Lemon Drizzle Icebox Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

This Lemon Drizzle Icebox Cake Recipe is a refreshing dessert that combines layers of lemon-flavored cream and cookies, creating a light and zesty treat perfect for warm weather.

The cake requires no baking and is easy to assemble, making it a great choice for gatherings or a simple family dessert.

No-Bake Lemon Drizzle Icebox Cake

This icebox cake features layers of lemon cream made with whipped cream and lemon zest, sandwiched between crisp cookies. It sets in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. The recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare and requires chilling time, serving approximately 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
24-30 lemon-flavored cookies (like Lorna Doone or similar)
Extra lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Cake: In a rectangular dish, spread a layer of the lemon cream mixture. Place a layer of lemon cookies on top, then repeat the process, alternating layers of cream and cookies until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream on top.
Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cookies to soften and flavors to meld.
Serve: Once chilled, garnish with extra lemon zest before slicing and serving.