Ice cream sandwiches layered with rich caramel, crunchy pecans and whipped topping. An indulgent and impressive Caramel Pecan Ice Cream Sandwich Cake that’s so easy to make.
Easy Ice Cream Cake to the Rescue!
Okay, y’all, let me set the scenario. It’s summertime, 105 degrees outside, you’re invited to a last-minute cookout and asked to bring a dessert. You want to put a little effort into it, but slaving away in the kitchen all day is not the way you want to go about it. Fear not! This caramel pecan ice cream sandwich cake recipe is here to save your day. It’s indulgent, impressive, incredibly easy and will become an instant family fave.
My mom has been making this cake for family gatherings, church potlucks, parties or just for a weekend treat for years. Who doesn’t love ice cream sandwiches? And then you layer them with rich caramel, crunchy pecans and whipped topping…mmmm-AZING! All you need is 4 ingredients from the store and about 10 minutes to pull this delicious dessert together…
People will actually beg you for the recipe and you’ll probably blush and chuckle when you tell them how darn easy is it to make. And then if you’re like me, you’ll bring it to another party and a few of your friends who had asked for the recipe at the last party will bring the same thing. Ha! Love it! You can never have too much ice cream sandwich cake, that’s for sure! 🙂
How to Make Caramel Pecan Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
First, spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Then layer 11-12 ice cream sandwiches over the bottom of the baking dish, cutting sandwiches as necessary to make an even layer. Next, drizzle 1/3 cup caramel sauce over the ice cream sandwich layer and sprinkle with 1/3 cup chopped pecans.
Layer the remaining ice cream sandwiches over the pecan layer, cutting sandwiches as necessary to make another even layer. Drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel sauce and sprinkle with 1/3 cup chopped pecans.
Spread whipped topping evenly over second pecan layer. Drizzle remaining 1/3 cup caramel sauce over whipped topping layer and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup chopped pecans.
Cover with foil and place in the freezer for at least an hour before serving. Store in the freezer until serving! Enjoy!
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Don’t let summer go by without making this awesomely easy Caramel Pecan Ice Cream Sandwich Cake! If you make it, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
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PrintCaramel Pecan Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 15
- Category: Dessert
Description
Ice cream sandwiches layered with rich caramel, crunchy pecans and whipped topping. An indulgent and impressive Caramel Pecan Ice Cream Sandwich Cake that’s so easy to make.
Ingredients
- 24 store-bought ice cream sandwiches
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed in the refrigerator
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Layer 11-12 ice cream sandwiches over the bottom of the baking dish, cutting sandwiches as necessary to make an even layer. Drizzle 1/3 cup caramel sauce over the ice cream sandwich layer and sprinkle with 1/3 cup chopped pecans.
- Layer remaining ice cream sandwiches over the pecan layer, cutting sandwiches as necessary to make another even layer. Drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel sauce and sprinkle with 1/3 cup chopped pecans.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over second pecan layer. Drizzle remaining 1/3 cup caramel sauce over whipped topping layer and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup chopped pecans.
- Cover with foil and place in the freezer for at least an hour before serving. Store in the freezer.
Hi. can this be made in a loaf pan?
Hi, Maureen! Yes! You can make it any size you want!
Can you replace the Cool Whip with actual whipping cream as the layer and top? Will the whipping cream be okay in the freezer? I don’t particularly like Cool Whip and try to whip my own cream for my desserts, but just wondered. Any help would be appreciated!! This looks delicious by the way!!
Hi, Sandy! ABOSLUTELY! I love homemade whipped cream. You can use three cups of homemade whipped cream and it should stay just fine in the freezer for a short time.
This looks Soooo Good!! Can’t wait to make it but I think I’m going to 1/2 the recipe so it’s not too tempting around the house!
Hi, Sandy! I can’t wait for you to try it! ❤️
This dessert is a winner with everyone in our family and no special occasion is needed! I will add that whenever I use chopped pecans or chopped walnuts, I always roast them at using my iron skillet on the stovetop for about 3-5 minutes on medium low heat. Watch them carefully so dory don’t burn. They are so much better in any recipe. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Hi, Brenda! I also love pecans toasted! What a great idea. I’m so glad you all enjoy it!
Hi. What kind of caramel
Do you use?
Hi Angela! I use Smucker’s, Mrs. Richardson’s or any good looking caramel sauce near the ice cream sundae section at the store. Enjoy!