Cool Whip Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a simple dessert that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is made with just a few ingredients and can be easily assembled in no time at all.
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ This Cool Whip Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is so easy to make, that you don't even need an ice cream maker!
✔️ With only 4 ingredients, this is one of the easiest dessert you'll ever make!
✔️ Best part? No baking required!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- 24 vanilla ice cream sandwiches
- two tubs of Cool Whip - of course you can make your own whip cream, but why? 😋
- Oreo cookies - you can decorate with a variety of toppings! m&m's, heath bar bits, chocolate chips, Reece's peanut butter cups, butterscotch bits - use your favorite!
- chocolate syrup - caramel sauce, strawberry sauce, etc. Whatever sounds great to you!
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Place a layer of ice cream sandwiches in the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish.
- Top with a layer of cool whip, crushed Oreos and chocolate syrup.
- Repeat with second layer of ice cream sandwiches, whipped topping, crushed Oreos and chocolate syrup.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and freeze until set, at least 30 minutes.
Equipment
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- 9x13 baking dish
- aluminum foil
FAQ's
If you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, then an ice cream sandwich cake is the way to go! This Cool Whip Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is always a hit with kids and adults alike.
To prevent the ice cream sandwiches from melting be sure to work quickly and get them back into the freezer as soon as possible.
If you need to transport this cake, place it in a cooler with ice packs on the sides and bottom. This will help keep it from melting while you travel. If you are using regular bagged ice instead of ice packs, add some rock salt to the ice.
If you are using ice packs, the cake will last up to 2 hours in a cooler. If you are using regular ice, it will last about an hour. If you are using dry ice to keep it cold, then it can last up to 24 hours in a cooler.
Things to know
- Be sure to work quickly when assembling the cake so the ice cream sandwiches don't melt.
- If you need to transport the cake, place it in a cooler with ice.
- For easy removal of the ice cream cake, you can line the bottom of your baking dish with parchment paper. And, then you can remove the entire cake from the pan.
- Don't have a casserole dish on hand? You can use a loaf pan and split the recipe in half.
Variations
- You can use different flavors of ice cream-filled ice cream sandwiches. Such, as chocolate, Oreo, strawberry, mint or Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches, yum!
- Use birthday cake-flavored ice cream sandwiches if you want a birthday cake-flavored ice cream cake.
- Instead of using chocolate syrup, you can use caramel syrup, hot fudge sauce, or even a magic shell on top of the cake.
- I prefer to use mini chocolate chips, or mini m&m's to top the cake. However, you can use any type of candy bars or candy that your family enjoys.
Storage
Freezer - store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Refreeze - once the cake has been thawed, it cannot be refrozen.
Related recipes
- Do you like desserts that are made with ice cream? If so, you may enjoy this Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Float recipe.
- Have you ever tried Pistachio Ice Cream? If not, I recommend trying this homemade version, it has an amazing flavor.
- Next time you are craving something cold and creamy on a hot day give this Banana Milkshake recipe a try. You won't regret it!
Serve with
- What do you crave on a warm summer's day? For me, it's always a Turkey Burger. They are light and filling and perfect on the grill on a warm day.
- Every cookout needs a good side dish, and this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is refreshing and filling on a sunny day.
- You can't have a cookout without a tall refreshing glass of lemonade, and this Strawberry Lemonade recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and refreshing.
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Cool Whip Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 24 vanilla ice cream sandwiches unwrapped
- 16 ounces whipped topping thawed (such as Cool Whip® - that's 2 containers)
- 12 Oreo cookies crushed
- ½ cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Place a layer of ice cream sandwiches in the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish.
- Top with a layer of cool whip, crushed Oreos and chocolate syrup.
- Repeat with second layer of ice cream sandwiches, remaining cool whip, crushed Oreos and chocolate syrup.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and freeze until set, at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Variations
- Use different flavors of ice cream sandwiches, like strawberry of mint chocolate ice cream sandwiches.
- Instead of using chocolate syrup, you can use caramel syrup, hot fudge sauce, or even a magic shell on top of the cake.
- Mix up the toppings - sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or mini m&m to top the cake. Actually you can use any type of candy bars or cookies that your family enjoys.
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