3-Ingredient Ice Box Cake
A classic no-bake dessert made with layers of chocolate wafer cookies and whipped cream that transforms into a soft, cake-like texture after chilling. This elegant and simple dessert requires just three main ingredients and time in the refrigerator to achieve its magic.
Ingredients
- •4½ cups heavy cream
- •4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- •1 pinch kosher salt
- •18 ounces chocolate wafer cookies
- •1 piece springform pan
- •1 set pastry equipment
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Using an electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat 3 cups cream, 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
5 min
- 2.
Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on base of springform pan. Top with a single layer of cookies (if using a plate, arrange inside a 9" circumference). Continue layering cream and cookies, ending with a layer of cream, until all cookies are used (you should have 8 layers). Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
360 min
- 3.
Using electric mixer on high speed, beat remaining 1 1/2 cups cream and 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar in a large bowl until soft peaks form. If using, fit pastry bag with tip; transfer whipped cream to bag. Pipe cream all over top and sides, or use a spatula to frost top and sides of cake with cream.
10 min
- 4.
Cake can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
1440 min