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Sugar Wafer Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake: The Ultimate No-Bake Treat

A perfect slice of the Sugar Wafer Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake.

This Sugar Wafer Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake is a fun, colorful, and delicious no-bake dessert layered with ice cream and wafer cookies. It’s perfect for birthdays, summer parties, or any time you want a sweet frozen treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pints vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream, softened
  • Four 2.75-ounce packages chocolate wafer cookies
  • Three 2.75-ounce packages vanilla wafer cookies
  • Two 2.75-ounce packages strawberry wafer cookies
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Pink, white and brown sprinkles, for decorating

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch round (3-quart) baking pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch overhang.
  2. Spread 1 pint of softened ice cream in the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Line the edge with upright chocolate wafer cookies, pressing firmly into the ice cream. Add a second circle of chocolate wafers.
  4. Add 2 circles of vanilla wafers, followed by 2 circles of strawberry wafers. Fill the center hole with 2 to 3 strawberry wafers.
  5. Spread the remaining 2 pints of softened ice cream over the top, tapping the pan lightly on the counter to fill all gaps.
  6. Wrap the plastic over the top and freeze overnight or up to 2 weeks.
  7. Before serving, remove the cake from the freezer and let sit for 10 minutes.
  8. Beat heavy cream and sugar together until stiff peaks form. Transfer 1 cup to a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip.
  9. Unwrap and invert the cake onto a serving dish. Frost with the whipped cream and pipe stars on the top and bottom edges.
  10. Decorate with pink, white, and brown sprinkles and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make sure ice cream is very soft before spreading to help it fill all spaces.
  • You can customize the flavor layers using different ice cream combinations.
  • Freeze overnight for best structure and easy unmolding.
  • Use a serrated knife dipped in hot water for cleaner slices.

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