Ice Cream Cake

Who needs an oven when you can make a showstopping Homemade Ice Cream Cake with zero baking? This ice cream cake recipe is the ultimate summer dessert—cool, creamy, and guaranteed to impress. Whether you’re craving Cake Recipes without the hassle or need the perfect Dessert Recipes hack, this no-bake beauty has you covered.

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 6 hours freezing)
Servings: 10
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 300 | Fat: 16g | Carbs: 36g | Protein: 4g

Ingredients

• 1 package (14 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
• 5 tbsp melted butter
• 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream (softened)
• 1 cup hot fudge sauce
• 1 cup whipped cream
• Sprinkles (because joy is non-negotiable)

How to Make Ice Cream Cake (No-Bake!)

Step 1: Crush & Create the Crust

Crush cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Layer the Ice Cream

Spread softened ice cream evenly over the crust. Drizzle half the hot fudge sauce on top. Freeze for 2 hours.

Step 3: Repeat & Decorate

Add another ice cream layer (try chocolate or strawberry for fun!). Top with whipped cream, remaining fudge sauce, and sprinkles. Freeze for 4+ hours.

Step 4: Slice & Serve

Run a knife under hot water for clean slices. Serve immediately and watch it vanish faster than ice cream in the sun!

Why You’ll Love This Summer Dessert Recipe

✅ No-bake = No heat, no stress.
✅ Homemade Ice Cream Cake tastes richer than store-bought.
✅ Perfect for birthdays, BBQs, or “I deserve this” moments.

Pro Tips:

• Use store-bought ice cream for speed, or go gourmet with a homemade ice cream.
• Pretty layers: Use a clear glass dish to show off the stripes.
• Hot knife hack: Dip your knife in hot water for clean slices.
• Summer twist: Swap vanilla ice cream for strawberry or mint chip.
• Leftovers? (LOL). Store covered in the freezer for up to 1 week.

There you have it—the easiest, creamiest, most summer-approved no-bake ice cream cake. No oven, no problem! 🍰🍦

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Ice Cream Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

 A crunchy chocolate cookie crust gives way to velvety layers of vanilla ice cream, swirled with rich fudge sauce and topped with billowy whipped cream. The sprinkles add a playful crunch, making it impossible to resist. Perfectly chilled, dreamily smooth, and begging for a second slice!

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Ingredients

• 1 package (14 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
• 5 tbsp melted butter
• 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream (softened)
• 1 cup hot fudge sauce
• 1 cup whipped cream
• Sprinkles (because joy is non-negotiable)

Instructions

1. Make the Crust
Crush cookies, mix with butter, then press into pan. Freeze 10 mins.

2. Add Ice Cream
Spread softened ice cream over crust. Drizzle with fudge. Freeze 2 hrs.

3. Top It Off
Add another ice cream layer, then whipped cream + more fudge. Sprinkle & freeze 4+ hrs.

4. Cut & Enjoy!
Hot-knife trick = perfect slices. Serve cold—disappears fast!

Notes

Pro tip: Try different ice cream flavors for fun twists! 🍦

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 300Total Fat: 16gCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4g