Easy Berry Icebox Cake

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Author: Sally

Published: 06/27/2023

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Let your refrigerator do most of the work with this light and easy no-bake berry icebox

cake. Made with fresh berries, graham crackers that soften up, and homemade vanilla

whipped cream, this layered sheet-style cake is one of the easiest no-bake dessert

recipes you’ll try this summer. Prep takes about 15 minutes and the entire cake feeds a

lucky crowd!

One reader, Gwen, commented: “I made this last year for the Fourth of July and it

was amazing! I’ve already had two requests from family to make it again this year.

They remembered it and wanted more. I think that proves how awesome this is!

★★★★★“
Back in 2016, a reader once wrote in and explained that she’s always made a no-bake

icebox cake with frozen whipped topping and pudding mix but preferred to serve
something with homemade alternatives. My team and I couldn’t resist the opportunity

to test out a refrigerator cake recipe! I pictured it with plenty of fresh whipped cream

and summer berries.

After testing, the berry icebox cake came out better than we all imagined, and I

immediately published it on my website. I’ve served it at least once every summer

since. Have you ever made an icebox or refrigerator cake before? They’re a lot of fun,

and you can play around with flavors. Try my s’mores icebox cake next.

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Tell Me About This Berry Icebox Cake

● Flavor: Every cool and creamy bite is full of juicy berries, whipped cream,

and graham crackers. I flavor the whipped cream with vanilla bean paste

and almond extract. You can use regular vanilla extract, and leave out the

almond extract if desired.

● Texture: As the cake sets up in the refrigerator, the graham crackers soften

into a cake-like texture. The cake truly tastes like multiple layers of thin

cake with whipped cream and berries in between. Like fresh berry cream

cake or strawberry shortcake cake, but with more texture.

● Ease: This summer dessert recipe is wonderful for beginners. You need a

handful of basic ingredients plus about 15 minutes to assemble the cake

before it goes into the refrigerator. There are 3 layers of graham crackers, 3
 layers of whipped cream, and 2 layers of berries (plus extra for topping).

Once you put it all together, cover and refrigerate it. That’s it!