Oreo Layered Ice Cream Cake – Vanilla ice cream is layered with Heath bar pieces, Oreo crumbs, caramel sauce, and hot fudge to make the most decadent ice cream cake you’ve ever had.
In the final week of National Ice Cream Month, it only seems right to make one of my favorite ice cream desserts of all time. This dessert is one that we would order regularly at a restaurant because of the incredible flavors and textures that had the ability to please everyone.
This dessert was called Captain Jack’s Buried Treasure. While it sounds extravagant, it’s really just a layered ice cream cake made with vanilla ice cream, caramel, hot fudge, Oreo crumbs, and Heath Bar pieces. Each bite was sweet yet rich, creamy yet crunchy, and oh so addictive. I loved it so much.
I have recreated this iconic dessert here today and it’s much easier to make than you’d imagine. With only 5 ingredients, this ice cream cake is made in just a couple steps. But before we get to the recipe, let’s gawk at the beauty of this Oreo Layered Ice Cream Cake!
The layers of this cake
This cake is made with 4 different layers:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Heath bar pieces
- Caramel sauce and fudge sauce
- Oreo pieces
These layers are repeated to give the dessert a cake look.
How to layer the cake
To ensure this cake releases easy from the pan, I used a springform pan. However, that pan isn’t water tight. As such, we need to line the inside with foil to make sure any melted ice cream doesn’t seep out.
Next, the layers begin with ice cream, then Heath bar pieces. The caramel sauce is added, along with the fudge sauce. It’s okay for the sauces to mix together in this layer. You may need to warm them up slightly to make them easy to spread. But be careful not to make them too hot, or they will melt the ice cream too much.
Finally, the first layer is finished with a thick layer of Oreo pieces. Before the layers are repeated, the cake must be frozen solid. This ensures the layers stay straight and the ice cream doesn’t melt too much.
After the cake is frozen solid, remove from the freezer and repeat the layers one more time. Freeze until solid again.
Tips & Tricks
- Line the pan. To ensure the ice cream stays in the pay without seeping out, you must line the inside of the pan with aluminum foil.
- Freeze between layers. Make sure to freeze the cake before repeating the layers. This ensures the layers stay straight and the ice cream doesn’t melt too much.
- Don’t turn Oreos into crumbs. Try to keep the Oreo pieces in bigger pieces rather than grinding down to crumbs. It will give the cake a more rugged look and be more pleasant to eat.
- Don’t use sauces that are too hot. You may need to warm the caramel and hot fudge to make them spreadable. However, do not make them too hot or they will melt the ice cream in the cake.
Oreo Layered Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed Oreos
- 4 ounces Heath bar pieces
- 1 half gallon vanilla ice cream
- ⅔ cup caramel sauce
- ⅔ cup fudge sauce
Instructions
- Line the inside of a 8-inch springform pan with aluminum foil. Layer the bottom of the pan with half of the ice cream. Top with half of the Heath bar pieces. Top with half of the caramel sauce and half of the fudge sauce (you may need to heat slightly to make them easy to spread but don't make them too hot or it will melt the ice cream). Finsih with half of the Oreo crumbs. Freeze until solid, about 6 hours.
- Repeat another layer of ice cream, Heath bar pieces, caramel, fudge sauce, and Oreo crumbles. Freeze until solid, about 6 hours.
- Remove from freezer once solid. Release springform outer shell. Flatten out the aluminum foil lining. Slice and serve ice cream cake immediately. No need to thaw out because it will start to melt once on a plate. Freeze any remaining cake.
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I’m a big fan of oreo desserts so this ice cream cake is definitely something I need to try. Thanks for sharing.
This is the perfect summer dessert ! I made it with my son in mind , he is an Oreo fanatic. My whole family loved this Oreo Layered Ice Cream cake. So many layers of yumminess.
A must make cake recipe especially if you have an Oreo lover in your house like I do! Very well received lol.
Oh yes please! This sounds like the perfect summer treat, especially since we love Oreos in our house! Excited to give this ice cream recipe a try!
This ice cream cake was wonderful and perfect to help beat this summer heat.
My kids and I love ice cream so much, and I am so excited to make this for them this weekend.
What a perfect summer dessert! I just love Oreos added to any kind of dessert, and ice cream cake is one of my favorite summer treats. This was perfect!
This cake was a hit with the grandkids! Thankfully I waited until they were staying with me before making this or I would have eaten the whole cake myself! lol It was just like you said – rich and decadent with smooth creamy ice cream and crunchy chocolaty bits throughout. Yum!
I confess I am an oreo lover! This cake looks so easy to make, and it is a perfect treat for the summer. I have a grilling party planned for this weekend so I will be making this dessert to treat my guests. I bet it will be a success.
OK wow these are the times I wish I could have dairy and gluten. this recipe looks amazing thanks for sharing it. My boyfriend would love this
Oh my gosh this looks amazing and so document. I can’t wait to make it.
I’m obsessed!! This is amazing!
I honestly don’t think you could get any more decadent and delicious than this amazing ice cream cake! I love how simple it is to make. It’s a perfect summer dessert.
I’ve been so addicted to ice cream lately. This looks amazing.
This cake is ridiculously delicious! The perfect summer cake and so easy too.
great ice cream cake idea – definitely will satisfy a sweet tooth!
One of my favorite dessert recipes! Simply perfect. I am definitely making this ice cream cake again!
I love ice cream cakes and this Oreo layered one is calling my name. Yummy!