When it’s summer, there’s almost nothing better than enjoying a delicious ice cream cake in the warm weather. If you’re having guests over, a homemade ice cream cake can be a big hit. It looks like a layer cake we all know, but instead, the “cake” is made of ice cream. There’s typically a base, and then it’s topped with ice cream — you can easily find an ice cream cake recipe to follow. Many people think that to make a homemade ice cream cake, you need an ice cream machine. Fortunately, you don’t! Several of my recipes can be made simply by whipping the ice cream mixture together and then freezing it until it sets — it’s very easy and not nearly as complicated as some might believe. Homemade Ice Cream Cake Recipe Making a homemade ice cream cake is a brilliant dessert idea if you’re cooking for a crowd. You should prepare it at least 6 hours before serving so it has time to freeze properly. That’s why it’s smart to make it a couple of days or even weeks in advance. This way, you avoid stressing over dessert and can relax and enjoy time with your guests. A good tip is to take your homemade ice cream cake out of the freezer about 20 minutes before serving, so it’s not too hard to cut into neat slices. Try Daim Ice Cream Cake and Skildpadde Ice Cream Cake Of course, I have some personal favorites among the ice cream cake recipes you’ll find here. One of them is also a big hit with you — my Turtle (Skildpadde) Ice Cream Cake, made with the famous chocolate turtles folded into the ice cream and set on a base of TUC crackers. Another classic is my Daim Ice Cream Cake, where crispy chocolate with caramel is mixed into a simple ice cream. The base is a nut crust, which pairs beautifully with many different ice cream cake variations.