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Chocolate Icebox Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 9 oz chocolate wafer cookies (40-45 cookies)
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Topping:
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
  • Fresh berries
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Crushed cookies

Instructions
 

  • Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap with overhang
  • Combine cold cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt in large bowl
  • Beat with mixer on medium-high until stiff peaks form
  • Don't overbeat
  • Spread thin layer whipped cream on bottom of pan
  • Arrange single layer chocolate wafers over cream, break to fit
  • Pack close together
  • Spread generous layer whipped cream (about ½ cup) over cookies
  • Smooth to edges
  • Repeat layers—cookies then cream—until ingredients used
  • End with whipped cream layer on top
  • Reserve some cream for decoration if desired
  • Smooth top evenly
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap, press gently
  • Refrigerate minimum 6 hours, overnight best (8-12 hours)
  • Use plastic overhang to lift cake from pan
  • Place on platter, remove plastic
  • Frost sides and top with reserved cream if desired
  • Top with chocolate shavings, cocoa, berries, chips, or cookies
  • Slice with sharp knife, wipe between cuts
  • Serve chilled

Notes

  • Cold cream essential for whipping
  • Beat to stiff peaks—don't overbeat
  • Pack cookies tightly—minimal gaps
  • Chill overnight for the best texture
  • Cover well to prevent drying
  • Plastic wrap makes removal easy
  • Store covered 3 days
  • Best within 24-48 hours
  • Not freezer-friendly
  • Can use Oreos without filling
  • Let stand 10 min before slicing
  • Perfect make-ahead dessert