Strawberry Icebox Cake (No Bake!)
- By Amy Dong
- Published Jun. 10, 2013
- Updated Jul. 18, 2023
This Strawberry Icebox Cake requires only 6 ingredients and can be made completely in advance. It’s a no-bake, simple, incredibly delicious treat for all your summer gatherings.
Picnic Ready Strawberry Icebox Cake
I must have been hiding under a rock all these years, because I’ve only become familiar with icebox cakes this year. I may be a late bloomer to this cool no-bake cake, but I’ve totally been making up for lost time.
Yes, this yummy cake is absolutely bake-free. The kitchen gets to stay cool for those warm summer days. The time is ripe for sweet strawberries, and we are loving them right now. We just had this delish Fresh Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, and now this. This Strawberry Icebox Cake comes together beautifully, making for an impressive looking dessert for get-togethers.
Only 6 Ingredients
I love how easy this cake is to pull off! Some assembly required. Six ingredients. That’s all it takes to wow your family and friends with this light, refreshing cake that has just the right amount of sweetness to it. Not too sweet nor heavy. Which means you can eat more of it.
Icebox Cake can be made in advance
Yes. You will totally eat more than just once slice. This Strawberry Icebox Cake boasts two pounds of fresh strawberries, freshly whipped cream, and graham crackers that soften into an airy, cake-like texture as it rests overnight in the fridge.
That’s another thing. I’m the biggest fan of make-ahead food. If I can make it ahead of time, it’s a done deal. Less fuss on the day of the party is always, always a very good thing. I’m already planning my next icebox cake flavor.
Enjoy this while fresh strawberries abound.
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Strawberry Icebox Cake (No Bake!)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh sweet strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 oz graham crackers, about 24-28 whole crackers or 4 sleeves
Simple ganache:
- 2 oz semi sweet chocolate morsels
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large metal bowl, combine 3 cups heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Place entire bowl, plus beaters of electric mixer, into fridge for 10 minutes to chill. On medium-high, beat heavy cream mixture until stiff peaks appear.
- Spread a thin layer of the whipped cream on bottom of a 9x13" baking pan. Lay six graham crackers down evenly. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream over the graham crackers, followed by a single layer of closely-placed strawberries. Repeat layers (graham crackers, whipped cream, strawberries) 3 more times. You will have 4 layers total of graham crackers when finished. Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top of entire dessert, and add rest of strawberries for garnish.
- Heat 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Once it bubbles, turn off the heat. Add chocolate and let stand for 3 minutes. Whisk mixture until it's thick and glossy. Let it cool to lukewarm and drizzle ganache over dessert (I use a plastic baggie with tiny bit of tip cut off.)
- Cover loosely with tented foil and chill in fridge overnight, for crackers to soften. Keep cold until ready to serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
Source: Chew Out Loud, adapted from theKitchn