the heavy cream and sugar, you can you use 1 8oz tub of Cool Whip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 8gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 1gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 1223IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1mg

The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.

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Recipe Rating




Emily Enchanted

Friday 5th of August 2022

I love this recipe because it is the perfect ice cream treat for a hot summer day.