Description
Indulge in a deliciously refreshing Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Cake, the perfect treat for hot summer days and festive gatherings. This delightful dessert features layers of creamy vanilla ice cream and zesty orange sherbet, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. With its vibrant colors and nostalgic flavors, this cake is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make—no baking required! Just mix, layer, freeze, and enjoy. Enhance your experience by topping it with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of citrus zest. Whether served at birthday parties or family barbecues, this no-bake dessert is guaranteed to impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 2 cups orange sherbet (softened)
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs (finely crushed)
- 0.5 cup butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until blended. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
- Mix softened vanilla ice cream and half of the whipped cream until smooth; spread over the crust.
- Layer softened orange sherbet on top of the vanilla mixture using a spatula to smooth it out.
- Top with remaining whipped cream to create a finished layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 5 hours until firm.
- Allow to sit for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg