Friday, July 22, 2011

Cake & Ice Cream Sandwiches

When we made our yummy Cake Mix Waffles, I knew they'd be perfect for ice cream sandwiches.  We got the great taste combination of cake and ice cream, but because we made our "cake" in the waffle iron, we didn't have add any more heat to our summer day by turning on the oven.



They were so easy, I really don't even need to give directions, but here they are:

1.  Allow your cake mix waffles to cool on a baking rack, then put them on a cookie sheet in a single layers with waxed paper in between. Put them in the freezer to get a bit colder and a little more firm.



2.  Take out your ice cream and allow it to soften slightly so it's easily scoopable and spreadable.

3.  Scoop out some ice cream and spread it on your waffle, then add another waffle to make your sandwich.


Oops, forgot the picture of putting the top waffle on, but I know you can do it! ;)


4. Put your waffle sandwiches back in the freezer until ready to eat.




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50 comments:

Adrianne said...

OK the kid who loves waffles in my house is actually my dear husband, and coincidentally, he has been asking when I'm going to make cupcakes again. Why oh why do I need someone else to tell me when you can put two things together?? LOL! And hello, adding a THIRD wonder in ice cream, brilliant!! I'm going to be very appreciated this weekend. :) So glad I saw you on Ladybird Ln this morning!

Happy to be your newest follower ~ Adrianne
happyhourprojects.blogspot.com

Natalie said...

Love, love, love! Will definitely be trying these soon!

Lisa said...

oh.yum.

Crystal said...

I'm in awe every time I stop by. You're awesome!

Screaming Sardine said...

Oh wow! These look awesome, and they're so simple to make. Thanks for sharing it.

I'm pinning it on pinterest. :)

Cheers,
Tracy Screaming Sardine

Jenn said...

I love your blog header - so cute!! What a genius idea. A cake cooked in a waffle iron. These ice cream sandwiches sound delicious. Next time I make some homemade ice cream, I would love to try out these sandwiches.

Jennifer said...

I came across your blog on Tater Tots and Jello! I love this idea for ice cream sandwiches...another great way to use my waffle maker!

I'm hosting a link party..."Fusion Fridays" {Open All Weekend!}
http://janedeereblog.blogspot.com

I would love it if you would come by today and link up!

lnowak said...

looks so yummy! stopping by from I heart naptime.

http://lnowak.blogspot.com

Kimberly from "bugaboo" said...

Looks delicious! Man I wish I had a waffle iron now...

:) I'd love for you to come link it up at the Picnic party!


"Life's a Picnic!" party!

Cozy Home Scenes said...

I should not look at food posts in the middle of the night when it's too late to be in the kitchen. It's expecially true for this mouthwatering post. I love waffles, cake, and ice cream!

staci said...

ooh! yummy! can't wait to make these! :)

Megan said...

These look positively delicious!

megan
craftycpa.blogspot.com

Honey at 2805 said...

Oh yummy!

Lindsey said...

Looks so good! Great idea using the cake batter as waffles.

Jill said...

Oh, yum! I was thinking the other day that I wanted to make ice cream sandwiches, and now I know how I want to do it!
--Jill
JillMadeIt.blogspot.com

Ladybird Ln said...

These look so Yummy and simple! We will have to give these a try! THanks for showing off!

Carlee
www.ladybirdln.com

Joy Just Because said...

oh yum!

Jaimee said...

This looks so easy and yummy!! I love it! I'm going to share this on my crafty facebook page : )
Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com

Confessions of a Stay at Home Mommy said...

Oh yum! I would be thrilled if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional linky party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/07/tuesday-confessional-link-up-party.html
See you soon!
~Macy

Lani said...

Oh gosh! They look ah-mazing!! Can't wait to try some. lani5287.blogspot.com

Shore Girl said...

Looks like a winner for these hot summer days!! Saving this in my recipe file!

Melanie said...

I am so excited to make these with my four kiddos! I just saw your post on Reasons to skip the Housework. Your blog is cool! Thanks for this idea...I'm now imagining what all mixes we could try with our waffle maker, and avoid using our oven!

Something Swanky said...

Great post!! Thanks for sharing :)

Ashton
www.somethingswanky.com
{Sweet Treats Thursday} Thu-Sun

Crystal said...

I think I just licked my computer screen.

My readers would love these if you would like to share them on my weekly mommy solution meme. I love that kids can help make them too!

http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2011/07/the-mommy-club-share-your-resources-and-solutions-2/

Sara said...

YUMMMMMMMM! Following you from the linky party!

Tracy @ CraftJunkieToo.com said...

I found your fabulous project and blog through the linky party at Night Owl Crafting!
I'd like to invite you to my weekly T.G.I.F. Linky party to share your projects -- I'm looking to grow my party with good quality projects just like this one….here is the direct link if you'd like to join us sometime - the linky is up Thursday evening - Tuesday….:)
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Ali said...

What a fun idea! I bet the kids got a kick out of using chocolate 'waffles' (great idea on the cake mix waffles too). Super fun.

If you’d like, I wanted to invite you to share your best recipes over at my new party, Recipe Sharing Monday at Jam Hands. I’m going to be featuring my favorite submissions during the week and I’d love it if you’d join in the fun. :O)

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Titus 2 Work in Progress said...

I might need to make these for my daughter's bday. Thanks!

Amber said...

I saw this on pinterest, and this may be a dumb question, but did you just pour the cake mix onto the waffle iron and that's it - to make the waffles?

Anonymous said...

Do you have to alter the directions on the cake mix or just mix as directed?

Laura said...

Yes, just make the cake mix as directed, then pour it into the waffle maker. So easy!!

Anonymous said...

Another silly question possibly, but how long do you leave them in the waffle maker? As long as a waffle or as long as needed to bake a cake?

Laura said...

Not a silly question at all. It's about as long as you'd cook a waffle. My waffle maker has a little green light that comes on when it's ready, but I usually just open the lid after a little bit to see and lift up a corner to see if it seems done.

Anonymous said...

Thanks a bunch! This is a wonderful idea!!!

Anonymous said...

Have you ever froze these for any length of time?

Laura said...

I haven't froze these for a long time, but only because we like to eat them all right away! :) However, since I know you can freeze regular cake (and regular ice cream, obviously), I don't see why it wouldn't work.

Texas MaryG said...

This will be great for my hubby. I have sugar free cake mix and sugar free ice cream. i am constantly looking for something different for him to have for dessert. Thanks for the great idea!!

S.M. said...

I don't have any kids, but I"m a college student and these recipes are much appreciated! They make my 'spare' time well spent :)

Anonymous said...

I am going to try to make the cake mix with a Diet Coke and a couple of egg whites. (The only way I make a cake mix anymore). Then I will fill it with fat free Cool Whip and freeze. These will be weight loss friendly if it works.

Christa said...

Just wanted to let you know I tried this recipe and my family loved it. I even blogged about it here http://controllingcraziness.blogspot.com/2012/02/not-your-ordinary-ice-cream-sandwich.html
-being sure to give you credit. Thanks

Miralee Ferrell said...

I found your blog via Pinterest and LOVE this idea! As soon as I'm off my diet I'm trying this, LOL! Thanks!!

Edie said...

I think this is a super Idea. Can't wait to try it with my granddaughter. You could add chocolate chips to ice cream or coconut or smarties or nuts OMG this sounds like fun. Even fudge sauce.

sheri said...

I swear I bought a chocolate cake but couldn't find it, I did however have a strawberry cake so I used it and they were AWESOME!! My kids loved them and they didn't last long in the freezer!!

Anonymous said...

Here is a little hint...... Instead of trying to spread the ice cream on the waffle, get one of the paper cartons of ice cream, open it up all the way, and slice it with a knife. It makes perfect slices you can just plop onto the waffle, you can make it as thin or as thick as you would like!

Anonymous said...

i thought when i was looking at this amazing recipe i wandered into another link of urs for homeade ice cream... i cant find it now. do u have that somewhere or am i thinking of another sight?

Laura said...

I do have a recipe for homemade soft serve ice cream. I bet it would be yummy in the waffles. http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2010/08/homemade-soft-serve-ice-cream.html

Anonymous said...

I made these with my class yesterday as a cooking activity and they were a huge hit! I used vanilla ice cream on some and chocolate ice cream in some (because I like chocolate ice cream and cake). I found your idea on Pinterest, thanks for sharing!

Kim @ Party Frosting! said...

so simple, yet so genius! Just shared with my FB followers!

hugs! Kim @ Party Frosting!

Carrie Long said...

Absolutely fabulous...had to blog about it myself!!

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