BLACKBERRY ICEBOX CAKE

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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

2 pints blackberries, divided
1/2 cup blackberry jam
1 lemon
2 cups chilled heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
8 oz. vanilla wafers, divided

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.

todd Durand
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.


Jason Huskey
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this cake was a disaster.


Falcon Fist
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This cake was a disappointment.


Snesipho Mpanza
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Benjamin Miller
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This cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped.


YGO Locals
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The instructions for this recipe were a bit confusing.


Ruth Gathigi
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I found this cake to be a bit dry.


Bartsimpison
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Dave Flore
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I'm not a huge fan of icebox cakes, but this one changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Augustin sila
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was a beautiful and delicious cake.


illuvane
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This cake is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect summer dessert.


Ana Ivanovici
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add more blackberries.


Annastancia Ouma
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I love that this cake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Isiaq Rashidat
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This cake is so easy to make! I had it ready in no time.


izhar Ali Bhatti Official
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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
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Raj ali
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This is the best icebox cake I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect.