Four-ingredient Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is made with ice cream sandwiches, cookies-and-cream ice cream, and a crushed Oreo whipped cream topping!
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
This is another ice cream dessert my mom often made when I was growing up, just like her Ice Cream Pie. It was a favorite, and we’d ask her to make more before the first batch was even gone!
A few summers ago, I made this dessert when we had a bunch of neighborhood kids over. I shared slices with them, and their responses were adorable—they couldn’t stop raving about it! They even told me it was the best dessert they’d ever had!
This cake is perfect for parties—it’s a hit with kids and adults! And it’s super simple to make! Only four ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep for an ice cream cake that will absolutely be the hit of the summer!
Ingredients
- Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches: These form the base and middle layers, which gives the cake structure and all the great flavor!
- Cookies and Cream Ice Cream: Use a good quality ice cream that you love! I say, the more Oreo chunks, the better!
- Frozen Whipped Topping: A light, fluffy topping finishes the cake perfectly!
- Oreo Cookies: Crushed and sprinkled on top for added crunch and a pretty finish.
How To Make Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
- Line the Pan: Use parchment paper leaving an overhang to easily remove the cake for cutting and serving.
- Layer the Ingredients: Start with a layer of ice cream sandwiches, followed by a layer of ice cream. Repeat with another layer of ice cream sandwiches and a final layer of ice cream.
- Add Toppings: Right before serving, spread whipped cream over the whole cake and sprinkle crushed Oreos® on top.
Quick Tip
For a 9×13-inch pan: You’ll need about 24 ice cream sandwiches, 1 and ½ containers of ice cream, and 2 containers of whipped cream.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Variations
- Neapolitan: Use Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches with chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla ice cream.
- Mint Chocolate: Use mint chocolate ice cream sandwiches and mint chocolate ice cream.
- Candy Bar: Use vanilla ice cream sandwiches with any ice cream and crushed candy (like toffee, M&M’s, Reese’s, Snickers, Kit Kat, Rolos, etc.).
- Hot Fudge or Caramel Sauce: Add hot fudge or caramel sauce to the cake for extra sweetness.
- Peppermint Ice Cream Bars: Perfect for the holiday season!
Tips For Success
- Use Parchment Paper: Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting and slicing.
- Firm Press: Press down firmly on each layer of ice cream sandwiches and ice cream to make sure the cake holds together when frozen.
- Soften Ice Cream: Let the cookies-and-cream ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes for easier spreading.
- Crush Oreos Fresh: Crush Oreos right before sprinkling them on top to keep them crunchy.
- Clean Slices: Run a sharp knife under hot water, wipe it dry, and then slice the cake. Repeat for each cut for clean slices.
Storage
Store any Ice Cream Sandwich Cake leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer. Best enjoyed within 2 weeks.
Quick Tip
To get clean slices, run your knife under hot water for a few seconds, wipe to dry, make 1 slice, and repeat.
More Ice Cream Treats
- Brownie Oreo Ice Cream Bars with a hot fudge layer
- Ice Cream In A Bag a fun summer activity!
- Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches with drizzling sauce
- Spumoni with an Oreo cookie crust
- Gelato recipe straight from an Italian cooking class!
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Ingredients
- 18 regular vanilla ice cream sandwiches unwrapped
- 1 container (48 ounces or 3 pints) cookies and cream ice cream
- 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping thawed to room temperature
- 6-8 regular Oreo cookies (Note 1)
Instructions
- Line a 9-x-9-inch pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang for easy removal. If ice cream is super firm, let stand at room temp for 5 minutes; don't let it get too soft!
- Unwrap the ice cream sandwiches. Press 9 sandwiches onto the bottom of the pan. You'll need to cut 2 down a little for them to fit (see pictures in the post).
- With a large spoon, spread half of the ice cream over the ice cream sandwiches. Press down as much as you can to an even layer.
- Firmly press 9 more sandwiches on top. Spread remaining ice cream over the sandwiches, pressing firmly down. Cover tightly and place in the freezer until layers are firm, about 1 hour.
- Remove the dessert from the freezer and spread the whipped topping over everything. Crush Oreos and sprinkle on top. Return to freezer, covered gently until very firm.
- Use parchment paper overhang to remove bars from pan. Cut and serve. To get clean slices, run your knife under hot water for a few seconds, wipe to dry, make 1 slice, and repeat.
- Immediately return any leftovers, covered tightly, to the freezer.
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Yum 😋
Thanks Loree! 🙂
Chelsea, I LOOOOVE your recipes! You explain the steps so perfectly. This came out amazing!
Awe you made my day!! Thanks Caitlin 🙂
OMIGOSH! Such a simple idea and ooooh it looks so so tasty!
Just delicious!
This cake looks to die for! you’re totally making me want ice cream cake more than anything right now 🙂
This cake is stunning and I’m totally going to be trying it this summer – soooo easy!! 🙂
This cake looks super delicious and easy to make!!
This ice cream cake looks irresistible!
i love the ice-cream sand-witch cake,this is my one of the favorite food. i like it so much. i do not know how to make them. i think now i can make them.thanks a lot to u to make a this type of bol