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5 May 29, 2015 Desserts

Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake with Oatmeal Cookie Crust

The perfect summer make ahead dessert; Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake has a no bake Oatmeal Cookie Crust that is a match made in heaven! 

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The perfect summer make ahead dessert; Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake has a no bake Oatmeal Cookie Crust that is a match made in heaven!

Remember that one cookie that instantly makes you think of irreplaceable family times?

Maybe a soft, puffy sugar cookie that your grandma as perfected, or a triple chocolate chocolate cookie with crisp edges and gooey middle that your cousin must bring to every BBQ. Or if your aunt is like mine, she makes the Oatmeal Toffee Cookies that make me weak in the knees. Just the mention of them, and my mouth starts to water.

I must have all the cookies.

The perfect summer make ahead dessert; Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake has a no bake Oatmeal Cookie Crust that is a match made in heaven!

Crisp edges that are caramelized from the gooey toffee and puffy middles that are tender from the oatmeal. And loads of butter. But that is a minor detail. And you know what makes these cookies 10x better? The cookie dough that she also brings along because she really knows the way to my heart.

The dough is like gold. Super sweet, slightly salty from the oats and 100% sinful. But hey, gotta live a little. Amiright?

The perfect summer make ahead dessert; Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake has a no bake Oatmeal Cookie Crust that is a match made in heaven!

With Memorial Day already in the books, that means summer is on! Ice cream desserts are necessary, if not mandatory during warmer days. Don’t even ask me to turn on my oven when KC’s weather is 95 degrees and 100 humidity. Ain’t happening. Plus no bake desserts rule. Like my no bake cheesecakes? An ice cream cake is a dream come true. The layers of a cake, a cold and creamy middle that packs a flavorful punch.

The perfect summer make ahead dessert; Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake has a no bake Oatmeal Cookie Crust that is a match made in heaven!

Taking all the flavors of my Aunt’s famous cookies, I have combined it with caramel swirled vanilla ice cream for a dessert that I couldn’t stop eating. A bite here, a bite there. And somehow, half of the cake was gone. Like that. Vanished. I like to think that Baby K was asking for some ice cream. They gotta eat, right?

The base is a combination of oats, dates, applesauce, vanilla extract and cinnamon. I mean, it’s guilt free! Refined sugar-free and loaded with whole grain goodness from the oats and cinnamon, it’s practically a healthy granola bar. Eat up! I definitely snuck a few bites while testing this recipe out…

The perfect summer make ahead dessert; Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake has a no bake Oatmeal Cookie Crust that is a match made in heaven!

Once the base sets up, Mix a bit of light whipped topping  (I love Tru Whip, CocoWhip or just light Cool Whip will work!), with slightly thawed light caramel swirled ice cream and toffee bits. Gently fold together. The more you whip and fold, the more the whipped topping will lose its fluffiness and more the caramel will disburse into the mixture. Not necessary a bad thing, but if you looks matter to you, less is definitely more here!

Then, if you really want to make it look pretty, drizzle caramel sauce and extra toffee bits on top, then freeze until about 5 minutes before serving. This cake is sweet, slightly nutty and wholesome that will leave your swim suit thanking you all summer long!

The perfect summer make ahead dessert; Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake has a no bake Oatmeal Cookie Crust that is a match made in heaven!

The perfect summer make ahead dessert; Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake has a no bake Oatmeal Cookie Crust that is a match made in heaven!

Tools I used to make this recipe:

  • Blender
  • Spring-Form Pan
  • Silicon Spatula

Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake with Oatmeal Cookie Crust

The perfect summer make ahead dessert; Skinny Toffee Caramel Ice Cream Cake has a no bake Oatmeal Cookie Crust that is a match made in heaven!

20 minPrep Time

6 hrCook Time

6 hr, 20 Total Time

Yields 12

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 2 1/4 cup gluten-free oats
  • 1-1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates (225 grams)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Ice Cream Cake:
  • 2 cups light caramel swirled ice cream, slightly thawed
  • 1 (8 ounce) container thawed light whipped topping, such as TruWhip or Cool Whip
  • 1/2 cup toffee pieces, divided
  • Garnish: Caramel Sauce, if desired

Instructions

  1. In a spring-form pan, line it with plastic wrap. Sticky side attached to pan. This will make getting the cake out when it’s frozen much easier. (I speak from experience.) Set aside.
  2. In a high powered blender, add the dates, oatmeal, applesauce, vanilla and cinnamon. Process until the dates start to break down and the mixture starts to come together, like a stiff dough.
  3. Add the dough to the lined spring form pan. Press to cover the bottom in an even layer. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, fold together the slightly thawed ice cream, whipped topping and half of the toffee pieces.
  5. Pour the ice cream mixture over the oatmeal crust. Spread out evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup toffee pieces. Swirl with caramel sauce if desired.
  6. Place in freezer for 6 hours or overnight to freeze.
  7. Set out for 5 minutes before serving. Cut into 12 pieces. This cake thaws quickly so enjoy immediately.
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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: Desserts Tags: cake, caramel, cinnamon, dates, dessert, ice cream, no bake, oatmeal, toffee, TruWhip, vanilla, vegetarian, whipped topping

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Comments

  1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Is it wrong that I want to eat 3 slices of this cake for breakfast? I mean, it's skinny so eating one would basically be like eating air. GO BIG OR GO HOME. Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      I will join you! Thanks love!
      Reply
  2. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:25 am

    YES - I, too, must have all the cookies! Oh, and you might as well add ALL the ice cream cake to the list too! Actually, slash that as I got carried away by your tastebud tingling pictures - I am lactose intolerant so would have to make this a fro-yo or coconut-cream cake - but dang - this is a thing of beauty - love the healthy crust - means I can have seconds ...maybe thirds...ooh...all guilt free...and (in my version) lactose free too...or maybe I should just chance it!! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      I love it! More ice cream and cookies, the better :) Thanks Shashi!
      Reply
  3. Christina @ Christina's Cucina says

    May 29, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Wow! This looks every bit a full-fat dessert, so the fact that it's lighter and healthier is such an added bonus! I can almost taste this just from looking at the gorgeous photos! A show-stopper, for sure!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 7:17 pm

      Why thank you Christina!!
      Reply
  4. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

    May 29, 2015 at 10:49 am

    That ice cream cake looks delicious! Love all the caramel swirled on top - and that you kept it a bit lighter!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 7:17 pm

      Lighter means we get more ;) Thanks Stacey!
      Reply
  5. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:14 am

    What a creation you have thought up Megan! This concoction looks amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      Awe thank you Shelby! Much appreciated!
      Reply
  6. Tonia from TheGunnySack says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:21 am

    For me, that cookie is a chocolate chip cookie. My mom used to make them and they were the first cookies I learned to make. This ice cream cake sounds fantastic!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      Oh there is something about a chocolate chip cookie that is so delicious. Thanks Tonia!
      Reply
  7. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:51 am

    Oh my goodness Meg!! This looks out of this world. I want to grab the screen and lick it. Think people at Starbucks would look at me funky? This sounds amazing and divine! Can't wait to give it a try asap! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      Ha go for it! And thanks Cyndi!
      Reply
  8. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    Headed over to check out the recipe now! It looks amazing! I am all about eating frozen desserts...photographing them is another story ;-)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      OH gosh....you hit the nail on the head. They STRESS me out! But then I just consume it all and it makes up for it ;)
      Reply
  9. Beth says

    May 29, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    However you got your swirl to be perfect.. I need to know!! Any tricks.. did you use a squeeze bottle?!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      The secret is all mine! Muhahahaha! Kidding :) Drops of caramel then with a pick (like end of a skewer or something) drag zig zag lines ever so careful. I only told you because I like you! haha.
      Reply
  10. Melissa Bierman says

    May 29, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    Looks delicious! Really like a match made in heaven
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      Oh why thank you Melissa! And you said it perfectly...heaven!
      Reply
  11. Malinda @countrysidecravings says

    May 29, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    Oh my gosh this looks amazing!! I am a sucker for ice cream!!! I hear you on the humidity and heat, I used to live in southeast KS and during the summer it was a dreaded thing to have to turn on the oven!! I'm in CO now and while we don't have the humidity the heat can be intense. This would be perfect for a summer bday party even. Can't wait to try this out!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      Oh lucky you! CO sounds wonderful :) Thank you so much Malinda!
      Reply
  12. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    May 30, 2015 at 12:40 am

    Fabulous! This cake looks to die for! The crust itself sounds amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      OH my goodness. You hit on my favorite part!!
      Reply
  13. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    May 30, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks glorious!! Headed over to get the recipe! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      OH thank you so much Annie! It was pretty tasty ;)
      Reply
  14. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    May 31, 2015 at 1:15 am

    Holy Hannah! That Caramel look incredible Meg! Seriously want to eat this now!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 31, 2015 at 5:46 pm

      Ha thanks dear!
      Reply
  15. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    May 31, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Oh my Megan! Now I know what I want for my birthday! :-)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 6:50 am

      Oh perfect! Ice cream is always my choice too ;)
      Reply
  16. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:49 am

    This looks absolutely gorgeous, Meg! Since it's skinny, that makes it totally okay to have 2 big slices for breakfast right?;) Yum!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 6:49 am

      For sure! I will join ya ;) Thanks Kelly!
      Reply
  17. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    June 1, 2015 at 6:19 am

    Ok, can it be my birthday again so I can have this cake?!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 1, 2015 at 6:49 am

      I love that idea ;)
      Reply
  18. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    This looks absolutely perfect, Meg! I love the oatmeal cookie crust with the refreshing ice cream cake...sounds amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 2, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      Why thank you Cathy! It is so addicting!
      Reply

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