summer cake

Summer Berry No-Bake Icebox Cake

Today, we want to kick off the season with a yummy dessert perfect for any summer occasion! This No-bake Summer Berry Ice Box Cake is a great mess-free option to satisfy a crowd on a hot day. Plus, it looks as good as it tastes! Everyone will think you spent hours preparing when really, it only takes a few simple steps. The best part? You can easily personalize this recipe to fit your tastes; take advantage of those sweet in-season berries or use tropical fruit for an extra summery flavor! For patriotic celebrations, you can also arrange the fruit on the top layer into the shape of a flag. If you want to see how to make this delicious cake, just keep scrolling!

Ingredients

Special Equipment
8 in x 8 in glass dish or pan
Mixing Bowls
Hand Mixer

Cream Mixture
2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 oz package of cream cheese (softened)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
12 graham crackers

Fruit
(2 1/2 cups mixture of all berries)
Blackberries
Raspberries
Blueberries
Strawberries (hulled and sliced; divided leaving the prettiest slices for the top layer)

Step 1

Pour heavy whipping cream into a bowl and whip with a hand mixer just until it holds soft peaks.

Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract and lemon juice and whip to combine until stiff peaks form. Do not over mix. Set aside 1 cup whipped cream for topping.

Step 2

In a separate large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Fold the cream cheese in with the 3 cups of your whipped cream.

Step 3

To assemble your cake, spread a thin layer of the cream mixture in the bottom of your 8 x 8 pan.

Place 3 graham crackers across one end of the pan and then break up 1 to 2 more crackers as needed to fill in the gaps to cover the entire layer.

Spread half of the cream mixture on top.

Use approximately 1/3 of the mixed berries to create the next layer of the cake.

Step 4

Top with another layer of graham crackers, breaking them as needed to make them fit. Spread the remainder of the cream mixture over the top and add another 1/3 of the berries.

Step 5

Top with the final layer of graham crackers. Spread the reserved 1 cup of freshly whipped cream evenly over the top. Place the last layer of the prettiest berries reserved for the top.

Step 6

Refrigerate your cake for at least 4 hours or overnight until the graham crackers have softened completely. Serve chilled and add optional toppings if desired.

When your Summer Berry Icebox Cake is ready to serve, make it your own creation! Add an extra topping of graham cracker crumbs, chopped nuts, drizzle chocolate or complete it with a dusting of powdered sugar. Everyone is sure to enjoy this wonderfully easy dessert!