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July 4th Ice Cream Cake

Published: June 29, 2020 | Last Updated: May 11, 2022 | Lisa 10 Comments
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Last Updated May 11th, 2022 at 09:32 pm by Lisa

A round ice cream cake with whip cream frosting and patriotic sprinkles on a table with red white and blue star decorations.

Make an Oreo ice cream cake for dessert this summer. It has an incredible red velvet cookie crust, layers of ice cream, pound cake, caramel, chocolate sauce, whip cream, and fun sprinkles.

For years, I have made this recipe in a 9 x 11 glass pan, and that is fine and works really well.

But don't you think the "cake shape" and patriotic spirit is adorable and one of the best 4th of July Desserts? Honestly, I make this year-round and have friends and family who adore it...

Ice Cream Cake Tips

PRO TIP: Keep placing the pan back in the freezer as you work through the layers. This helps freeze the cake faster as the pan is quite cold.

Can I Use A Glass 9 x 11 pan for this recipe?

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Yes, for years I made this dessert in a 9 x 11 glass casserole dish. dishes For some reason, I thought why not try to make try a large springform pan shaped like a traditional baked cake? And it works!

Will The Springform Pan leak?

The one I bought, has a very sturdy base and is only a tiny bit dripped out. You can easily wipe off any excess drips with a damp paper towel.

A springform pan works for cheesecakes, and are round cake pans with a bottom that pops out, held by a locking collar forming the sides and keeping liquid from dripping out.

Do I Need To Line The Springform Pan?

No. You will want to freeze the cake overnight, and it will pop right out of the ring easily once rock solid.

Let's Make It!

A round ice cream cake topped with whip cream and red white and blue sprinkles.
How To Store Ice Cream Cake?


Keep in the freezer. If you buy one, keep it in the box. Homemade recipes can be kept in the dish or pan you make it in, and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.

What Is Ice Cream Cake Frosting


One of the best easy "frostings" is a whip topping product. It spreads so well and holds sprinkles and other decorations. It will firm up in the freezer somewhat which makes it easier to cover and kept frozen.

How Long Is Ice Cream Cake Good For?


It will keep well up to 2-3 weeks in the freezer. Be sure to wrap it well or place it in an airtight container.

Where Did You Find The Patriotic Sprinkles?

Fancy Sprinkles has the most amazing sprinkles for cake decorating...I am loving this company.

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These red, white, and blue Fourth of July cold desserts will make your party one to remember, and cool down your guests!

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A round ice cream cake with red white and blue sprinkles and pinwheel decorations.
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Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Serve an Ice Cream Cake frozen dessert this summer or for July 4th. This recipe has an incredible red velvet Oreo cookie crust, layers of ice cream, pound cake, caramel, chocolate sauce, whip cream, and fun sprinkles.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Freezer Time 8 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 207kcal
Author Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Pro Springform Pan
Patriotic Sprinkles
White Candy Pearls
Small Spatula

Ingredients

red velvet oreo crust

  • 1 package red velvet Oreos, crushed or regular ones
  • ½ cup salted butter (1 stick melted butter)

cake layers

  • 12 oz container real vanilla bean ice cream
  • 12 oz pound cake
  • 12 oz chocolate sauce (Hersheys)
  • 15 oz caramel sauce

"frosting"

  • 24 oz Cool Whip 2 12 oz containers!
  • 1 jar Patriotic 4th sprinkles

Instructions

prep

  • Make room in the freezer for a round springform pan (or 9 x 13 glass dish).
  • Meanwhile, take the ice cream out of the freezer to soften for 2 hours.

make the oreo crust

  • Melt a stick of butter in microwave in a small bowl.
  • Crush red Oreos in a zip lock bag, roll with rolling pin. In a small bowl, mix crushed Oreos with melted butter.
  • Press crushed Oreo butter mixture into the springform pan (or 9 x 13 glass dish) use the bottom/side of measuring cup. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.

assemble the cake

  • Cut brown sides off pound cake, and slice into small ½-1” pieces.
  • Take pan out of the freezer, and place pound cake pieces in the bottom, spread evenly.
  • Pour/spread ½ container of melted ice cream (reserve ½ of container for later) all over the top of red Oreo crust and smooth with a small spatula.
  • Drizzle about ½ of each container of chocolate sauce and caramel sauce all over the melted ice cream. Don't add too much chocolate sauce or it is TOO sweet! Pour the other ½ of melted vanilla ice cream on top and smooth evenly.

decorate the cake

  • Refreeze overnight, then remove the springform pan ring by unlocking the clamp. Leave the ice cream cake on the spring form pan plate. Decorate with Cool Whip using a small offset spatula, sprinkle with patriotic sprinkles on sides and top.
  • Rereeze the cake an hour or so, then carefully cover with clear plastic wrap until ready to eat. Enjoy, this is a beloved family favorite turned patriotic!

Notes

Can I Use A Regular 9 x 11 pan?

Absolutely! For years, I made ice cream cakes in glass 9 x 11 dishes, but using a springform pan really works and it looks just like a regular cake.

Do I Need To Line The Springform Pan?

Nope! In fact, it popped right out of the ring so easily once it was frozen overnight.

Does A Springform pan leak?

The one I bought, has a very sturdy base, and just a tiny bit dripped out. You can easily wipe off any excess drips with a damp paper towel.

Where Did You Find The Patriotic Sprinkles?

Fancy Sprinkles has the most amazing sprinkles for cake decorating...I am loving this company. (I was not sponsored by them, I just love their products).
 

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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  1. ronak mehta says

    July 17, 2020 at 1:03 am

    Thanks for sharing awesome recipe, your instructions are going to be very helpful for me to make this ice cream cake. Thank you so much.

    Reply
  2. Fitoru fitness says

    December 08, 2019 at 10:45 pm

    I love ice cream. That is why my mouth is watering right now. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. David Mullane says

    July 04, 2019 at 3:18 am

    5 stars
    Hi ! Happy 4th July to You. It is great to see this superb patriotic cake. I hope it will taste as good as it looks. I will definitely try this one. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Sara says

    July 03, 2019 at 9:30 am

    I have a question, albeit a dumb one perhaps. I have never heard of a "cube" of butter before. I've heard of sticks of butter, though. What is a cube? Really want to make this, looks and sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      July 03, 2019 at 9:36 am

      Good Morning Sara! You are correct, it is a stick of butter...I will update the recipe so it's clear. So glad you are making the ice cream cake, it is a family favorite! Curious, are you making it in a large say 9x13 dish, or the springform pan? It works either way, enjoy it...our family eats it very fast!

      Reply
      • Sara Fredette says

        July 03, 2019 at 9:53 am

        Springform I'm thinking 😊 thank you!!

        Reply
        • Lisa says

          July 04, 2019 at 10:38 am

          Sara, that is great! I am sure your party will be a blast, enjoy, and Happy 4th!

  5. Paige says

    June 25, 2019 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    Looks so pretty and I bet it really wows the holiday crowd!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      June 25, 2019 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you so much Paige, I love the sprinkles, fun right? Happy July 4th to you!! XO

      Reply
  6. Jessica Robinson says

    July 23, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, this ice cream cake sounds divine!! So many wonderful flavors combined into one delicious cake that is super easy to make! Loving the colorful sprinkles!

    Reply

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