Refreshing Lemon Icebox Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

This Lemon Icebox Cake Recipe is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines the bright flavors of lemon with creamy layers of whipped topping and graham crackers. It’s a perfect treat for warm weather or any gathering.

Easy to prepare, this cake requires minimal cooking skills and can be made ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for parties or family dinners where you might also serve a delicious chicken recipe.

No-Bake Lemon Icebox Cake

This Lemon Icebox Cake features layers of zesty lemon filling and soft whipped cream, sandwiched between graham crackers that soften as they chill. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and requires several hours of refrigeration before serving, yielding 8 servings.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup granulated sugar
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
1 (14 oz) package graham crackers
Optional: lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Lemon Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, and sugar. Mix until the sugar is dissolved. Add the softened cream cheese and beat until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
Layer the Cake: In a 9×13 inch dish, spread a thin layer of the lemon mixture on the bottom. Place a layer of graham crackers over the lemon filling. Repeat the layers, alternating between the lemon mixture and graham crackers, finishing with a layer of the lemon mixture on top.
Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results, allowing the graham crackers to soften.
Serve: Once chilled, cut into squares and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired. Enjoy this refreshing dessert!