Holiday Ice Cream Cake Hacks

Heading to a party, need to bring dessert? Or are you hosting everyone at your house? In charge of planning and assigning the holiday menu to friends and family? Keep in mind - not everyone loves pie! Add a delicious ice cream cake to the dessert table to surprise and delight the guests. From an office holiday party to a Friendsgiving potluck, ice cream cake completes the holiday dessert spread.

You can pick up Carvel, OREO^®, or REESE'S ice cream cake from your local grocery store in the bakery or freezer aisle. Find your next treat with our product locator.

Our cakes are ready and perfect to serve as-is, or you can add a personal touch with these fun ideas from some of our favorite bloggers!

Ice Cream Cake Tips

S'mores Ice Cream Cake

This easy, fun creation adds a warm, feel-good flavor to our OREO^® ice cream cake. This ice cream cake would make a great addition to a Labor Day celebration.

Double OREO® Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

Two homemade chocolate cakes between two OREO® Ice Cream Cakes. Homemade meets storebought for a gorgeous double-decker cake sure to be a dessert table favorite! This creation is great for friend get-togethers.

Chocolate Hazelnut Hot Fudge

This special hot fudge sauce is spoon-licking good! Perfect to drizzle over any ice cream cake or as a sundae topping for leftover ice cream cake! This creation is great for hosting a family party.

Death by Chocolate Cookie Cake

Turn our new Carvel® Ice Cream Cookie Cake into a sundae bar supreme with brownie chunks, whipped creams, and, of course, a cherry on top. This cake would be the perfect addition to a romantic Valentine’s Day.

 OREO® Ice Cream Freak Cake

The holidays are full of splurging on seconds - and this cake is no exception! This beauty is an indulgent and decadent yet quick and easy dessert! This showstopper takes only 15 minutes to put together. This is ideal for a fun birthday celebration.

Berry-Topped Lil' Love

Add a beautiful pop of color with fresh fruit. Top our Carvel Lil' Love Ice Cream Cake with whipped cream and berries for a lovely slice. This is perfect for a Memorial Day get together.  

Keep the Inspiration Going

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