Our Traditional Family Birthday Cake


The kids have always chosen what kind of cake they want for their birthday. This one has become the tradition for each of the kids, each and every year, for as long as I can remember. These days when KK is around we go gluten/dairy free. Otherwise it's the real deal.

You can adjust the ingredients to fit larger or smaller pans easily. The butter/Oreo ratio is 1Tbsp. Melted Butter per 10 crushed Oreos. I usually use a 9" springform pan so I use 50 crushed Oreos and 5 Tbsp melted butter. Mix well. Pat a layer into the bottom of the springform pan and freeze for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile get your ice cream out to soften. I used to use one container of a good quality vanilla (You can vary the flavors if you like.) Now that they've shrunk the containers you will need at least one and a half. Spread a nice layer of ice cream over the Oreo crust. Sprinkle with Oreo crumbs. Layer again. Freeze several hours or overnight.

Loosen the rim with a knife before you release it from the pan. To insert candles first poke a hole in the cake with a chopstick or something similar.


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