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 made often, just like her Ice Cream Pie. It was a favorite—we’d ask for more before the first batch was even gone!
A few summers ago, I made it for a group of neighborhood kids, and their reactions were priceless. They couldn’t stop raving and even called it the best dessert they’d ever had!
Perfect for parties, this cake is a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults. And it’s so easy—just four ingredients and 10 minutes of prep for an ice cream cake that will be the hit of the summer!
Ingredients
Only 4-ingredients for this delicious desert!
- Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches: Unwrap the ones you’ll use before getting started.
- Cookies and Cream Ice Cream: Use a good quality ice cream that you love! Let it soften for about 5 minutes for easier spreading
- Frozen Whipped Topping: Thaw it to make spreading smooth and easy.
- Oreo Cookies: Crushed and sprinkled on top for added crunch.
How To Make Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
- Prep Pan: Use binder clips to hold the paper in place while layering.
- Add Sandwiches: If they start melting, pop them in the freezer for a few minutes.
- Spread Ice Cream: Use the back of a spoon or a spatula to spread smoothly.
- Repeat the Layers: Cut ice cream sandwiches to fit if needed.
- Add Topping & Cookies: Add Oreos to a bag and crush with any solid kitchen item.
- Slice & Serve: Warm a knife under hot water, dry it, then slice for clean cuts.
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.
Variations
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Variations
- Neapolitan: Use Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches with chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla ice cream.
- Peppermint Ice Cream Bars: Use peppermint chocolate ice cream sandwiches and peppermint 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.
- Peppermint Ice Cream Bars: Perfect for the holiday season!
Tips For Success
- Use Parchment: Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving extra on the sides to lift the cake out easily.
- Press Down: Push each layer down firmly so the cake stays together.
- Soften Ice Cream: Let sit for 5 minutes so it’s easier to spread.
- Crush Oreos Last: Crush them right before adding so they stay crunchy.
- Cut Clean Slices: Warm a knife under hot water, dry it off, and slice. Repeat as needed.
Storage
Store any Ice Cream Sandwich Cake leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer. Best enjoyed within 2 weeks.
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
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Equipment
- 9 x 9-inch baking pan
Ingredients
- 18 regular vanilla ice cream sandwiches unwrapped
- 1 (48-ounce) container cookies and cream ice cream 3 pints
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping thawed to room temperature
- 6–8 regular Oreos see note 1
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-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 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.
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!
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