I loved, and I mean, L-O-V-E-D store-bought ice cream cakes when I was a kid. Now, I’m older and wiser, and I’ve fallen in love with another type of frozen cake: icebox cakes, made with cookies, cream, and a few other ingredients. They’re so easy to make, even my kids can help. The must-have ingredients (whipped cream and cookies) are so basic that there are an infinite number of flavor variations. Some are decadent and chocolatey. Others are fruity and light. And, of course, some of them focus on my favorite flavor profile, salty and sweet. And here’s the best part; no-baking required!
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15 Irresistible Icebox Cakes
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Strawberries and Cream Icebox Cake
Wafer cookies, strawberry cream, and fresh berries create heavenly layers for this ice box cake.
Photo: Mind Over Batter
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Peanut Butter and Pretzel Icebox Cake
Salty pretzels and sweet caramel are wonderful together, but when you add in chocolate and peanut butter, the combo is just divine.
Photo: The Pioneer Woman
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Mangoes and Cream Icebox Cake
Go tropical with this fruity, sweet treat. Ripe mangoes, whipped cream, and graham crackers make a cool summer dessert.
Photo: The Little Epicurean
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake
This recipe puts an unexpected, frozen twist on a childhood classic cookie. Want to know the secret ingredient? Nutella. It's nothing short of magical.
Photo: Domesticate Me
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Hot Fudge Icebox Cake
This cake is so simple that even a child can make it. Layers of ice cream sandwiches and a massive dose of sprinkles are the most crucial components of this fun treat.
Photo: Tablespoon
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Chocolate Wafer Ice Box Cupcakes
Start from scratch to make your own chocolate wafers and whipped cream. Whether you stack them high or stack them low, individual icebox cupcakes are bound to be a party hit.
Photo: Smitten Kitchen
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Funfetti Icebox Cake
Everyone loves funfetti! Pack all of that sprinkle-laden, birthday party flavor into a frozen treat.
Photo: The Recipe Rebel
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Peanut Butter Caramel Oreo Icebox Cake
Golden sandwich cookies, peanut butter, and caramel come together to create this scrumptious, stacked dessert.
Photo: Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
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Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake
This unexpected fruit pairing gives this cake a tart kick with a side of sweetness.
Photo: Saving Room for Dessert
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Summer Berry Icebox Cake
Turn a trip to the berry patch into the perfect after-dinner delight with this cake that's chock-full of strawberries and blueberries.
Photo: Cakes Cottage
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Chocolate Cannoli Icebox Cake
This dessert gives a traditional Italian treat a fun new update. The graham crackers act like the shell and the filling is cannoli filling. So simple, but so delicious.
Photo: Love, Life, and Sugar
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Pumpkin Pie Icebox Cake
A new Thanksgiving dessert! Fall often comes way before the temperature actually dips into the frigid zone, so this autumnal, frozen treat will still be a welcome addition to the after-dinner options.
Photo: The Recipe Critic
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S'mores Ice Box Cake
Let this chocolatey, marshmallow-y cake stir up feelings of campfire nostalgia. Bonfire not required.
Photo: Baked Perfection
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Espresso Icebox Cake
Get a jolt from layers of graham crackers and silky, espresso-infused mousse. All it takes is about 10 minutes of hands-on time and less than five simple ingredients to come together.
Photo: Onion Rings and Things
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Death by Chocolate Icebox Cake
Triple chocolate treats seem decadent, until the moment you taste this quadruple threat. Chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, chocolate graham crackers, and chocolate sauce makes this cake the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers.
Photo: Life, Love, and Sugar
