Icebox Cake
Icebox cake is a dreamy no-bake dessert of cookies layered with whipped cream that softens into cake overnight. With just a few ingredients and no oven, it is effortlessly impressive. It slices into beautiful striped layers that taste like chocolate cream cake.
- ⏱ 20 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 2 boxes chocolate wafer cookies
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- to garnish cocoa powder or shavings
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks.
- Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on a serving plate.
- Arrange a layer of chocolate wafers over the cream.
- Spread more whipped cream over the wafers and repeat the layers.
- Finish with a layer of whipped cream and dust with cocoa.
- Chill overnight, then slice and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Chill the cake overnight for the best texture; the longer it sits, the more the cookies soften into cake.
The magic happens in the fridge, where the moisture from the whipped cream softens the crisp cookies into tender, cake-like layers over several hours.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fat: 22 g
