This Oreo ice cream sandwich cake has a layer of hot fudge in the middle and is topped with refreshing whipped topping and fun garnishes for a simply delicious dessert. With no baking, this Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Cake is completely doable and great for busy moms and party planners everywhere.
Birthday ice cream cake is highly requested in our house so when I was given this recipe, we couldn’t wait to try it out and it was quite the hit! Everyone loved the creamy vanilla ice cream between layers of everything chocolate and I loved how easy it was to put together and serve amongst the chaos of birthday party madness! So switch out that old cake recipe for this new ‘cooler’ cake today!
Cookie and Cream Ice Cream Cake Recipe
This easy ice cream cake recipe comes together with just 4 ingredients and a little bit of time for a perfectly presentable cake that everyone enjoys!
Ingredients
- 30 Oreo cookies, divided: 20 finely crushed, 10 roughly crushed
- 24 Vanilla ice cream sandwiches
- 11.75 ounces hot fudge ice cream topping
- 8 ounces Whipped topping or Cool Whip
Optional Toppings and Garnishes
Directions
First, in a 9×13-inch pan, place 12 ice cream sandwiches evenly on the bottom of the pan to form the first layer. You might have to cut some to fit the exact pan dimensions.
Next, in a medium bowl, mix together the 20 finely crushed Oreos and hot fudge topping. Then spread this over the layer of ice cream sandwiches.
Third, add another layer of ice cream sandwiches. Like a puzzle, just cut them to fit.
Then spread on a thick layer of whipped topping or Cool whip making sure to get into any holes on the sides.
Finally, sprinkle on the roughly crushed Oreos. Add any additional toppings like more pipped whipped topping, mini Oreos, sprinkles, and a drizzle of the magic shell topping. Decorate as you like and have fun!
Freeze the ice cream cake for at least 2 hours or until it sets back up again. Promptly serve ice cream cake once removed from the freezer and enjoy!
There’s no bad time to eat a good ice cream cake. This Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Cake is perfect for birthday parties, backyard BBQs, holidays, and church gatherings too. It’s so simple you might just find yourself making it any day for a cool treat!
Tips for a Great Homemade Ice Cream Cake
- When working with ice cream sandwiches, it’s important to work fast so your cake doesn’t completely melt before it’s made. Having all items prepared beforehand (like crushing the Oreos) and quickly unwrapping the ice cream sandwiches (Kids love to help with this!) seems to work out the best.
- If the hot fudge topping is hard to get out of the jar or doesn’t want to mix, try heating it in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time or just to the point of syrup for easier mixing. Don’t overheat it or it will melt your ice cream.
- If you are finding that your cake is melting rapidly, put it back in the freezer to chill and harden for around an hour.
- This cookies and cream ice cream cake can be made a day in advance for easier party planning.
How do you store Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Cake?
This ice cream cake can be stored uncovered in the freezer until served or for up to 24 hours. Then cover leftovers with plastic wrap or store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
How to Customize this Easy Ice Cream Cake recipe?
Looking to jazz it up a little? Run out of Oreos? The easiest way to customize a homemade ice cream cake is to switch out the ice cream topping or the crushed cookies on top. You can try caramel ice cream topping instead of hot fudge and top it with chopped peanuts for a Turtle Ice Cream Cake idea. Or you can simply switch out the roughly crushed Oreos on top for any favorite chopped candy or candy bar. Try making an M&M’s Ice Cream Cake, Reese’s Ice Cream, or Milky Way Ice Cream Cake. Also, crushed Snickers, Butterfingers, or 3 Musketeers. Soon you will be finding any occasion to make an ice cream cake!
Other Delicious Desserts
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right?!?! So let’s talk about some of the best breakfast and brunch options out there. These Easy Crepes are simple and easily customizable. This Cherry Brunch Cake is light a sweet. And this Butterscotch Coffee Cake is delectable with its caramelized pecans and simple flavors!
Then there’s this amazing Cherry Cream Cheese Cresent Ring. It is a layer of cream cheese and sweet cherry pie filling sandwiched between the flaky goodness of crescent rolls all baked up golden brown and delicious. Perfect for brunch or anytime!
Next, is one of our try and true favorites. I have been making the Gooey Chocolate-Caramel Fantasy dessert since high school. Looks fancy, tastes amazing, and I perfected it at 16 so you know it can’t be too difficult!
Lastly, who doesn’t love cookies! Try out the Easy Brookie Cookies, Classic Sugar Cookies, or Simple Cake Cookies for a sweet treat anytime!
Oreo Fudge Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
- 30 Oreo cookies divided: 20 finely crushed, 10 roughly crushed
- 11.75 ounce hot fudge ice cream topping
- 24 vanllia ice cream sandwiches
- 8 ounce Whipped topping or Cool Whip
Additional Optional Toppings
- Mini Oreos
- Magic Shell chocolate fudge topping
- sprinkles
- Whipped topping for piping
Instructions
- In a 9×13-inch pan, place 12 ice cream sandwiches evenly on the bottom of the pan to form the first layer. You might have to cut some to fit the exact pan dimensions.
- Next, in a medium bowl, mix together the 20 finely crushed Oreos and hot fudge topping. Then spread this over the layer of ice cream sandwiches.
- Add another layer of ice cream sandwiches. Like a puzzle, just cut them to fit.
- Then spread on a thick layer of whipped topping or Cool whip making sure to get into any holes on the sides.
- Finally, sprinkle on the roughly crushed Oreos. Add any additional toppings like more pipped whipped topping, mini Oreos, sprinkles, and a drizzle of the magic shell topping. Decorate as you like and have fun!
- Freeze the ice cream cake for at least 2 hours or until it sets back up again. Promptly serve ice cream cake once remove from the freezer and enjoy!
Notes
- When working with ice cream sandwiches, it’s important to work fast so your cake doesn’t completely melt before it’s made. Having all items prepared beforehand (like crushing the Oreos) and quickly unwrapping the ice cream sandwiches(Even kids love to help out here!) seems to work out the best.
- If the hot fudge topping is hard to get out of the jar or doesn’t want to mix, try heating it in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time or just to the point of syrup for easier mixing. Don’t overheat it or it will melt your ice cream.
- If you are finding that your cake is melting rapidly, put it back in the freezer to chill and harden for around an hour.
- This cookies and cream ice cream cake can be made a day in advance for easier party planning.
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