# Heavenly Hybrid-Layered Treats The Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a Dessert Within a Dessert By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-sandwich-cake References: [momscookingclub.blogspot](http://momscookingclub.blogspot.ca/2011/07/frozen-chocolate-caramel-toffee-ice.html) Get ready to have your minds blown when you get a load of this ice cream sandwich cake. The double decker delight is made of two iconic American dessert staples: ice cream sandwiches and Cool Whip. The easy-as-pie dessert is so simple, even kids could make it on their own. The recipe requires a good helping of [pre-packaged ice cream sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-ice-cream-sandwiches), layered into a casserole pan. You can add additional toppings such as chocolate chips, Skor bits, caramel drizzles and whatever else your heart desires. The hybrid treat is a refreshing alternative to store-bought [ice cream cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carrot-cake). Both children and adults will be in awe over this delectable dessert wonder. Additional Images: [1](http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/easy-ice-cream-cake-10000001817861/index.html) | [2](http://doitandhow.com/2011/04/19/ice-cream-sandwich-cake/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ice Cream Dessert Hacks:** Innovative ways to reimagine ice cream and present it as the main showstopper at any event. - **Hybrid Dessert Creations:** Combining two or more favorite treats into one innovative dessert creation can be a winning formula. - **DIY Desserts:** Creating your own desserts at home with accessible and easy-to-use ingredients has become a welcomed trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Producing and selling innovative desserts that stand out from the competition. - **Retail:** Incorporating the hybrid dessert trend in their food and confection offerings could increase sales. - **Entertainment:** Offering DIY dessert creation workshops for guests to enjoy fun-filled, creative culinary experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Snack Cake Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Dipped Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipped-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [Frozen Marshmallow Square Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-ice-cream.md) - [Holiday Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-brittle-cake.md) - [Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroopwafel-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Ice Cream-Topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-crispy-chicken-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Frozen Brownie Cookie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Watermelon-Inspired Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattamelon-sherbet-cake.md)