This ice cream sandwich cake is incredibly simple to make. Ice cream sandwiches are stacked, frosted with whipped topping, and finished with a drizzle of hot fudge. Originally shared in 2014, this post now includes a step-by-step video.
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What do you make for a child who doesn’t want traditional birthday cake? Over the years I’ve made a brownie trifle, a sugar cookie “pizza,” and even a loaf of garlic bread with a candle. This year we made one of our favorites — an ice cream sandwich cake. It comes together very quickly, is easy to customize, and is always a hit. We’ve used both vanilla and chocolate ice cream sandwiches with excellent results.
The beauty of this “cake” is that you can use any brand or flavor of ice cream sandwiches, stack them in whatever arrangement you prefer, and serve on any pan or platter you have. Some people build two layers in a 9×13 dish, others stack them tall on a plate. Either way, it’s delicious.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Ingredients
- 12 ice cream sandwiches
- 16 oz. whipped topping
- Hot fudge
How to make an ice cream sandwich cake
Step 1: Spread a thin layer of whipped topping on your platter or serving dish to help the cake stay in place.
Step 2: Arrange your first layer of ice cream sandwiches on the platter.
Step 3: Spread a layer of whipped topping over the first layer of sandwiches.
Step 4: Add another layer of ice cream sandwiches. Continue layering until you’ve used all the sandwiches.
Step 5: Frost the entire stack with a thin coat of whipped topping and freeze for about 15 minutes. This helps the topping firm up so you can add a smoother final coat.
Step 6: Use the remaining whipped topping to create an even, smooth finish around the cake.
Step 7: Spoon room-temperature (not heated) hot fudge into a small plastic bag, snip a corner, and drizzle the cake with the fudge. Freeze the cake for at least 1–2 hours before serving so it sets properly.
This cake is still delicious on day two — the sandwiches soften a bit and the texture is lovely.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Ingredients
- 12 ice cream sandwiches
- 16 oz. whipped topping
- hot fudge
Instructions
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Start by spreading a thin layer of whipped topping on your platter or dish.
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Add your first layer of sandwiches.
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Spread sandwiches with a layer of whipped topping.
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Add another layer of ice cream sandwiches and repeat until all sandwiches are used.
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Frost the entire cake with a thin layer of whipped topping and freeze 15 minutes so it firms up.
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Use remaining whipped topping to smooth and finish the outside of the cake.
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Spoon hot fudge into a plastic bag, snip the tip, and drizzle the cake with the fudge (do not heat). Freeze at least 1–2 hours before serving.
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Here is another delicious ice cream cake idea from Betty Crocker!