Recently, I've become enchanted with everything 1950s. So it's no surprise I'd want to try making an icebox cake. I just find the term "icebox" to be so quaint; it immediately puts good feelings in my mind. The problem became tracking down a recipe. These cakes have gone out of style and the recipes seemingly buried. I decided to create my own recipe, and this Chocolate Peppermint Icebox Cake was born.
This recipe combines a peppermint whipped cream with chocolate wafer cookies. That's never a bad thing. Think mint oreo. It's also incredibly quick to make. It does require a few hours in the "icebox" before serving, so it involves a bit of planning ahead, but there's nothing more complicated to it than that. Easy as it is to make, this dessert also has the potential to impress. When you cut into this cake and reveal all those beautiful looking layers, it makes quite a statement. For an added touch, I crumbled a couple of wafer cookies on top and garnished the rim with some peppermint candies.
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT ICEBOX CAKE
2 9oz package chocolate wafers
3 c. heavy whipping cream
3/4 c. powdered sugar
3 tsp. peppermint extract
peppermint candies for garnishing (optional)
1. In the absolute largest bowl you own, whip together the cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract. Start on a low speed and increase incrementally.
2. Assemble the cake in a 9 inch springform pan. Start with a layer of chocolate wafers, overlapping them to cover the bottom. Spread a layer of the mint whipped cream on top. Repeat until you have four layers of each, ending with whipped cream. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Allow it to chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Right before serving, garnish with crushed up wafers and peppermint candies.
Source: Cats and Casseroles original recipe
That looks delicious! I make a similar dessert for my husband that his mom used to make. I ice each wafer and stand them up next to each other to make a long roll. Then once it's been in the refrigerator long enough I cut it on an angle so you can see all the layers! Thanks so much for posting!
ReplyDeleteAbby - That is such a pretty cake and looks delicious too!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds yummy. I'm not a huge peppermint fan, but I would still eat this.
ReplyDeleteYeah baby! ;-) That looks pretty and delicious! Thanks for linking up on Recipes I Can't Wait to Try the last couple of weeks!
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That does look yummy!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I love ice cream and the 1950's too! :)
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ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous cake and it looks so heavenly that I'm going to have to try it! Thanks for the great recipe! Now following you!
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Ohh, looks good. Perfect for this hot weather!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. I like the special touch of the candies on top.
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that looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteChocolate and peppermint are such a great combination. Sounds so good and looks even better. Can't wait to try it :D
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ReplyDeleteWhy do I feel the need to purchase some chocolate wafers? This looks so simple but also so fancy, too. I love chilled desserts. Delicious! Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
ReplyDeleteYUM! I really want to try this. :)
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ReplyDeleteYour Chocolate Peppermint Ice Box Cake looks so cool and inviting with all this hot weather we are having. Sure wish I could have a nice cold slice right now. You have a great blog and I am your newest follower. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon! Hope you are having a great week end.
Miz Helen
I have a springform pan just waiting to be used for the first time and this looks like the perfect reason to use it! Delicious.
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Ooohh how pretty. That's the yummiest icebox cake I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this at Recipe Sharing Monday. I hope to see you back tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful! I've had "icebox cake" on my baking bucket list for awhile, now you've inspired me to push it to the top of the list! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful cake. That would be perfect at Christmas time since it's a make ahead recipe.
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