Description
M&M ice cream sandwich cake delivers delightful layers of frozen magic that delight dessert enthusiasts. Sweet cookie layers and creamy ice cream create a playful summer treat you’ll devour with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ice Cream Components:
- 12 ice cream sandwiches (vanilla or any flavor)
Topping and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tub (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- ½ cup chocolate syrup
- ¼ cup caramel sauce (optional)
Decorative Elements:
- 1 cup mini M&Ms
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Create a solid foundation by meticulously arranging ice cream sandwiches in a precise single layer across the bottom of a rectangular dish, carefully trimming edges if necessary to ensure a perfect fit.
- Generously apply a smooth, even blanket of whipped topping across the first sandwich layer, transforming the surface into a creamy canvas.
- Artfully drizzle chocolate syrup in elegant zigzag patterns, allowing the rich dark liquid to cascade between the whipped topping’s delicate peaks.
- Scatter mini M&Ms across the surface, creating a colorful mosaic that adds vibrant texture and playful crunch to the dessert landscape.
- Carefully position the second tier of ice cream sandwiches directly atop the first layer, creating a symmetrical and sturdy architectural structure.
- Repeat the whipped topping application, ensuring complete coverage with a consistent, velvety layer that embraces the sandwich edges.
- Enhance the visual appeal by drizzling additional chocolate syrup and optional caramel sauce, creating intricate patterns that promise indulgent flavor.
- Sprinkle the remaining M&Ms and decorative sprinkles across the top, transforming the dessert into a festive, eye-catching centerpiece.
- Securely wrap the assembled cake in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then nestle into the freezer for a minimum of 2-3 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to solidify.
- Prior to serving, remove the cake from the freezer and allow it to soften slightly for 10 minutes, ensuring clean, effortless slicing and a pleasantly creamy consistency.
Notes
- Keep ice cream sandwiches slightly frozen but not rock hard for easier arranging and cutting.
- Use room temperature whipped topping for smoother spreading without tearing sandwich layers.
- Slightly warm chocolate syrup helps create more even drizzling across the dessert surface.
- Let cake sit for 10 minutes before serving to achieve perfect slice-friendly texture without melting completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg