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This easy 5-ingredient strawberry icebox cake recipe is a refreshing and creamy no-bake dessert that’s perfect for celebrating warmer weather! Made with whipped creamy, graham crackers, and fresh strawberries for an ultimate yummy treat.
What is an Icebox Cake?
An icebox cake is an easy and delicious cake made in a baking dish that’s set in the refrigerator. The classic version is made by layering cookies and homemade whipped cream. As the cookies absorb the moisture from the whipped topping, it turns to a creamy cake-like texture.
While it’s simple and easy to make, the end result is looks impressing and scrumptious.
Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe
While there are many variations and flavorings (commonly chocolate, blueberries, lemon, and more), I decided to use fresh strawberries to make a sweet and refreshing strawberry ice box cake. It’s light, juicy, and creamy without being too sugary. We love it so much!
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Ingredient Notes
- Heavy Cream: Some recipes add cream cheese or cool whip, but I like the lightness of a classic whipped cream.
- Powdered Sugar: This is used to lightly sweeten the whipped cream mixture.
- Vanilla Extract
- Graham Crackers: I’m gluten free so I used gluten free graham crackers. You can use any brand you want!
- Nature Fresh Farms Greenhouse Berries™: You can use any strawberries, but these organic Greenhouse Berries are superior in flavor and sweetness. They are greenhouse grown, which makes them consistently wonderful in texture, color, and taste. I really couldn’t believe how gorgeously vibrant and flavorful they are!
Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Make a Strawberry Icebox Cake
- Combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, and use a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer to whip until stiff peaks form.
- In an 8×8 baking pan, cover the bottom of the pan with a thin layer of whipped cream.
- Add a single layer of graham crackers, cutting them if needed to cover the pan.
- Spread 1/3 of the whipped cream on top of the graham crackers, then spread 1/3 of the strawberry slices on top.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 two more times to create three layers total.
- Cover the dish with a plastic cling wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Slice and serve cold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Icebox cakes were first introduced in the 1920s in the US when the refrigerator, formerly called the icebox, was invented. Once layered together, the cake is set in the icebox, which is how it got its name.
I recommend using fresh strawberries. Frozen strawberries hold too much liquid, and the cake won’t set properly.
Yes, any other berries will work – like blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
You can store icebox cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure to place in an airtight conatiner.
More Strawberry Recipes
Best Ever White Chocolate Strawberry Brownies
Chocolate Covered Strawberry No Bake Mini Cheesecake
Strawberry No Bake Cheesecake Bars
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Strawberry Icebox Cake (5 Ingredients!)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10-11 oz graham crackers, I used gluten free
- 1 lb Nature Fresh Farms Greenhouse Berries™, trimmed and sliced (or any strawberries)
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl, and use a stand mixer or an electric mixer to whip until stiff peaks form.2 cups heavy cream, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- In an 8×8 baking pan, cover the bottom with a thin layer of whipped cream.
- Add a single layer of graham crackers, cutting them if needed to cover the pan.
- Spread 1/3 of the whipped cream on top of the graham crackers, then spread 1/3 of the strawberry slices on top.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 two more times to create three layers total.
- Cover the dish with a plastic cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Such a quick dessert to make and so delicious.
Incredible! Easy, simple, scrumptiously delicious. We make often!
Thank you so much!!
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