Ice Cream Cake for Cheaters

I'm not sure where I found this recipe. I know it was years ago and I feel like it was in a magazine - maybe while sitting in a waiting room somewhere? Anyway, it was in my pre-pinterest days... do you remember those? You can make any number of variations and it is so simple, yet so good, that people will think you are very fancy! First I've shared the basic recipe, then I've listed some variations.

Ice Cream Cake for Cheaters

Ingredients
12 ice cream sandwiches (I used cookies and cream flavor)
1 tub whipped chocolate frosting (You could make this from scratch.... you could...)

Seriously, that's it!

Directions
1. Place a layer of four ice cream sandwiches side-by-side on a platter.
2. Over the top, spread a thin layer of frosting (it serves as the glue between layers).
3. Then place another layer of sandwiches, then frosting.
4. When you're done, frost the entire "cake" with frosting (top and sides).
5. Place in the freezer without covering.
6. Let it firm up (about an hour) then cover with foil. Leave it to harden another hour or two then serve and dazzle your guests!

Variations:
- You could use any type of ice cream sandwich: mint chocolate chip, strawberry, plain, or a mix of flavors.
- You can substitute cool whip for frosting or replace the chocolate frosting with any flavor of your choice.
- In between layers you could add chocolate, strawberry, or caramel syrup or crushed cookies, nuts, or candies.
- After you frost, but before you freeze, you could sprinkle on crushed cookies, candies, nuts, or sprinkles to add a decorative flair.

The sky's the limit!