Chocolate Icebox Cake
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Chocolate Icebox Cake
Description
The Chocolate Icebox Cake assembles layers of chocolate graham crackers and a whipped filling made by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and folded-in Cool Whip. The layering creates a dessert that is rich in chocolate and smooth in texture. A homemade ganache topping, made by melting chocolate chips with heated heavy cream, is poured over the cooled layered cake, adding a glossy finish and intensified chocolate flavor.
The cake requires refrigeration for several hours or overnight to allow the crackers to absorb moisture and soften, resulting in a cake-like consistency. The optional mini chocolate chips topping adds a textural contrast and extra chocolate note.
This dessert is well suited for make-ahead occasions and served chilled. It offers a chocolate treat without the need to bake and can please chocolate lovers seeking a creamy, no-bake dessert.
Ingredients
- Icebox Cake Ingredients:
- 1 pkg chocolate graham crackers 16 oz.
- 12 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
- Ganache Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional Topping:
- mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the cool whip.
- Place a single layer the chocolate graham crackers in a single layer in the bottom of an 8X8 or 9X9 pan.
- Then top with 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture spreading it evenly over the top.
- Continue layering 2 more times.
- Then to make the ganache topping: Place the topping ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals (stirring between each interval) until the chips are melted and well combined.
- Pour the ganache topping evenly over the cake.
- Refrigerate for 4-5 hours (overnight is preferred) until the graham crackers have softened.
- Top with the mini chocolate chips if preferred. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 567IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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