Mint-Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe | Epicurious

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Threequarter view of a sliced ice cream cake made with stacked storebought ice cream sandwiches and chocolate whipped cream.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

Nothing beats the flavors of rich chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and luscious vanilla ice cream on a hot day. This pretty ice box cake comes together easily, thanks to prepared ice cream sandwiches and chocolate sauce, which also give it a stunning, retro look.

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