ice cream cake

apparently J. really likes ice cream cake. even though i'm not a huge fan, i agreed to make one for his b-day shindig last weekend. i attempted to get a recipe but my attempt fell through, so i got a different recipe. it turned out to be wicked easy & delicious. here's the gist:

1. take about 5 Oreos out of the package. take off the tops of those 5 and set 'em aside. at the same time, take two cartons of ice cream out of the freezer [i used cookies & cream, but next time i'll use coffee or java chip!]
2. crush the entire rest of the package of Oreos in a giant plastic bag. i used my hands & a rolling pin.
3. once the pieces are relatively fine crumbs [but not powdery!], add about 4 tablespoons of melted butter and mix it all together.
4. with your fingers, spread the mixture out on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
5. spread softened ice cream across the oreo mixture [i used a spatula & my fingers]. don't let the ice cream get mushy, just softened around the edges of the containers. cover the Oreo mixture completely but don't worry about making it all even.
6. mash those 5 Oreo tops into tiny pieces [basically like powder] and sprinkle them onto the top of the cake.
7. put cake in freezer until ready to serve. we actually just put it outside in the snow for a couple hours, but this won't work in every season/climate.
8. top with candles, sing the song, and celebrate! YUM~