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By Heath Goldman
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Published Jul 3, 2018
Myth: Ice cream cakes are reserved for your toddler’s birthday. Here, 50 chic and scrumptious stunners that totally kick Carvel to the curb. Party at your place?
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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
No mixing, measuring or baking—just layer and stick it in the freezer.
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Ombre Ice Cream Cake
It’s surprisingly easy to assemble.
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Kit Kat Bar Ice-cream Cake
Our favorite candy bar just got better.
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Ice Cream Cake
Psst: you don’t have to turn on the oven.
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Half Baked Harvest
Triple Layer Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Cake
Go big or go home.
Also the Crumbs Please
Peanut Butter S’mores Ice Cream Cake
Cut a slice, and gooey marshmallow will ooze out.
The Seasoned Mom
Five-ingredient Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
It’s ready with just 10 minutes of prep.
Amanda's Cookin'
Raspberry Ice Cream Delight
It’s a cold slice of heaven.
Broma Bakery
Pint-sized (literally ) Funfetti Ice Cream Cake
Dare we call it personal-size?
Sally's Baking Addiction
Brownie Baked Alaska
Completely Delicious
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake
Yeah, we’re having seconds.
The Cake Chica
Chocolate Root Beer Float Cake
The frosting is made with vanilla ice cream. Yum.
Chelsea's Messy Apron
30-minute Triple Decker Chocolate Waffle Pie
Putting chocolate cake mix in your waffle maker = brilliant.
Food p*rn Vegan Style
Carob-banana Ice Cream Cake
Vegan, gluten-free and glorious.
Life Love and Sugar
Cake Batter Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Cake
No one will ever know you used brownie mix.
Sweetapolita
Birthday Party Ice Cream Cake
Cotton candy and bubble gum ice cream galore.
Just So Tasty
Oreo Ice Cream Cake
You only need four ingredients.
Nourish Everyday
Chocolate Banana ‘nice’ Cream Cake
It’s classy to the core. (And vegan.)
The Urban Poser
Grain And Dairy Free Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake
A naked version? Don’t mind if we do.
Simple Bites
Meringue-topped, Layered Ice Cream Birthday Cake
Don’t be afraid to really pile it high.
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Icing In Sight
Giant Dropped Ice Cream Cake
This is the cutest.
Serving Dumplings
Raspberry Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
Hot tip: Use Magnum ice cream for extra silky results.
Sprinkle Babes
Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches Cake
Close your eyes and you’re five again.
Drizzle and Drip
Easy No-churn Lemon Ice Cream Cake
Think of this like a palate cleanser.
Beyond Frosting
Fruity Pebble Ice Cream Cake
We love this nod to Christina Tosi.
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Blackberry Blackout Ice Cream Cake
This is basically a fruit salad, right?
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Unicorn Ice Cream Cake
We had to.
A Pumpkin and a Princess
Swiss Rolls Ice Cream Cake
Yule logs, meet summer.
Sugar Et Al
Ice Cream Cheesecake With Mixed Berry And Thyme
Frozen fruit dyes this masterpiece a pretty pink.
Goodie Godmother
Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake
The Kate Tin
Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake With Raspberries
They say you can’t buy happiness…but you can buy ice cream.
A Family Feast
Biscoff Crunch Ice Cream Cake
Give the people what they want.
Mommity
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake
It’s one of those recipes that you’ll add to the family cookbook.
The Fitchen
Mini Ice Cream Cakes
Half the size, double the fun.
Confessions Of A Cookbook Queen
Drumstick Cake
You’ll love the magic shell topping.
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Jamie Kamber
Homemade Five-layer Ice Cream Cake
Customize the brownie base with your favorite flavors.
Taste and Tell
Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake
With cheesecake ice cream layers. Now that’s what we’re talking about.
Bourbon and Brown Sugar
Chocolate Speculoos Ice Cream Cake
Are you drooling?
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Zestful Kitchen
Honey And Thyme Goat Milk Ice Cream Cake
The homemade ice cream is totally worth it.
Prevention RD
Salted Caramel Brownie Ice Cream Cake
Wood and Spoon
Hot Fudge Sundae Cake
*Sighs and takes another slice.*
Displaced Housewife
Chocolate Affogato Ice Cream Cake
Pairs well with bubbles.
Cooking for Keeps
Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
It’s deceptively easy.
Pip and Ebby
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake
Why yes, the crust is a giant cookie.
Baking Sense
Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake
Take a good look at those fluffy layers.
Also the Crumbs Please
Black Forrest Ice Cream Cake
Brandied cherries take everything over the top.
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Sprinkle Bakes
Tropical Sherbet Cake
As easy as lying on a Caribbean beach.
The Missing Lokness
Baked Alaska
Hey gorgeous. Come here often?
Lovely Little Kitchen
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Slice Cake
Practically a work of art.
Simply Delicious Food
Salted Caramel And Chocolate Ice Cream Bombe
Even the name sounds like a party.
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Heath Goldman
Food Editor
From 2017 to 2019 Heath Goldman held the role of Food Editor covering food, booze and some recipe development, too. Tough job, eh?
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