This creamy, dreamy icebox cake-built in a bowl for maximum ease-is the no-bake dessert you'll be making all summer.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Quick & Easy Dessert Summer Berry Blackberry Milk/Cream No-Cook Kid-Friendly Cake Chill Small Plates
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Measure out 2 cups blackberries from 2 pints. Slice berries in half lengthwise and transfer to a medium bowl. (Save remaining berries for decorating later.)
- Add 1/2 cup blackberry jam to bowl with sliced berries. Using a citrus juicer, juice 1 lemon over berry mixture. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer, beat 2 cups heavy cream in a large bowl, starting on low speed and increasing to high, until soft peaks form.
- Beat in 1/4 cup powdered sugar and a pinch of salt just to combine.
- Line a medium bowl (6-cup capacity) with plastic wrap, pressing into bottom and up sides and leaving plenty of overhang. Line the bottom of bowl with a layer of vanilla wafers.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup berry mixture over wafers. Scoop 1 1/2 cups whipped cream into a small bowl; cover and save in fridge for later. Spread 1/2 cup of the remaining whipped cream evenly over wafer and berry layers. Repeat layers with wafers (breaking to fit as needed-no one will know), blackberry mixture, and whipped cream, using more for each layer as the bowl gets wider, until you run out of all the components.
- Bring up plastic overhang to cover and chill at least 24 hours.
- Unwrap plastic from top of cake and place a large cake stand or platter firmly over it. Flip over and lift bowl away; peel away plastic wrap. (Ta-da!)
- Using a whisk, beat reserved whipped cream back to soft peaks, then use a spoon to dollop cream all over cake and spread around evenly.
- Cut reserved berries in half lengthwise and arrange them on top.
- Slice cake into 8 pieces to serve.
- Do Ahead
- Cake can be assembled 2 days ahead and can also be unmolded and covered in cream 1 hour ahead; either way, keep in the fridge until the last minute.
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todd Durand
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.
Jason Huskey
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but this cake was a disaster.
Falcon Fist
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment.
Snesipho Mpanza
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Benjamin Miller
[email protected]This cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped.
YGO Locals
[email protected]The instructions for this recipe were a bit confusing.
Ruth Gathigi
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry.
Bartsimpison
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Dave Flore
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of icebox cakes, but this one changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Augustin sila
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was a beautiful and delicious cake.
illuvane
[email protected]This cake is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect summer dessert.
Ana Ivanovici
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add more blackberries.
Annastancia Ouma
[email protected]I love that this cake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Isiaq Rashidat
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make! I had it ready in no time.
izhar Ali Bhatti Official
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of blackberries, but I really enjoyed this cake. The sweetness of the berries balanced out the tartness of the lemon.
Danikaleem 93
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Raj ali
[email protected]This is the best icebox cake I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect.