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This no-bake, easy Strawberry Ice Cream Cake is a favorite summer cake. It’s so simple: three layers of cinnamon honey graham crackers, French vanilla ice cream, soft and sweet whipped cream, and strawberry jam. To finish it off, add a generous topping of sweet whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This icy cold cake is creamy, extra berry-filled, and requires very little effort.

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If this doesn’t tell you that I’m ready for summer, I don’t know what will. I love this simple but delicious cake so much – and it’s EASY! It’s basically just a layer of sweet graham crackers with ice cream, whipped cream, and lots of strawberry jam.

Originally, I wanted to share a strawberry icebox cake with you all today. But I didn’t actually take the time to fully understand that a strawberry icebox cake is usually made with strawberries and whipped cream, no ice cream.

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I wanted ice cream, so instead of scratching the idea, I decided to combine the ideas: ice cream, whipped cream, and so many layers of strawberries + cinnamon graham crackers – yum!

Full disclosure, I did make my own homemade crackers and strawberry jam, which I think added to the yumminess here. But you don’t have to do that! Store-bought works great too.

My very favorite store-bought jam is Bonne Maman’s, I love their jams! But if you live in a town with a local farm stand, I’d pick up their jam. I imagine it is so good!

Anyway, very excited to share this recipe!!

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OK, here are the details

Step 1: whip the cream

I whip my cream with sugar and vanilla until I have super soft peaks. Nothing fancy about this. I recommend using an electric mixer – unless you want a serious arm workout!

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Step 2: assemble

Use your favorite box of graham crackers. Personally, I love the cinnamon honey flavor. Then, use your favorite French vanilla ice cream. Tillamook is my favorite.

Layer the graham crackers with the ice cream, whipped cream, and strawberry jam. Then, another layer of crackers, ice cream, and whipped cream, and finish with jam + 1 final layer of crackers.

Wrap the cake up and freeze until it is firm.

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Step 3: cutting the cake

Okay, so here’s my trick: Cut the cake before you add the last dollops of whipped cream. I promise this will save you a lot of headaches and mess.

I cut my cake around each graham cracker into nine squares.

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Step 4: topping

Top the cake with dollops of freshly whipped cream, jam, and fresh, sliced berries. You could totally add raspberries and blueberries, too. That would be festive!

Now, serve!

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This cake is sweet, heavy on ice cream, swirled with berries, and has just the right amount of crunch on the bottom from those sweetened crackers. It has the perfect balance of sweet and salty that leaves you longing for another bite.

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Can’t wait to make this all summer long. I love not only how easy it is but how pretty and delicious it turns out!

Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Cake | halfbakedharvest.com

Looking for other Summer ice cream recipes? Here are some favorites:

No Churn Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

Creamy Vegan Chocolate Fudge Pops

Blackberry Lavender Ice Cream Sandwiches

Lastly, if you make this Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Cake, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Strawberry Icebox Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories Per Serving: 441 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 1. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
    2. Using an electric mixer, whip 1 cup of cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until soft peaks form.
    3. Layer the graham crackers in the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer with 1/2 of the vanilla ice cream, then spread over 1/2 of the whipped cream. Swirl the cream with 1/2 of the strawberry jam. Add another layer of graham crackers, the remaining ice cream, and whipped cream. Swirl with the remaining jam, reserving 2 tablespoons. Layer with crackers. Wrap the cake and freeze 4 hours or until frozen.
    4. Remove the cake from the freezer. Use the parchment paper to lift the cake out of the pan. Let sit 5 minutes, then slice into 9 pieces. Keep the cake together.
    6. Whip the remaining 1 cup of cream with 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread over the cake. Swirl with jam and sliced strawberries. Serve and enjoy immediately.
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  1. I made it using vanilla wafers instead of graham crackers, ran out so I didn’t have a complete top of cookies, but it looks amazing

  2. 5 stars
    Hi! Could you please let me know how many layers of graham crackers you use, 3 or 2? Bottom, middle, top or just bottom and middle? It is not a big deal but just wondering… I made it with 2 and it was absolutely delicious.

    1. Hi Alicia,
      Amazing!! Thank you so much for trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad it was enjoyed! It’s 3 layers of graham crackers:) xT