Strawberry Icebox Cake (No-Bake) + VIDEO

Strawberry Icebox Cake with layer upon layer of cookies, cream, and luscious strawberries make up this insanely simple and delicious no-bake strawberry cake.

The fabulous vanilla whipped cream frosting will certainly knock your socks off. If you've never tried a no-bake strawberry shortcake cake, you are in for a real treat.

Strawberry Shortcake Cake

We have been loving frozen treats, trifles, and cookie dough dips.  Well, cakes have been on my mind like you wouldn't believe.

I mean have you checked out my cake dream board?  I have lots of ideas for the fall.

What is a strawberry icebox cake?

If you combine fresh summer strawberries with a light and fluffy vanilla whipped cream frosting and layer it with graham crackers, you have a no-bake strawberry shortcake cake.

It's one of our favorite no-bake summer icebox cakes. And, it's always a hit at barbecues and potlucks.

It takes only a few simple ingredients to create this no-bake dessert recipe but it looks like you spent hours putting it together.

The finished icebox cake goes in the freezer for 3 to 4 hours. That makes the graham crackers softer so the whole thing actually tastes like there are layers of cake between the strawberries and fluffy cream filling.

Tips for making Strawberry Icebox Cake

Homemade whipped cream really makes this icebox cake taste amazing. But, if you are pressed for time, you can use a frozen whipped topping instead.

The taste will be very similar and you'll be able to save a few minutes on a busy day.

If you do decide to make your own homemade whipped cream topping, adding 1-2 tablespoons of dry pudding mix to whipped cream helps to stabilize it.

Icebox cake variations

There are so many different types of icebox cakes you can make.

This strawberry icebox cake is one of my favorites. but, if you don't have strawberries, you can easily use another type of berry like raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries.

Or, if you prefer, you can use sliced peaches instead of berries. If you want a chocolate strawberry icebox cake, you can use a chocolate pudding mix.

Or, why not try layers of bananas if you decide to use chocolate.

Traditionally, a strawberry icebox cake is made with graham crackers.

But, you could also make it with Nilla wafers for a slightly different taste. Or, if you want a strawberry icebox cake with ladyfingers, you can substitute those as well.

If you want to up the presentation of your strawberry icebox cake just a little bit, why not drizzle a chocolate ganache over the top? Chocolate and strawberries just go so well together.

Can I make this sugar free?

So many people are watching their sugar intake and thankfully, you can reduce the sugar content in this strawberry icebox cake very easily.

And, you can also choose low-fat whipped topping to cut the fat content if you're concerned about that.

Instead of traditional instant pudding, choose a sugar-free version.

And, look for a confectioner's sugar substitute that is made with stevia. Reference the package for the substitution ratio. But, the end result should be quite good.

Do I need to invert this cake?

While I love the way it looks when you invert it, you don't have to.

If you prefer, you can simply layer the ingredients in a 9x5 pan and serve it that way. If you have a glass 9x5 pan, the presentation is gorgeous when you can see the layers through the glass.

If you have a steady hand, you can create this icebox cake on a cake platter.

Simply make the layers and alternate with graham crackers, piped in layers of the whipped filling, and layers of sliced strawberries. It's a beautiful dessert that really looks like it took hours to prepare.

More icebox cake recipes

Summer is the perfect time to try making an icebox cake. So, if you're in the mood to try something new, here are a few more you may want to make.

• No-Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake
• Lemon Cloud No-Bake Icebox Cake
• Cherry Chocolate Chip Brownie Icebox Cheesecake
• Peanut Butter Caramel Icebox Cake
• No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie

Equipment you will need to make Strawberry Icebox Cake:

• KitchenAid- 
• 9 x 5 Pan-

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See How Easy it is to Make Strawberry Icebox Cake (No-Bake). Watch the video!

Yield: 12

Author: Donna Elick

Strawberry Icebox Cake (No-Bake)

Strawberry Icebox Cake with layer upon layer of cookies, cream, and luscious strawberries make up this insanely simple and delicious no-bake strawberry cake.

Prep time: 30 MFreeze time:3H Total time: 3 Hours 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh strawberries, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 8-10 graham crackers
• 2 tablespoons vanilla pudding mix, unprepared

Instructions

1. Reserve a handful of strawberries for garnishing the top of the cake.  Place the remaining strawberries in a large bowl.  Sprinkle granulated sugar over top.  Stir to combine and allow to sit.
2. In a tall bowl whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until you can start to see a trail of the mixer through the cream. Add the vanilla and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form.  (In other words, when you turn off the blender and lift the beaters out of the cream, the cream stand up on the end of the beater).  Set aside.
3. Line a 9 x 5-inch pan with plastic wrap use enough to have excess that you can wrap over the top.   Layer 1/3 of the whipped cream into the pan.  Spoon ½ of the strawberries on top of the whipped cream, evenly.  Top with a layer of graham crackers, breaking them if necessary to make
4. Then add another 1/3 of the whipped cream, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula.  Add the remaining strawberries evenly over the whipped cream.  Top with a layer of graham crackers, breaking them if necessary to make them fit.  Pull the excess plastic wrap over the top to cover. Freeze for 3-4 hours.
5. Meanwhile, add the remaining 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, pudding mix to the remaining whipped cream.  Whip until it comes together. Refrigerate until ready to use.
6. Remove the cake from freezer, unwrap the top of the cake and invert pan onto a plate. Remove the plastic wrap and frost with the whipped cream icing and sprinkle remaining strawberries on top.  Freeze until ready to serve.  Run your knife under hot water to warm the knife.  Dry if necessary, cut cake.  The knife should slide through the cake more easily.  Repeat as necessary.
7. Serve and enjoy!

DONNA'S NOTES

1. Homemade whipped cream really makes this icebox cake taste amazing. But, if you are pressed for time, you can use a frozen whipped topping instead. The taste will be very similar and you'll be able to save a few minutes on a busy day. If you do decide to make your own homemade whipped cream topping, adding 1-2 tablespoons of dry pudding mix to whipped cream helps to stabilize it.

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Originally published  August 2013, updated and republished June 2020