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It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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30 Ice Cream Cake Recipes That are Perfect for Birthdays

From ice cream cake to icebox cakes, these sweet treats are the best way to cool down at a summer birthday party!

Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake

3 reviews

This lemon ice cream cake is a cool treat my family loves anytime, but we find it especially refreshing on...


Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake

3 reviews

While growing up, I loved treats from the ice cream truck that rolled through my neighborhood. This ice cream cake...


Ice Cream Party Roll

4 reviews

This tempting take on the much-loved cake roll features a from-scratch chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and a layer of...


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Chocolate Peanut Crunch Ice Cream Cake

“No one is ever too full to sample a bite of this simple but impressive ice cream cake at family...

Not-Fried Ice Cream Cake

3 reviews

We created this ice cream cake to mimic the popular dessert in many Mexican restaurants without the deep frying. It’s...


Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake

8 reviews

With cake rolls, ice cream and hot fudge, this dessert suits anyone with a sweet tooth. Family and friends get...

Sherbet Cream Cake

8 reviews

For a show-stopping spring or summer dessert, serve this colorful, refreshing "cake." This recipe takes a little time to prepare,...


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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream

Strawberries, pound cake and marshmallow creme combine in this scrumptious sweet. Serve it as a snack or make it your...


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Peppermint Ice Cream Cake

When Crafting Traditions staffers saw the enticing cake recipe Gloria shared recently, they excitedly added it to our sweet gathering...


Praline Ice Cream Cake

5 reviews

Melted ice cream is a key ingredient in this delectable golden cake. It's been a family favorite for years and...

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Banana Split Ice Cream Cake

Every time they visit, my children and grandkids request this fantastic frozen dessert. It takes time to assemble, but it's...


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Layer Cake with Ice Cream

Katie Williams of Black Creek, Wisconsin likes to whip up this frozen cake in the cool of the evening—or whenever...


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Rainbow Cake Roll

Nancy Geissler said that years ago she saw a cake mix ad for a similar cake. This became the inspiration...


Mint-Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

8 reviews

Frosty and impressive, this versatile ice cream cake is pretty enough for company, simple enough for a weeknight treat. Tint...


Summer Celebration Ice Cream Cake

3 reviews

I wanted to make my youngest son an ice cream cake one year for his summer birthday, as he prefers...

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Makeover Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

This recipe is rich and velvety, with fantastic strawberry flavor—the perfect treat for the summer’s heat, but with just a...


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Ice Cream Cake Roll

2 reviews

"The cake roll can be made and filled ahead of time, then thawed once company comes," says field editor Kathy...


Ladyfinger Ice Cream Cake

15 reviews

No one will believe you didn’t fuss when you bring out this show-stopping cake. On a hot summer day, it...


Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

30 reviews

After sampling this flavor at an ice cream stand, I kept trying to duplicate it until it was just right....


Strawberry Ice Cream Dessert

2 reviews

This pretty, refreshing treat has been served many times at our church showers. We just love it.—Teresa Ryherd, Fairbank, Iowa


Angel Food Ice Cream Cake

5 reviews

I made this cake for my grandson's birthday and it was a hit-the children loved the ice cream inside. It...


Mocha Ice Cream Cake Roll

Homemade chocolate cake rolled together with coffee ice cream makes a dessert everyone will enjoy. This is a real treasure...


Hot Berries ‘n’ Brownie Ice Cream Cake

5 reviews

Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas writes, “This decadent dessert is a taste of Heaven. The hot mixed berry topping seeps...


Chocolate-Cherry Ice Cream Cake

O say can you see this amazing dessert at your next gathering? I make it ahead of time and keep...

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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ice Cream

1 review

Want something cool and refreshing after your holiday feast? Serve generous slices of a rich, frosty dessert featuring peanuts, cookies...


Pumpkin Ice Cream Roll

5 reviews

This wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream...


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Ice Cream Tunnel Cake

My son found this yummy recipe a few years ago and now it's a yuletide tradition. A boxed mix makes...


Butter Pecan Ice Cream Torte

2 reviews

A simple, nutty crust and smooth caramel sauce are all the preparation required for this impressive dessert. It will keep...


Fourth of July Ice Cream Cake

1 review

This eye-catching dessert is actually easy to prepare and keeps well in the freezer for days. It's nice to be...


Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes

19 reviews

These frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon...