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Icebox Chocolate Graham Cracker Cake Recipe

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This classic Icebox Cake is a no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate graham crackers, creamy sweetened cream cheese folded with fluffy Cool Whip, and rich chocolate fudge icing. Chilling the cake allows the crackers to soften and meld flavors, creating a luscious icebox dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip

Chocolate Layers

  • 16 ounces chocolate fudge icing
  • 1 box chocolate graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  2. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, maintaining as much airiness as possible.
  3. Soften Chocolate Fudge Icing: Remove the lid and foil seal from the container of chocolate fudge icing. Microwave it for 30 seconds to soften, then stir and set aside. Ensure it is pourable but not too hot.
  4. First Graham Cracker Layer: Place a single layer of chocolate graham crackers on the bottom of an 8×8 inch pan, breaking pieces if necessary to fill the bottom evenly.
  5. First Cream Cheese Layer: Spread one-third of the cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer.
  6. First Fudge Icing Layer: Pour about ½ cup of the softened chocolate fudge icing over the cream cheese layer. Spread gently with the back of a spoon or an icing spreader without disturbing the layers underneath.
  7. Second Graham Cracker Layer: Add another layer of chocolate graham crackers over the fudge icing layer.
  8. Second Cream Cheese Layer: Spread another one-third of the cream cheese mixture over the graham crackers.
  9. Second Fudge Icing Layer: Top this with approximately ½ cup of the softened fudge icing and spread gently.
  10. Final Layers: Place the last layer of graham crackers, followed by the remaining cream cheese mixture on top.
  11. Chill the Cake: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 2 to 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld.
  12. Serve: Before serving, reheat the remaining fudge icing slightly until pourable and drizzle over the top of the cake and individual slices. Optionally, garnish with crushed graham cracker crumbs for added texture and presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure the chocolate fudge icing is not overheated to prevent melting the cream cheese mixture.
  • For best results, chill the cake overnight to let layers fully soften and meld.
  • Use a gentle folding technique to maintain a light, airy cream cheese mixture.
  • Garnishing with crushed graham crackers adds a nice texture contrast and enhances visual appeal.
  • This dessert is best stored in the refrigerator and served cold.

Keywords: Icebox Cake, no bake dessert, chocolate fudge, cream cheese dessert, layered cake, chocolate graham crackers

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