Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Are you looking for an easy dessert that takes less than 15 minutes to make? This ice cream sandwich cake features layers of hot fudge, peanut butter, whipped topping and peanut butter cups. No baking, just enjoying!

Why this recipe works

Chocolate-peanut butter lovers rejoice. This peanut butter ice cream sandwich cake is loaded with layers of chocolate fudge, peanut butter, whipped topping and peanut butter cups.

It’s so easy to put together and everyone loves piles of ice cream. That makes this an easy to solution and there’s no baking involved.

This would make a great alternative to the traditional birthday cake. I also think it would be perfect for Father’s Day!

Expert Tips & FAQs

A helpful hint I learned from my chef brother is to cover cardboard with foil as a base for the ice cream sandwich cake. They do this when assembling cakes so they don’t slip and they’re easy to carry from counter to freezer to table.

Things you will need:

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• 12 ice cream sandwiches
• 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce, warmed
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, warmed
• 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
• 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups
• Small microwave safe bowls
• Measuring cups
• Spatula
• Chopping knife

How to Make Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

There are two ways to build this cake, but the same basic principles apply. The first way (which is how I did it), is to assemble the layers free form without any pan. I love the way this one looks – it reminds me of a naked cake and you can build the layers as high as you want.

The second way to prepare this is in a pan. The size isn’t so important since you can cut the sandwiches to fit. I definitely recommend this way if you plan on transporting the dessert or space is tight in the freezer.

1. To begin, start with a layer of frozen ice cream sandwiches. I used vanilla, but chocolate ice cream would also be good here.

2. Next, drizzle on a layer of hot fudge sauce, then drizzle melted peanut butter.

3. Spread on a layer of whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups.

4. Repeat these layers 2 more times and then place in the freezer. I recommend waiting until it has frozen before covering.

More Chocolate/Peanut Butter Recipes

• Buckeye Brownie Cookies
• Peanut Butter Cookies
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna

I may never be able to eat ice cream sandwiches the traditional way again! There are so many flavor possibilities here such as our Pistachio Ice Cream Cake!

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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake (5 Ingredients)

This peanut butter ice cream sandwich cake features layers of hot fudge, peanut butter, whipped topping and peanut butter cups. To top it all off, this easy no bake dessert comes together in less than 15 minutes!

5 from 15 votes

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12

15 minutes mins

Calories: 416

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 12 ice cream sandwiches
• ▢ ½ cup hot fudge sauce warmed
• ▢ ½ cup peanut butter warmed
• ▢ 1 ½ cups whipped topping thawed
• ▢ 1 cup mini peanut butter cups chopped

Instructions

• Layer 4 ice cream sandwiches in a row, long ends touching.
• Spread with 2 heaping tablespoons hot fudge, then drizzle with 2 heaping tablespoons of peanut butter.
• Cover with 1/2 cup whipped topping and sprinkle with 1/3 cup peanut butter cups.
• Repeat layers 2 more times. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 416cal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg

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This post originally appeared here on Jul 31, 2018.