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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.

8 servings
30 hr 15 min
Published October 4, 2025

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. 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. 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. 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. 4.

    Cake can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

    1440 min

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