Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake Recipe

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

This Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake recipe is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines layers of fluffy whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and soft cake. It’s perfect for warm weather gatherings and is easy to prepare ahead of time.

The cake recipe requires minimal ingredients and can be assembled quickly, making it a great choice for parties or family gatherings.

No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake

This icebox cake features layers of graham crackers or sponge cake, whipped cream, and sweet strawberries, chilled until set. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and requires a few hours of chilling time, serving approximately 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 package (14 ounces) graham crackers or 1 layer of sponge cake
Additional strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Layer the Cake: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of whipped cream on the bottom. Place a layer of graham crackers or sponge cake on top, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cake to set.
Serve: Once chilled, slice the cake and serve with additional strawberries on top if desired.