Berry Icebox Cake Recipes

BERRY ICEBOX CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Find full set of instructions HERE but bake in loaf pan for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Add blueberries, sugar and lime juice to a deep saucepan. Heat on medium until everything begins to boil.
• Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes (or until blueberries pop and sauce thickens coating back of a spoon). Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon of lime juice and cook for 5 minutes until reduced by half leaving 3/4 cups of blueberry sauce. Remove from heat and cool then refrigerate.
• Add strawberries, sugar and lime juice to a deep saucepan. Heat on medium until everything begins to boil.
• Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes (or until sauce thickens coating back of a spoon). Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon of lime juice and cook for 5 minutes until reduced by half leaving 3/4 cups of blueberry sauce. Remove from heat and cool then refrigerate.
• Add whipping cream and powdered sugar in your stand mixer or to a large bowl using a hand mixer. Beat on medium high speed until stiff peaks form.
• Set aside in the refrigerator.
• To Assemble Icebox Cake
• When ready to make the icebox cake, line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap ensuring there is a lot extra hangover on all sides. This will make it much easier to release when it is ready.
• Begin by cutting the dark edges of the cake off then set aside and cut the loaf cake into even slices.
• Place a layer of pound cake to the bottom of the prepared pan, cutting sides to fit if needed.
• Using an offset spatula, spread a layer of strawberry ice cream evenly over the top of the pound cake then using a clean utensil, spread blueberry sauce over top of ice cream then add another layer of pound cake. Set in the freezer for 30 minutes.
• Next using a clean offset spatula, spread a layer of vanilla ice cream evenly then top with the strawberry sauce.
• Finally end with a final layer of pound cake.
• Cover with the remaining plastic wrap then place in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
• Once completely frozen and you are ready to serve, invert finished icebox cake onto serving plate.
• Carefully peel off the plastic wrap. To create a beautiful straight edge to the cake, use a sharp knife placed under hot water and clean up sides of cake.
• Finally remove whipped cream from refrigerator and spread a thick layer evenly over the sides and top of the cake.
• Place back in the freezer for 20-30 minutes then garnish with berries and serve.

EASY BERRY ICEBOX CAKE

Steps:

• There are 3 layers of graham crackers, 3 layers of whipped cream, and 2 layers of berries (plus any you use for topping). Each layer of graham crackers is about 7 graham crackers (you can break some up to fit). This recipe yields 6 cups of whipped cream and you will use 2 cups per layer.
• Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and almond extracts together on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes. Spread a couple Tablespoons into a very, very thin layer on the bottom of a 9×13 pan. This will help the bottom layer of graham crackers stick. Layer graham crackers on top.
• Spread about 2 cups of whipped cream on top of the graham crackers. Then layer the sliced strawberries on top. Follow with another layer of graham crackers, 2 more cups of whipped cream, then the blueberries and another layer of graham crackers. Spread the remaining whipped cream on top and sprinkle with any additional berries and sprinkles.
• Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Cut into slices and serve cold.

BLACKBERRY ICEBOX CAKE

Steps:

• Remove the pound cake from its pan and line the pan with plastic wrap, leaving plenty of overhang.
• Slice the domed mound off the pound cake and set aside, then slice the remaining cake horizontally into 3 slices.
• Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Crumble the cake mound into crumbs. Add to the pan and toast until golden brown all over, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Mix together the blackberries, blackberry jam, lemon zest and juice in a bowl. Set aside.
• Combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a bowl. Whip until firm peaks form.
• Place one layer of cake in the bottom of the lined pan and press to slightly flatten. Top with a third of the blackberry mixture and a third of the whipped cream. Repeat the process 2 more times, ending with whipped cream. Loosely cover with the overhanging plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
• To serve, carefully lift the cake from the pan and remove the plastic wrap. Top with the toasted crumbs, a few blackberries and a sprig of mint, then slice and serve.

LEMON-BERRY ICEBOX CAKE

Steps:

• Toss 1 cup each strawberries and mixed berries with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and the juice of 1/2 lemon in a medium bowl; set aside to macerate, 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree 1 cup mixed berries in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate the remaining 2 cups each strawberries and mixed berries for topping.
• Beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, the zest of both lemons and the juice of 1 lemon in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the heavy cream and beat until slightly stiff peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer half of the whipped cream mixture to a separate bowl and fold in the berry puree.
• Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang on all sides. Spread 1 cup of the plain whipped cream mixture in the pan (refrigerate the rest for topping). Cover with a single layer of cookies. Spread 1 cup of the berry whipped cream over the cookies, then top with half of the macerated berries and another 1 cup berry whipped cream. Repeat with another layer of cookies, berry whipped cream and the remaining macerated berries and berry whipped cream. Top with another layer of cookies (you may have some left over). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Before serving, toss the remaining 2 cups each strawberries and mixed berries with the remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and juice of 1/2 lemon in a large bowl; set aside to macerate, 30 minutes.
• Uncover the cake and invert onto a platter; remove the plastic. Cover with the reserved plain whipped cream. Top with the macerated berries.

BERRY ICEBOX CAKE

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth scraping down the sides as needed. Add heavy whipping cream, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla. Whip on high until nice and fluffy with stiff peaks.
• Spread a small amount of the cheesecake filling in the bottom of an 8x8 baking pan. Top with cookies then spread ½ of the cheesecake filling in an even layer over the cookies. Top with ½ of the mixed berries and gently press into the cheesecake layer. Top with cookies, remaining cheesecake filling, and last berries. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours.