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Recipe Cost $11.88
Recipe Serving Cost $0.75
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This Oreo Ice Cream Cake recipe is a no-bake layered dessert made with ice cream, Oreo cookies, hot fudge, and Cool Whip. This is one of Beth's most requested recipes!  via @easybudgetrecipes

This Oreo Ice Cream Cake recipe is a no-bake layered dessert made with ice cream, Oreo cookies, hot fudge, and Cool Whip. This cake is one of Beth’s most requested recipes! 

This Oreo Ice Cream Cake serves 16 and costs $11.88 to make; that’s only $0.75 per serving! An Ice Cream Cake at Dairy Queen costs three times as much.

For more desserts that you can make for way less at home, check out our Chick-Fil-A Copycat Frosted Lemonade or our Copycat Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake. A slice of Oreo Ice Cream Cake on a white plate topped with hot fudge and cherries.

 

 

Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Last week we celebrated our first anniversary at Easy Budget Recipes! We are beyond excited at where this last year has taken us. We want to celebrate with each other and YOU! The best way we know how to celebrate is through food, but it is still hot. 

Living in the southwest, the only way to survive summer is through ice cream! We like to eat a lot of it (especially Jess!). For our kiddos who have a summer birthday, there is no way we are heating our kitchens to make a regular cake. That’s where this Oreo Ice Cream Cake recipe comes in.

This ice cream cake is the perfect solution for summer-time birthdays and celebrations. Or any time of the year if you ask Jess! This ice cream cake is a simple and cool dessert that the kids can help make basically on their own.

The layers of crushed Oreos, cookies and cream ice cream, hot fudge with a whipped topping take a boring bowl of ice cream to the next level! These simple four ingredients come together in a no-bake dessert that will leave your family and guests thinking you spent hours and hours making the cake. 

Your secret is safe with us. Now you can have your Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Cake in no time at all, without spending a fortune on it, and eat it too! 

An overhead picture of the cake in the pan and a couple of slices on white plates.

How do you soften ice cream for a cake?

There are a few different options for softening your ice cream, depending on the amount of time you have available. You can place the ice cream directly from the freezer into the fridge and leave it for about 20-30 minutes before using it.

Or set it on your counter for about 10-15 minutes. Just do not forget about it, or you will be left with a liquid mess!

If you are short on time, you can set the ice cream container in the microwave and cook at 30% power for 30 seconds. 

Should you put ice cream cake in the fridge?

Ice Cream Cakes are best when you store them in the freezer. You can remove it from the freezer shortly before serving to give the cake a few minutes to soften up enough to cut it but not long enough to melt. 

How do you cut an ice cream cake?

After letting your ice cream cake rest on the counter at room temperature for a few minutes to thaw, grab a knife and a class of hot water. Dip your knife in hot water and wipe off the excess water.

You will be amazed at how easy you can slice through the frozen cake. Always dip your knife back into the hot water and wipe again with each new slice. 

How much will this Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Cake recipe cost to make: 

RECIPE COST: $11.88

PRICE PER SERVING: $0.75

An overhead picture of all of the ingredients needed to make this Oreo Ice Cream Cake recipe.

  • 2 (1.5 quarts) Cookies and Cream Ice Cream – $5.94
  • 1 (12.8 oz) Hershey’s Hot Fudge Sauce – $1.98
  • 30 Oreo Cookies – $2.12
  • 8 oz tub Cool Whip – $1.84

To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. 

How to make Oreo Ice Cream Cake recipe: 

STEP ONE:  First, soften the ice cream enough so you can spread it. Then scoop all of the ice cream into a 9×13 dish, spreading it evenly in the pan. 

STEP TWO: Next, put 3/4 of Oreo cookie crumbs over the ice cream layer. After spreading the cookie crumbs, pour hot fudge over the cookies.

The first layer of ice cream and Oreo cookie crumbs spread into the pan.

STEP THREE: Then spread the next container of ice cream over the cookie layer. Spread it carefully. 

STEP FOUR:  Spread the cool whip over the ice cream. 

More ice cream and cool whip spread into the pan.

STEP FIVE: Top with remaining Oreo cookie crumbs. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and foil and freeze for at least four hours. 

STEP SIX: Finally, slice and serve. Serve with more hot fudge and maraschino cherries. 

The last layer of cookie crumbs spread over the ice cream cake.

Cook’s Tools:

  • ice cream scoop
  • 9×13 pan
  • rubber spatula

The Flavor and Recipe Variations

You can use any flavor of ice cream you would like for this cake. Our kids want to pick two different flavors for the layers when we make this for their birthday cake. Some of our favorites to use are mint chocolate chip, strawberry, and chocolate chip cookie dough. 

How long is it good for:

Serve: You’ll need to place the leftover cake in the freezer within 30 minutes of slicing and serving. 

Store and Freeze: This Oreo ice cream cake will keep in the freezer for up to one month, but we doubt it will last that long! 

How to get the kids involved with this recipe:

Ages 2-3: Your kiddo will love helping to spread the ice cream with a rubber spatula. They will get a kick out of doing this! 

Ages 4-5: Let your child help smash up the Oreos into pieces. Breaking something has never been so fun!

Ages 6-8: This is a great recipe to let your kiddo try on their own while you watch over their shoulder. It is just that easy!

Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe. 

Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

A slice of Oreo ice cream cake on a white plate topped with cherries.

Beth’s Pro Tip: Try different flavors of your favorite ice creams! Keep the hot fudge and crushed Oreo layers and tell us your favorite ice cream combos. Beth’s is Blue Bell Vanilla and Peanut Butter Moose tracks!

More dessert recipes:

  • 4th of July Poke Cake
  • Cake Mix Peach Cobbler
  • Chick-Fil-A Copycat Frosted Lemonade
  • Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies
  • Mini Apple Pies
  • Chocolate Glazed Biscuit Donuts
  • Brownie Cookies
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Bon Bons
  • Mom’s Lemon Lush
  • Chocolate Wacky Cake
  • Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie
  • Cheesecake Fruit Salad
  • Death by Chocolate Poke Cake
  • Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake
  • Mini Apple Pies
A slice of Oreo ice cream cake on a white plate topped with cherries.
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OREO Ice Cream Cake

Recipe Cost $11.88
Recipe Serving Cost $0.75
This Oreo Ice Cream Cake recipe is a no-bake layered dessert made with ice cream, Oreo cookies, hot fudge, and Cool Whip.
Prep Time30 mins
Freezing Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, hot fudge, Oreo
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 573kcal
Author: Easy Budget Recipes Original!

Equipment

  • ice cream scoop
  • 9x13 pan
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE:

  • 3 quarts Cookies and Cream ice cream
  • 12.8 oz jar Hershey’s Hot Fudge Sauce
  • 30 OREO Cookies crushed with a few big chunks
  • 8 oz tub cool whip

GARNISHES:

  • hot fudge
  • Maraschino cherries
  • chocolate sprinkles
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Instructions

SOFTEN ICE CREAM:

  • Take the ice cream out to soften on the counter so that it’s soft enough to spread but not melted to a liquid.

ASSEMBLE:

  • Use a 9x13 dish and scoop the entire contents of one of the ½ gallon containers in the dish. Try to spread ice cream so that it is spread somewhat evenly in the pan.
  • Put ¾ of OREO cookie crumbs over ice cream.
  • Pour entire contents of warm Hot fudge over the cookie layer.
  • Spread the next container of ice cream over the cookie layer. Try to spread this layer somewhat smoothly, too.
  • Spread the cool whip over the ice cream.
  • Top with remaining OREO cookie crumbs.

FREEZE:

  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for 4 hours or up to overnight.

SERVE:

  • Garnish with more hot fudge, Maraschino cherries, and sprinkles (all optional). Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Antoinette M

    September 8, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    This looks so delicious and would be a big hit with my family!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      September 10, 2020 at 7:48 am

      It is a family favorite for sure!

  2. Mya Murphy

    September 8, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    My stepsons would love this..and easy enough for them to do pretty much by themselves? This is awesome..and yummo!!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      September 10, 2020 at 7:49 am

      They can totally do it by themselves! Head over to our Instagram page @easybudgetrecipes and see our tutorial with my 5-year-old making it!

  3. Barrie

    September 8, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    This might be my husband’s new birthday cake! He LOVES oreo anything!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      September 10, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Oh yeah! He will definitely love this then!

  4. Michelle J.

    September 9, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    That looks perfect for a birthday!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      September 10, 2020 at 7:50 am

      100%! I’m making it this week for my daughter’s birthday in fact, per her request!

  5. Donna

    September 9, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    I love how easy this is to make! I would like to try making it with mocha fudge and peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream flavors.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      September 10, 2020 at 7:51 am

      Oohhh my husband would love the peanut butter chocolate chip!!

  6. Susan Broughton

    September 9, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    This recipe looks and sounds delicious! I am definitely going to try it!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      September 10, 2020 at 7:52 am

      Susan, definitely come back and let us know how you liked it!

  7. Suzanne Greene

    September 11, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    This recipe looks so good, and it’s easy to make!

    Reply
  8. Cassandra D

    September 13, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    5 stars
    I would really like to try the Oreo Ice Cream Cake recipe., because it looks so amazing.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      September 14, 2020 at 6:45 am

      Girl you are going to love it!! We have already had it twice this week because two of my kids have birthdays within a week of each other and both requested it for their birthday cake! So fun to mix up the flavors.

  9. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    September 24, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family

    Reply
  10. Sydnie

    September 24, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love this treat and so excited to share it to my family and friends!

    Reply

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