I’ve always loved ice cream cake, it’s such a fun treat! But it can be incredibly messy and take a long time. If you want a dessert that will impress a crowd and be put together quickly, this ice cream cake made with pound cake can be ready in 10-15 minutes and is the perfect addition to your fourth of July get together.
All you need for this is a pre-made pound cake, cool-whip, and your ice cream of choice! I love no-bake desserts and this would pair perfectly with a kid-friendly bomb pop drink!
Recipe Overview: Ice Cream Cake Made with Pound Cake
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Assembly Time: 10 minutes
Main Ingredients: Pound Cake, ice cream and cool whip
Why You’ll Love Them:
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- It’s a simple recipe! Who doesn’t love a quick recipe everyone will love?!
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- No baking required. You will want to leave it in the freezer until you’re ready to serve though, so keep that in mind for BBQ’s!
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- Kids love to help! They’ll think it’s so fun to smash the ice cream or even sneak a bite.
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Key Ingredients
- Sara Lee pound cake
- Ice cream in flavor of choice
- Cool whip
Full ingredient list and instructions available in recipe card at bottom of post.
How to Make an Ice Cream Cake with Pound Cake
Step 1. Remove your pound cake from the foil container and cut into thirds. Cut across the pound cake horizontally, slicing into thirds.
Step 2. Lay the first layer back into the foil tray. This is the easiest way to do it without making a mess!
Step 3. Add 3 scoops of ice cream.
Step 4. Use a spoon or spatula and press the ice cream down into the cake until flat. Layer your next third of pound cake and repeat.
Step 5. Add coolwhip to the top of the ice cream cake.
Step 6. Add your sprinkles, fruit or decorations to your cake. Top with seram wrap and freeze until ready to serve. If decorating with fruit, add the fruit right before serving.
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Ingredients
- 1 Sara Lee Pound cake
- 6 scoops ice cream (in flavor of choice)
- 1 cup cool whip (just one small container)
- 2 tbsp toppings- sprinkles, nuts, or whatever you prefer! I used strawberry slices and blueberries to make an American flag.
Equipment
Instructions
- Remove your pound cake from the foil container and cut into thirds.
- Lay the first layer back into the foil tray.
- Add 3 scoops of ice cream.
- Use a spoon or spatula and press the ice cream down into the cake until flat.
- Layer your next third of pound cake and repeat.
- Top with cool whip and spread until the cake is covered.
- Add any sprinkles or garnishes. Top with cling wrap and put in the freezer until ready to serve.
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