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neapolitan icebox cake on a white marble serving board on a white marble table.

Neapolitan Icebox Cake

Mimi Council
Combine an easy no bake dessert recipe with nostalgic flavors and you have this Neapolitan Icebox Cake! This strawberry icebox bake is a cool treat to make when strawberries are in season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Makes 8 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Digital Food Scale
  • Stand Mixer
  • 1-pound Loaf Pan
  • Parchment Paper Sheets

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 71 grams powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 136 grams graham crackers (1 sleeve)
  • 340 grams strawberries
  • ½ cup chocolate ganache

Instructions
 

  • Line a 1-pound loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or using a hand mixer, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined and gradually increase the speed as the whipped cream thickens, until you are at full speed. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
  • Line the loaf pan with a layer of graham crackers, you will have to break them up to fit one even layer and it doesn’t have to be perfect.
  • Add one-third of the whipped cream and spread evenly. Top with slices strawberries. Drizzle with chocolate ganache. Repeat this process two more times and the loaf pan should be full. Crumble up graham crackers on top.
  • Store in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Using a warm sharp knife, cut the cake into 8 slices and serve immediately. Store extra cake in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

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Notes

Tips
  • You don't need a stand mixer for this recipe, you can use a hand mixer if you prefer.
  • The layering does not need to be perfect, that is the beauty of an icebox cake! So don’t worry about perfection.
  • Make sure to store in the fridge or freezer. I actually prefer to store these in the freezer, then just let it warm up for a few minutes before eating.
  • High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 661IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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