Once it gets hot outside, I’ll do anything to satisfy my baking itch without turning on the oven–our tiny NY apartment heats up so fast that it’s just not worth it to bake cookies. I may never have tried this classic if not for my mother-in-law, who loves to order it at Magnolia Bakery. I’m so glad I did: It totally satisfied my baking itch and my sweet tooth.
Icebox Cake
Adapted from The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook
3 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 (9-ounce) packages chocolate wafer cookies (Nabisco’s chocolate version of Nilla Wafers)
Unsweetened cocoa (or chocolate shavings)
In a large bowl, beat cream, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
On a flat serving plate, arrange 7 cookies side by side in a circle, keeping 1 cookie in the center.
Spread with 1/2 cup whipped cream, making a 7-inch circle. Repeat with remaining cookies and cream, making 11 layers of cookies and ending with a layer of cream (there will be a few cookies left over). Refrigerate overnight.
To serve, dust top lightly with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
exactly what brand of cookies did you use, these look so thin. Are you talking the sugar wafers that remind you of styrofoam? Ha!
They are made by Nabisco and are a chocolate version of their Nilla Wafers. However, I didn’t find them in the cookie aisle, just noticed them by chance by the ice cream toppings. It may take a little extra effort, but it’s worth it!
wow! looks awesome. i love that there is no baking and only a few ingredients! yum.
Looks amazing! And so simple! The picture on your site is better than the one in your email….with the long hair down the side!
Oh no! That’s embarrassing, hoping no one else noticed. It wasn’t actually ON the cake, I swear, haha!
Save me a piece! I’m on my way!
Thank you for it ! really interesting! It have been always interesting to read shuch news.
Looks sooo good!!!
In Italy we have something similar, with thicker biscuits. We add a layer of nutella. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
A layer of nutella? Genius, I don’t see how that could do anything but improve any treat!
Just saw you on my recorded Martha Stewart show and had to check out your Two Tiny Kitchens website! This is one wonderful recipe for a hot day!!! Thank you!
Thanks for stopping by!