Chocolate Strawberry Icebox Cake – EASY & DECADENT
A luscious layered dessert combining rich chocolate wafers, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. No baking required! Perfect for impressing with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30 chocolate wafer cookies
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine whipped cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip on medium speed until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Arrange chocolate wafer cookies at the bottom of a rectangular or square dish, forming a solid layer.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the cookies.
- Add an even layer of sliced strawberries over the whipped cream.
- Lightly dust cocoa powder over the strawberries.
- Repeat layers ending with a top layer of whipped cream and cocoa dusting.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for best results).
Notes
Use cold whipped cream for optimal volume
Adjust sugar to taste (up to 1/3 cup)
Let strawberries sit after slicing to enhance flavor
Dark chocolate wafers add extra richness
For gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free wafers
Cake can be made 12-24 hours in advance
Adjust sugar to taste (up to 1/3 cup)
Let strawberries sit after slicing to enhance flavor
Dark chocolate wafers add extra richness
For gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free wafers
Cake can be made 12-24 hours in advance