Just because something is old-fashioned doesn’t mean it’s out of style! Take this Old-Fashioned Chocolate Icebox Cake as proof of that! It’s the most refreshing cake ever conceived, and that is a cold, hard fact! It’s a chilled layer cake filled with chocolatey goodness (softened chocolate wafers) and topped by a simple yet captivating whipped cream frosting. You can actually see how delicious the Old-Fashioned Chocolate Icebox Cake is just by looking at each beautifully striped slice! Simplicity and scrumptiousness all in one!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (9-ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies
- 1/4 cup chocolate curls
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with a hand mixer on medium speed.
Step 2 –Once the cream begins to thicken, add the powdered sugar and the vanilla.
Step 3 –Continue to beat until the whipped cream thickens and stiff peaks form.
Step 4 –Spread a 1/2-inch layer of the whipped cream on each of the chocolate wafer cookies.
Step 5 –Spread a layer of the whipped cream on a serving plate.
Step 6 –Stack the cookies upright on the whipped cream layer to form a line.
Step 7 –Once all the cookies are in a line, spread the remaining whipped cream over the cookies to form a log-shaped cake.
Step 8 –Cover and refrigerate the cake until the moisture of the whipped cream softens the wafer cookies, at least 12 hours and up to overnight.
Step 9 –Decorate the top of the cake with the chocolate curls.
Step 10 –Slice the cake on a diagonal for a striped effect.
Step 11 –Serve.