Description
A classic icebox cake made with layers of cookies and cream, chilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (14 ounces) chocolate wafer cookies
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- In a rectangular dish, layer the chocolate wafer cookies, spreading a layer of whipped cream in between.
- Repeat the process, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish the top with crushed chocolate cookies.
Notes
- For a variation, try using flavored wafers or adding fruit layers.
- Ensure the cream is well-chilled before whipping for best results.
- Let the cake sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: icebox cake, dessert, chilled cake, chocolate cake