icebox cake

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

This easy Icebox Cake is made with just six simple ingredients and minimal effort. It is always a huge hit with friends and family. On top of that it is totally customizable so be sure to read the section on recipe variations.

yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For icebox cake

  • 2
    (14.4 ounces) boxes graham crackers
  • 3 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c
    miniature marshmallows
  • chocolate curls, chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips or chocolate nonpareils

How To Make icebox cake

  • 1
    Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the whisk attachment on medium speed beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until medium to stiff peaks form.
  • 2
    Cover the bottom of a 9×13 inch casserole dish with graham crackers breaking crackers if need to be to cover the bottom. Using an offset spatula spread 1/4 of the whipped cream over the top of the graham crackers. Add another layer of graham crackers followed by whipping cream. Repeat two more times ending with a layer of whipped cream.
  • 3
    Refrigerate for 4 hours up to overnight. Before serving top with crushed graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate curls.
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