Select high-quality ice cream flavors, cake bases, and additional toppings according to your preferences.
Bake or purchase a cake base, ensuring it is cooled completely before assembling the ice cream cake.
Allow ice cream to soften slightly for easier spreading and choose complementary flavors for layering.
Line the cake pan with parchment paper and begin layering the cake base and softened ice cream, alternating flavors as desired.
Use an offset spatula to smooth each ice cream layer evenly before adding the next layer.
Decorate the top of the ice cream cake with whipped cream, chocolate ganache, fresh fruit, or sprinkles for a festive touch.
Allow the completed ice cream cake to freeze thoroughly for several hours or overnight before serving.