Chocolate Icebox Cake
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Chocolate Icebox Cake
Description
This Chocolate Icebox Cake builds a multi-layered dessert by layering whipped cream made with powdered sugar and vanilla extract alternately with thin chocolate wafer cookies arranged in a circle on a flat platter. The repeated layering of cookies and cream, about 11-12 layers, creates a dense yet soft structure after chilling overnight.
When served, the cake's texture is tender and creamy, with the cookies softened to a delicate, cake-like consistency while retaining subtle chocolate flavor. Garnishes like chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or cocoa powder enhance appearance and add complementary sweet notes.
The use of thin chocolate wafers specifically designed to soften makes this recipe distinct, delivering a smooth, no-bake dessert ideal for make-ahead occasions.
Ingredients
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 chocolate wafer 9 ounces, Nabisco brand, in packages
For Garnish:
- caramel sauce store bought
- chocolate sauce store bought
- cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a large stand mixer, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla on high until soft peaks form.
- On a flat serving plate, spread a thin layer of whipped cream to hold the bottom layer of cookies in place. Arrange 7 cookies side by side in a circle, keeping 1 cookie in the center.
- Spread about ⅔ cup whipped cream on top of the bottom cookie layer, making a 7-inch circle. Repeat with remaining cookies and cream, making 11 or 12 layers of cookies and ending with a layer of cream (there will be a few cookies left over - you should just eat them). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and / or cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Use thin chocolate wafer cookies from the ice cream topping aisle for the best softening in the cake.
- Chill the cake overnight for proper softening and layering effect before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 1056IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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