This super rich Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is sure to become on of your favorite summer dessert recipes.

This cake is one of the easiest summer desserts you will make. Plus, there is no baking so, it is ready in minimal time.

This simple frozen dessert recipes is a one pan dish so there is little to no clean up and its made with only three ingredients!

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If you are looking for the perfect dessert for those fun summer picnics, this ice cream sandwich cake is your answer.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy this frozen summer treat. We even use it for summer birthday cake!

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Ingredients

This easy ice cream sandwich cake couldn’t be easier. It has only three ingredients:

• Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Caramel Topping
• Whipped Topping

I typically use the Cool Whip brand whipped topping for this recipe. They extra creamy variety works really well. You can also use the lite version if you prefer.

To change the flavor, you can use a butterscotch topping instead of the caramel sauce.

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You can also add a container of chocolate sauce or hot fudge ice cream topping to to the recipe to give it some extra chocolate flavor.

No matter the ingredients you add, freezing this recipe as soon as possible after layering the ingredients will keep the layers and flavors distinct.

You can also sprinkle any flavor of crushed up candy on top as a decoration and to add additional flavor.

How to make an ice cream sandwich cake

Making this yummy ice cream sandwich cake is easy enough that your kids can make it. It actually makes a fun summer project for the family.

First, in a 9×13 glass baking dish, spread a small amount of the caramel ice cream topping in the bottom. Then open four to six of the regular size ice cream sandwiches and cover the bottom of the dish in one single layer.

Drizzle half of the remaining caramel topping over the layer of sandwiches. Then cover that with a layer of whipped topping.

Next create another layer of sandwiches, then drizzle with the remaining caramel topping and cover that with the remaining whipped topping.

When your pan is full, your recipe is complete!

Use as many sandwiches as necessary to make complete layers for your cake

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You can also use a larger baking dish to make a larger cake and stretch this recipe a little further to feed a crowd.

This cake has been a hit at every summer event we have taken it to.

More summer dessert recipes

Summer potlucks, picnics and tailgate parties are the perfect place to take a fun summer dessert. Here are a few more ideas:

• Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding
• Easy Rainbow Dessert Cups
• Protein Yogurt Fruit Dip
• No Churn Raspberry Ice Cream
• Butter Finger Cake

If you make sure to freeze this cake completely before transport, it will stay cool and not melt for several hours, especially if transported in an insulated container.

Optional Toppings

Using crumbled cookies or other toppings on the top of the final layer of whipped topping can decorate and give the cake some extra flavor. Here are a few ideas:

• mini chocolate chips
• crushed heath bar candy
• oreo cookies
• crushed peanuts
• peanut butter chips