Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
A fast, no-bake dessert that is perfect for those hot summer days. This Ice Cream Sandwich Cake only has 5 ingredients and can be made in about 10 minutes. Ice cream sandwiches, cream cheese, powdered sugar, cool whip, and chocolate syrup. It really couldn’t be easier to make.
Every year my family gets to choose the birthday cake of their choice, and I make it for them. We have had many cakes over the years, but this ice cream cake has been a favorite and has been served on several birthdays in the past.

Having a summer birthday usually calls for a dessert that is cool and refreshing, and this Ice Cream Sandwich Cake fits perfectly. It is also nice to be able to make a dessert without turning on the oven. In about 10 minutes you will have a dessert ready for the freezer and waiting on you to serve.
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This is a super quick and easy dessert. No fancy ingredients, no oven, and only minutes to prepare. This is definitely a recipe you will want to keep on hand and make during those hot summer months. Heck, this would be great any time of the year!

Ingredients Needed for the Best Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert
*Ice Cream Sandwiches
*Confectioners Sugar
*Cream Cheese
*Cool Whip
*Chocolate Syrup
The toppings are endless. I like to keep it simple with just chocolate syrup but feel free to change it up with caramel syrup, nuts, or crushed cookies. Really, just top it with all of your favorite things. You can’t go wrong!
How To Make an Ice Cream Cake
Cream together cream cheese and confectioners sugar. Fold in Cool Whip and set aside.
Layer 1– Layer the bottom of a casserole dish with 6 ice cream sandwiches. Cut to fit if needed.
Layer 2– Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of the ice cream sandwiches.
Layer 3– Place the rest of the ice cream sandwiches on top of the cream cheese mixture. Spread Cool Whip over the top. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Place into the freezer until ready to serve.
How to Store the Ice Cream Cake
Wrap the cake tightly with plastic wrap and place into the freezer. This cake will keep for several weeks– if it lasts that long. 🙂
This is truly a simple no-bake dessert that you will find yourself making time and time again. This dessert comes together in minutes and is perfect for hot summer days.
For another no-bake dessert, try Milk and Cookies Oreo Dessert.
Creamy Grape Salad is another great option. It’s also a no-bake dessert that comes together quickly and it makes a cool and tasty dessert for the summer.
More Delicious Desserts To Try:
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars with Strawberry Pie Filling
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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Ingredients
- 12 Ice Cream Sandwiches
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces Cool Whip
- Chocolate Syrup
Instructions
- Cream together cream cheese and confectioners sugar. Fold in 8 ounces Cool Whip. Set aside.
- Layer 1--Line the bottom of a 8x11 casserole dish with 6 ice cream sandwiches. You may need to cut the last sandwich to fit.
- Layer 2--Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of the ice cream sandwiches.
- Layer 3--Place the rest of the ice cream sandwiches on top of the cream cheese mixture. Spread Cool Whip over top. Drizzle Chocolate syrup over the Cool Whip. Place into the freezer until ready to serve.
My boyfriend loves ice cream cake, I’ll have to give this a try!
It’s really good. I hope the both of you enjoy the recipe.
Omgosh, ice cream cake is my FAVORITE, but I’ve never had it with a cream cheese filling! That sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try this! What a brilliant idea!!
This looks so fancy and is so easy to make! Perfect for summer.
This looks amazing! My son has a birthday coming up, and I know what cake he is getting!
Really fun recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, I would love to enjoy this one! Do you have an alternative for cream cheese?
such a yummy cake!
lovely recipe!
thanks for sharing!
I love ice cream cake, it’s my all time favorite. But, I bet an ice cream sandwich cake is even better. I can’t wait to try it. And you are right, it’s hot, so it’s the perfect time of the year.
Definitely want to try thin!
This looks amazing and easy. I will definitely add this to my summer dessert plan. I do have a summer birthday in my family, so this easy ice cream sandwich cake would be perfect.
This looks so good!! Cannot wait to try it out 🤗