The 21 Most Delish, Creamy, Dreamy Ice Cream Cake Recipes (2024)

The 21 Most Delish, Creamy, Dreamy Ice Cream Cake Recipes (1)

On a hot summer day (or really any day), there's seriously nothing better than ice cream with a slice of cake. But why stop there? Why not combine those two already tasty treats to make the ice cream cake of your dreams? Whether they're flavored like your favorite ice cream truck novelty bar (like our strawberry shortcake ice cream cake), or classic chocolate and vanilla, we will take any opportunity to have a slice of a creamy, dreamy ice cream cake.

Ice cream cakes are also insanely easy to customize with whatever cake and ice cream combo you're craving, so please do go wild. We can't wait to experiment with these flavors for our next ice cream cakes: chocolate cake with coconut ice cream, strawberry cake with vanilla ice cream, and red velvet cake with red velvet ice cream.

If you need any inspiration, check out all our favorite homemade ice cream recipes and cake recipes. You can also toss out the cake idea entirely and make a huge cookie for a giant chipwich, layer ice cream sandwiches to make our ice cream sandwich cake, or go all ice cream for our spumoni ice cream cake.

Still craving more chilly treats? If you've never tried making an icebox cake, you're seriously missing out. If you can make whipped cream, you're halfway to the easiest, coolest dessert ever. Ready in 10 minutes and still satisfying that craving for a full-fledged ice cream cake, icebox cakes are a great, easy alternative. All you need are your favorite cookies for layering (like Oreos, Nilla Wafers, or chocolate chip cookies), whipped cream, and a little bit of chill time to bring it all together.

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Giant Chipwich Cake

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The most annoying thing about a great chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich is how small it is (am I right?). This chipwich cake busts right through that problem. Better yet? Set up a DIY ice cream sandwich bar with any of our ice cream sandwiches!

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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake

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Smart kids knew the best treat from the ice cream truck was the strawberry shortcake novelty bar, with its combination of strawberry and vanilla ice cream coated in shortcake crumbs. Golden sandwich cookies (like Oreos) and freeze-dried strawberries are the secret to the irresistibly crunch topping for this spin on strawberry shortcake.

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Perfect Ice Cream Cake

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The best part about an ice cream cake is that you can personalize it any way you want. This one is pretty classic, but we're dying to try one with strawberry cake layers and vanilla ice cream!

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Spumoni Ice Cream Cake

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Six pints of ice cream and magic shell to top it off? This ice cream cake makes us want to make Italian-hands at it, it's that good.

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Cookies 'N' Cream Ice Cream Pie

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We get it; maybe you just can't choose between a chocolaty pie, cake, or ice cream? This ice cream pie is the most delicious compromise: a buttery Oreo crust is filled with a cookies 'n' cream ice cream (and plenty of hot fudge sauce).

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Ice Cream Poke Cake

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With chocolate cake as your ice cream cake base, you're already off to a strong start with this dessert. But we went ahead and infused this with tons of Neapolitan ice cream flavor by adding plenty of strawberry ice cream and whipped cream to make this poke cake beyond legendary.

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Giant Ice Cream Sandwich

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No, you're not dreaming! Better yet, all this giant ice cream sandwich requires is a boxed chocolate cake mix and two quarts of vanilla ice cream.

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Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake

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Why stop at just making banana pudding? We clearly couldn't, so we layered a homemade banana pudding ice cream between layers of vanilla cake, Nilla Wafers, and plenty of sliced bananas.

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Snickers Ice Cream Cake

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Calling all Snickers lovers: This brownie ice cream cake will absolutely blow your mind. Take it to the next level by folding in chopped Snickers bars to your brownie batter before baking.

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Fried Ice Cream Cake

Your favorite fried ice cream is now a massive shareable ice cream cake! It all starts with caramelizing crispy cereal in butter, sugar, and cinnamon, which brings that signature richness to each creamy layer.

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Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake

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This impressive dessert is surprisingly easy to make. To ensure your ice cream is easily spreadable, transfer to a bowl and stir until the consistency is smooth and uniform throughout. This simple step makes constructing the cake SO much easier!

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Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake

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From Neapolitan cupcakes to Neapolitan bundt cake, we can't get enough of this classic flavor trio. This ice cream cake comes complete with a tender chocolate cake layer and two creamy layers of strawberry and vanilla ice cream, truly something to please everyone.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream Cake

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We are forever changed when we realized you can 100% make a crust out of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Feel free to try this out with your favorite cereal, but there's just something special about buttery cinnamon cereal with layers of vanilla ice cream and dulce de leche.

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July 4th Ice Cream Cake

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We really can't tell you what our favorite part of this patriotic ice cream cake is. The rich chocolate cake infused with a delicious zip of coffee? The sprinkles and Oreo-studded creamy ice cream? The chocolate ganache and whipped cream frosting? We think it might be all of the above. This blows those Carvel ice cream cakes of our childhood right out of the water.

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Death By Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

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While testing this recipe, we learned that when you bake cakes in 9" pans, they shrink as they cool and end up fitting perfectly into an 8" springform pan. It's the secret to the perfectly neat edges of this ultra-chocolaty ice cream cake.

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Baked Alaska

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Baked Alaska sounds complicated and fussy, but it's really super easy. Three layers of ice cream and a brownie crust all surrounded by a toasty meringue make up this nostalgic ice cream cake. Feel free to swap in your favorite ice cream flavors!

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slu*tty Brownie Ice Cream Cake

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With layers of brownie, Oreos, cookie dough, and ice cream, everyone is going to be more than happy with this crowd-pleasing dessert. Putting in the time to create all of these magical layers is way worth it.

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Rainbow Ice Cream Cake

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This ice cream cake has major layers. All you need are some mixing bowls, a loaf pan, and food coloring to make this beautiful masterpiece. Want more rainbow inspiration? Check out all our favorite rainbow recipes.

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Banana Split Ice Cream Cake

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This just might be the giant banana split of your dreams: layers of sliced bananas, strawberry and chocolate ice cream, and Nilla Wafers, all finished with an Oreo crust. If you love this, try our banana split lasagna next!

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Kit Kat Ice Cream Cake

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This ice cream cake is made entirely from store-bought ingredients, which means you have absolutely no excuse not to make this ice cream cake. Perfect for all the Kit Kat lovers, this cake is like having a giant, frozen Kit Kat.

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FAQs

Which flavour is best in ice cream cake? ›

4> Mint Chocolate Chip: If you want a refreshing option, mint chocolate chip is a great choice. The mint flavor pairs well with chocolate cake layers. 5> Strawberry: For a fruity twist, you can use strawberry ice cream. It adds a pop of color and a refreshing taste to your ice cream cake.

Which is healthier, cake or ice cream? ›

Ice cream's low glycemic index, minerals, and vitamins make it a healthier choice compared to other desserts such as candy, soda, or cake. Although ice cream is a dessert, it can be eaten in moderation. Remember, the research is based on eating only one-half cup of ice cream per day.

What was the fancy ice cream cake in the 80s? ›

Viennetta was introduced in the United States and Canada in the late 1980s under the Breyer's brand, and was discontinued in the mid-1990s, but was re-introduced in the US in 2021 under the Good Humor brand.

What flavor of ice cream goes best with German chocolate cake? ›

You could pair a German chocolate cake with our Blue Door Butter Pecan. Our sweet and salty pecan filled craft ice cream makes a decadent and unique pair with the coconut, chocolate, and pecans of the German chocolate.

What are the 3 most popular cake flavors? ›

Here are some of the most popular cake flavors: Red Velvet Cake. White Cake & Vanilla. Strawberry & Angel Food Cake.

What is the frosting on ice cream cake made of? ›

Frost with whipped cream: Whip the cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla until it forms soft peaks. Use an offset spatula to spread the whipped cream all over the cake. If desired, use a piping bag to create rosettes or other decorations.

What is the most unhealthy dessert? ›

The 9 Most Unhealthy Desserts (Some with More than 2,000 Calories!)
  • Tiramisu. ...
  • Pecan Pie. ...
  • Brownie Sundae. ...
  • Banana Split. ...
  • Chocolate Lava Cake. ...
  • Cheesecake. ...
  • Carrot Cake. ...
  • Milkshake. When you eat ice cream in a cone or a cup, you're probably keenly aware of how much ice cream you're consuming.
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What is a good ice cream substitute for high cholesterol? ›

The following are some suitable options: Sorbet: This is a dairy-free option consisting primarily of fruit puree, water, and sugar. It does not contain the fats present in regular ice cream but can contain high levels of sugar. Frozen yogurt: Frozen yogurt often has lower fat and cholesterol than regular ice cream.

How unhealthy is ice cream cake? ›

Ice cream cake contains 413 calories per 138 g serving. This serving contains 20 g of fat, 4.5 g of protein and 55 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 43 g sugar and 0.7 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Ice cream cake contains 6.7 g of saturated fat and 83 mg of cholesterol per serving.

What is Elvis Presley ice cream? ›

Vanilla ice cream with strawberries and chocolate flakes.

What are the black crunchy things in ice cream cake? ›

Those chocolate crunchies are made using the same delicious cookies from our Flying Saucer Ice Cream Sandwiches. This ain't no ordinary cookie crumble. This is a patented Carvel delicacy at its finest.

What was the popular ice cream in the 1970s? ›

1970s: Mint Chocolate Chip

It's been an American favorite ever since. If it's your favorite, then you'll love these grasshopper-inspired desserts, too.

What does German cake taste like? ›

The name German chocolate cake is a little deceiving as it is not actually a German dessert and traditionally the cake is a lighter colored cake with a mild chocolate taste and the entire cake is usually covered in coconut pecan frosting.

What is the most popular ice cream flavor in Germany? ›

Vanilla, chocolate, nut, and stracciatella have long been the undisputed favourites among German ice cream fans – followed by cherry and strawberry.

Which Flavour is best in ice cream? ›

Vanilla reigns supreme as the most popular ice cream flavor around the globe.

Which Flavour cake is best in taste? ›

Here is the best cake flavours in India:
  1. Chocolate Cake Flavour. The first choice of every Indian – The Chocolate Cake. ...
  2. Vanilla Cake Flavour. ...
  3. Strawberry Cake Flavour. ...
  4. Butterscotch Cake Flavour. ...
  5. Red velvet Cake Flavour. ...
  6. Fruit Cake Flavour. ...
  7. Pineapple Cake Flavour. ...
  8. Rasmalai Cake Flavour.
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What is the most preferred ice cream flavor? ›

Vanilla, the most popular ice cream flavor in the world, is often considered as America's favorite flavor due to its simplicity and compatibility with a wide range of desserts and toppings. Originating from the French in the 18th century, it has become a global favorite.

Which Flavour is best in vanilla cake? ›

Lemon: The zesty brightness of lemon complements the creaminess of vanilla cake. Lemon zest or a light lemon glaze can awaken the taste buds and add a refreshing dimension to the dessert. Orange: A touch of orange zest or a drizzle of orange syrup can bring a tangy, citrusy twist to vanilla cake.

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