Description
This Mint Chocolate Chip Icebox Cake is a luscious, creamy dessert that combines the refreshing taste of mint with rich chocolate. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of smooth, velvety layers and crunchy chocolate chips, creating a refreshing treat perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 package (14 oz) chocolate wafer cookies
- For Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Additional chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to maintain the fluffiness.
- On a serving platter, lay down a single layer of chocolate wafer cookies, slightly overlapping them.
- Spread a layer of the mint cream mixture over the cookies, smoothing it out evenly.
- Repeat the layering process (cookies and cream) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream on top.
- Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional chocolate chips.
Notes
- This cake can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chocolate wafer cookies.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of peppermint extract to suit your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 14 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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