From ice cream cake to icebox cakes, these sweet treats are the best way to cool down at a summer birthday party!
28 Ice Cream Cake Recipes That are Perfect for Birthdays
Updated on May 14, 2024
1/27
Vanilla Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For my kids' birthdays, I like to top this ice cream birthday cake with jimmies. —Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota
You must make your ice cream cake with the best vanilla ice cream to savor its taste to the maximum!
While you’re at it, I bet the birthday girl would love one of these ice cream cookbooks with some incredible birthday cake ideas.
2/27
Mango Almond Icebox Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was inspired by my friend who asked me to make a mango cake. It's easy to prepare, refreshing, light, and tastes absolutely fantastic. Strawberries can be used as well. —Rachel Simoneau, Danbury, Connecticut
3/27
Chocolate-Cherry Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
O say can you see this amazing dessert at your next gathering? I make it ahead of time and keep it in the freezer, wrapped in foil, for a week or so before serving.—Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia. Looking for more? Learn how to make cherry ice cream.
4/27
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ice Cream
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Want something cool and refreshing after your holiday feast? Serve generous slices of a rich, frosty dessert featuring peanuts, cookies and drizzled ice cream toppings.—TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey
5/27
Sherbet-Filled Angel Food Cake
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a cool way to treat angel food cake: Fill it with sherbet or ice cream. We finish this cake with a tart, sweet lime glaze. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
6/27
Butter Pecan Ice Cream Torte
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A simple, nutty crust and smooth caramel sauce are all the preparation required for this impressive dessert. It will keep in the freezer for one month—just be sure to wrap tightly. —Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
7/27
Fresh Raspberry Icebox Cake
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Layered icebox cakes are so fun because they look impressive but couldn’t be easier. Fresh raspberries make this one really special. Use Anna’s Ginger Thins to get the scalloped edges, or regular gingersnaps if those are not available. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
8/27
Summer Celebration Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to make my youngest son an ice cream cake one year for his summer birthday, as he prefers ice cream to the traditional cake. He picked the flavors and I decided to try my favorite brownie recipe as a crust. It worked! —Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon
9/27
Strawberry Ladyfinger Icebox Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cake is inventive and yet familiar. Be sure to use a springform pan so you can easily remove it from the cake. If it breaks while you're transferring it to the serving plate, just push the pieces back together, pressing gently. —Stella Ohanian, Porter Ranch, California
10/27
Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon ice cream, a creamy white topping and star-spangled sprinkles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
11/27
Double-Chocolate Toffee Icebox Cake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother-in-law taught me that anything tastes good if you use enough chocolate or cream. This no-bake dessert proves she was right. Sometimes I use chocolate graham crackers and stack up the layers in a 9-inch square pan. —Bee Engelhart, Bloomfield Township, Michigan
12/27
Nutty Caramel Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tuck this dessert in the freezer for one of those anytime celebrations. This caramel, butter pecan and almond version is our favorite, but try it with other ice cream, cookie and syrup flavors. —David Stelzl, Waxhaw, North Carolina
13/27
Pumpkin Ice Cream Roll
Total Time
40 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream make a most delicious after-dinner treat. —Gayle Lewis, Yucaipa, California
14/27
Rainbow Sherbet Angel Food Cake
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Talk about a dessert that pops off the plate! Sometimes I make this easy cake even more eye-catching by tinting the whipped cream. Use whatever sherbet flavor combination you like. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
15/27
Banana Split Cake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it extra special with the fruit. Now everyone at your potluck can have a banana split with no fuss! —Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine
16/27
Sherbet Cream Cake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
14-16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a show-stopping spring or summer dessert, serve this colorful, refreshing "cake." This recipe takes a little time to prepare, but it's a beautiful and delicious creation. Family members often request it for their birthdays. —Paula Wipf, Arlington, Virginia
17/27
Peanut Butter Lasagna
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The desserts of my dreams have both chocolate and peanut butter. So when I came up with this rich dessert, it quickly became my all-time favorite. —Debbie Price, La Rue, Ohio
18/27
Fourth of July Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This eye-catching dessert is actually easy to prepare and keeps well in the freezer for days. It's nice to be able to serve cake and ice cream in one slice.—Anne Scholovich, Waukesha, Wisconsin
19/27
Not-Fried Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We created this ice cream cake to mimic the popular dessert in many Mexican restaurants without the deep frying. It’s a no-fuss treat that feeds a crowd, and it’s conveniently made ahead. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
20/27
Pina Colada Icebox Cake
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This icebox cake has all the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a tropical island! —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
21/27
Macaroon Ice Cream Torte
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves frozen treats. With chocolate four ways, this one is so beautiful, people think it came from an ice cream shop. —Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida
22/27
Icebox Cookie Cheesecake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cookie lovers will come back for seconds when you serve this tempting treat. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington
23/27
Icebox Cake
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You don't have to bake to serve a wonderful dessert! This icebox cake is made from chocolate wafers and whipping cream. It is so delicious.—Cindy Hawkins, New York, New York
24/27
Chocolate-Coffee Bean Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
At our school, we celebrate faculty birthdays. I needed a quick recipe that would be appealing to everyone. This tall, impressive dessert certainly fit my needs and it was a huge hit.—Karen Beck, Alexandria, Pennsylvania
25/27
Banana Split Brownie Cake
Total Time
20 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
“Yum” is the word when it comes to this creative cake. With brownie on the bottom and banana split flavors to top, this makes a to-die-for dessert! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
26/27
Easy Ice Cream Sundae Dessert
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In summer, nothing's better than ice cream sundaes. We kids couldn't wait to dig into this tempting dessert. It's cool and smooth with a ribbon of fudge inside. Whenever I make it for my family, I think of Mom. —Anne Heinonen, Howell, Michigan
27/27
Praline Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Melted ice cream is a key ingredient in this delectable golden cake. It's been a family favorite for years and we love the pecan praline flavor. It's also a joy to serve to company since it's not tricky to fix but always wins raves! —Joan Hallford North Richland Hills, Texas
