Chocolate Icebox Cake

5 from 1 vote

A stunning, nostalgic no-bake dessert featuring delicate layers of crisp chocolate wafers and lightly sweetened whipped cream. The cookies soften beautifully overnight to create a sliceable, cake-like texture.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 6 15

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 380

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

3 cups heavy whipping cream Keep very cold before whipping
½ cup powdered sugar Sifted to remove lumps
1 tablespoon vanilla extract Pure extract for best flavor
1 package thin chocolate wafer cookies Usually found near the ice cream toppings

Equipment

1 hand mixer For whipping cream
1 Large mixing bowl Metal preferred, chilled
1 Offset spatula For smooth frosting
1 serving platter For assembly

Method

Pour heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a chilled bowl and beat until stiff peaks form.
Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on a serving platter and arrange a circular layer of chocolate wafers on top.
Cover the cookies with whipped cream and add another layer of wafers, repeating until all cookies are used.
Frost the entire outside of the stacked dessert with the remaining whipped cream using an offset spatula.
Cover loosely and chill in the refrigerator for at least six hours until the cookies are completely softened.

Nutrition

Serving: 145gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Keep the dessert tightly covered in the refrigerator to prevent the cream from absorbing savory odors. Wipe your knife clean between cuts for the sharpest presentation.

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