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Indulge Your Sweet Tooth: The Ultimate No-Bake Twix Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Life is a constant balance, isn’t it? We strive for virtue in countless ways – from nurturing our families with wholesome meals to upholding honesty and order in our daily lives. Most days, I manage to keep things on the straight and narrow, ensuring my household runs smoothly and everyone is well-fed with nutritious food. But then there are those moments, those rare but inevitable occasions, when I’ve simply exhausted my reservoir of good behavior. Whether it’s navigating a particularly challenging parenting day, making difficult moral choices, or just trying to keep the house from becoming a disaster zone, my inner virtuous meter eventually hits empty. And when it does, I find myself craving something truly, unequivocally indulgent – a recipe that throws caution to the wind and delivers pure, unadulterated bliss. Today, I’m thrilled to share one such recipe with you, a creation so decadent it will make you forget every diet you’ve ever considered.

This isn’t just any dessert; it’s the kind of recipe that grabs your attention, compelling you to drop everything and gather the ingredients immediately. Let’s be upfront: this sensational treat is brimming with delicious fat, glorious sugar, rich cream, sweet candy, and velvety chocolate. It’s undeniably a celebration of all things wonderful for your taste buds and perhaps less so for your waistline. But I promise you, in this case, it absolutely does not matter. This is a dessert experience you deserve, a culinary escape that calls for immediate action. So, abandon all restraint, head to the store, and prepare for pure joy. And as an added bonus, this extraordinary cake comes with a delightful backstory!

A Dessert Legend Born at Summer Camp

My dad, a seasoned summer camp manager, has a wonderful habit of calling me whenever he stumbles upon something truly delicious. His calls are always an eagerly anticipated event, filled with vivid descriptions of culinary discoveries. Yesterday, his voicemail simply said, “I have to tell you about something truly decadent. REALLY DECADENT. Call me.” You know I wasted no time returning that call!

He proceeded to describe a dessert that one of his camp groups had created. Now, I know what you might be thinking – camp food often carries a less-than-stellar reputation. But let me assure you, those preconceptions vanish the moment you experience one of my dad’s camps. He explained how the group had ingeniously arranged a layer of ice cream sandwiches at the bottom of a standard 9×13-inch pan. This creamy base was then generously topped with luscious chocolate sauce, rich caramel, fluffy whipped cream, and crowned with another magnificent layer of ice cream sandwiches. The simple yet brilliant concept immediately captivated me.

I was halfway out the door before he even finished his description. My mission was clear: I needed to recreate this masterpiece. However, a mischievous thought crept in. Having depleted my day’s quota of good behavior and running a significant “virtue deficit,” I felt an irresistible urge to elevate this already decadent dessert to an even more extravagant level. Something truly special was in order.

The Naughty Grocery Haul and My Twix Twist

My grocery cart became a vessel for pure indulgence. Two boxes of full-sized ice cream sandwiches (no miniature versions for this grand project!), a jar of luxurious butterscotch caramel, a roll of heavy-duty aluminum foil, a pint of rich heavy cream, and, for my pièce de résistance, four king-sized Twix bars. Yes, you read that right. I was committed to making a Twix Ice Cream Sandwich Cake. Why Twix? Because when you’re already in the “red” on your virtue meter, a little extra naughtiness is exactly what’s needed to bring balance back into the universe.

Back home, I carefully lined my 9×13-inch pan with a foil cradle, ensuring a generous 2-inch overhang on the longer sides. This clever trick, I reasoned, would allow me to effortlessly lift the entire frozen cake out of the pan for pristine slicing. Next, the foundation: a single, neatly arranged layer of ice cream sandwiches covered the bottom of the pan. Over this chilly base, I spread a generous, gooey layer of Grandma Val’s Hot Fudge Sauce. While my homemade version is a family favorite, a quality store-bought hot fudge works perfectly too. The pan then took a brief chill in the freezer while I whipped my heavy cream to perfect, firm peaks.

Once the hot fudge had slightly firmed, the glorious whipped cream was spread evenly across it, creating a soft, cloud-like layer. Then came a lavish drizzle of butterscotch caramel, followed by the star ingredient: a pulverized king-sized Twix bar, scattered generously over the caramel. This was just the first layer of magic!

*Pro Tip from my teenage years working at an ice cream counter: For effortless crumbling, freeze candy bars for at least 30 minutes. Once frozen, they’re much easier to break into perfect topping pieces for cakes, cookies, milkshakes, and more. Simply leave them in their wrappers and use a rolling pin or a rubber mallet to smash them into delightful fragments – no mess!

The Grand Finale: Layers of Pure Bliss

With the first decadent layer complete, I carefully arranged the second box of ice cream sandwiches over the whipped cream, pressing them down gently to nestle them into place. The remaining butterscotch caramel sauce was then generously smeared across this top layer, creating a glossy, golden finish. And to truly elevate this creation, two more – yes, COUNT THEM, TWO! – broken king-sized Twix bars were sprinkled over the caramel. The entire magnificent confection was then gently slid back into the freezer to firm up for a couple of glorious hours.

My boys and I, having also exhausted our day’s supply of good behavior much earlier, waited with an almost unbearable impatience, forks at the ready. The moment the timer chimed, I swiftly navigated past their eager hands to retrieve our masterpiece from the freezer. Using the ingenious foil cradle, I carefully lifted the entire cake onto a cutting board, preserving its perfect shape. With a sharp knife, I sliced the cake into incredibly generous portions, taking care not to damage the foil. Each luxurious serving, once plated, received an additional, lavish drizzle of Grandma Val’s Hot Fudge Sauce before being gleefully devoured.

Whoa. Twix Ice Cream Sandwich Cake. Can I just say that again? WHOA. The symphony of creamy ice cream, chewy cookies, rich chocolate, smooth caramel, and crunchy Twix pieces was an absolute revelation. This epic treat is guaranteed to reset my virtuous meter, setting me up to behave like an angel for at least a few days. And just in case my angelic behavior proves fleeting, I still have a tiny, precious piece stashed in the back of the freezer, carefully hidden in a cottage cheese container. What can I say? Even angels need sustenance, especially when it comes in the form of a no-bake Twix Ice Cream Sandwich Cake!

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Cook’s Notes for the Perfect No-Bake Twix Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

**Freezing Candy Bars:** For perfectly crushed candy bar toppings without the mess, place your king-sized Twix bars (or any candy bar!) in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Leave them in their sealed wrappers, then use a sturdy rolling pin (avoid delicate marble ones!), a rubber mallet, or a meat tenderizer to smash them into delightful pieces. Once crushed, simply snip open one end of the wrapper and sprinkle the candy directly onto your dessert. This trick prevents sticky fingers and ensures even distribution!
**Whipping Cream to Perfection:** Achieving firm peaks in whipped cream is crucial for the structure of this cake. To check for firm peaks, lift the head of your stand mixer (or the beaters if using a hand mixer). Observe the whipped cream: if it forms a peak that curls slightly back over at the very tip, it likely needs a few more seconds of whipping. If the peak stands straight up, holding its shape without flopping, you’ve reached firm peaks – stop immediately! Over-whipping will turn your beautiful cream into butter.

Twix Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

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Rebecca Lindamood

Gooey, creamy, drippy, and absolutely, unequivocally indulgent is the only way to describe the Twix Ice Cream Sandwich Cake. Ice cream sandwiches are layered with real whipped cream, hot fudge, butterscotch caramel, and crushed Twix bars, then topped with a thick layer of butterscotch caramel and more Twix bars. This no-bake wonder is perfect for summer and will satisfy any serious sweet tooth!

Ingredients

2 boxes regular sized ice cream sandwiches (12 count each)
1 cup hot fudge sauce (Homemade is great, but store-bought works wonderfully!)
2 cups butterscotch caramel sauce (homemade is good, but a 17-ounce container of store-bought is fine, too!)
1 pint heavy cream (for whipping)
4 king sized Twix bars (*See Notes below, frozen for at least 30 minutes, then smashed with something heavy to break them while still in their wrappers)
Also helpful but not strictly necessary: heavy-duty aluminum foil

Instructions

Press a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil into a 9×13-inch pan, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each of the long sides. This foil cradle will make it much easier to remove the frozen cake for clean slicing later. If you prefer to cut the cake directly in the pan, you can skip this step.
Arrange one entire box of the regular-sized ice cream sandwiches in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared pan. You may need to cut some sandwiches to fit snugly and cover the entire base.
If your hot fudge sauce is too thick, warm it gently until it’s easily spreadable. Using a silicone or offset spatula, spread the hot fudge evenly over the layer of ice cream sandwiches. Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the whipped cream.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms firm peaks (refer to the Cook’s Notes for tips on achieving this). Remove the pan from the freezer and carefully spread the whipped cream evenly over the hot fudge layer.
Drizzle approximately 1/2 cup of the butterscotch caramel sauce over the whipped cream (warm it slightly if necessary to make it pourable). Take two of your frozen, smashed Twix bars and scatter the crushed pieces evenly over the butterscotch caramel.
Carefully arrange the second box of ice cream sandwiches over the top of the whipped cream, pressing them down gently to ensure they are well-seated.
Spread the remaining butterscotch caramel sauce over the top layer of ice cream sandwiches. Then, take the other two frozen, smashed Twix bars and sprinkle their delightful pieces over the caramel.
Place the entire pan back into the freezer until the cake is very firm, which will take at least 2 hours. If you plan to store the cake for longer than 2 hours before serving, cover it tightly with plastic wrap once it’s firm to prevent freezer burn.
When ready to serve, you can either use the foil overhangs to lift the entire cake out of the pan onto a cutting board for easier, cleaner slices, or you can simply slice it directly in the pan.
Optional: For an extra touch of decadence, drizzle each individual serving with additional hot fudge sauce just before serving. Enjoy your epic Twix Ice Cream Sandwich Cake!

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

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This post originally published July 26, 2013.