Turn These Aldi Ice Cream Sandwiches Into An Easy No-Bake Cake

While Aldi products aren't always available at every store, you're most likely going to be able to find these Sundae Shoppe Vanilla Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches (or something similar) at a nearby location. Yes, sure, you can eat them plain, but when life gets you down and you need a little something-something to cheer you up, you can make possibly the world's easiest ice cream cake with these bad boys.

In its simplest form, you can just put down a layer of sandwiches, smear on some canned frosting, and then stack another round of both until the cake is assembled. However, you can also get creative here: add in sprinkles, nuts, your favorite candies, a layer of fudge or caramel sauce — really anything that will float your metaphorical boat. Swap the frosting for whipped topping for a lighter bite (and one that's definitely more freezer-friendly), and voilà! You have your masterpiece.

Okay, let's be real: The easiest way to jazz this baby up is to make frosting from scratch. You can mix Cool Whip and cream cheese for easy (but decadent) results, or, if you want to really put in some effort, try a s'mores frosting recipe. The blend of fudge and graham crackers will complement your vanilla ice cream and chocolate wafers beautifully. Stabilized whipped cream is another relatively straightforward option that holds up well when frozen.

However, before actually applying the frosting, you need to make sure your cake is totally frozen. You'll want to eat this pretty quickly once you take it out, and your frosting likely won't have time to thaw before the ice cream itself melts. This is why we strongly suggest you use something other than traditional, butter- or fat-heavy frosting between your layers (whipped topping will be OK as a thin layer, as it thaws very quickly). Then, you can decorate everything however you like. Beyond sprinkles or nuts, there is a world of options: your favorite fruit compote (strawberry is classic, but cherry is divine with both vanilla and chocolate), a peanut butter drizzle, or even some cotton candy (provided it stays dry to avoid melting).

If you happen to have leftovers, the best part about an ice cream cake is that it keeps in the freezer. Wrap your cake in pieces if you want to make it easy as pie to grab an individual portion. If wrapped well, these will keep for a month or two. A whole cake may last up to three months when stored in an airtight container.