In the world of delectable desserts, few can resist the allure of a chocolate banana and graham cracker icebox cake. This no-bake wonder is a symphony of flavors and textures, combining the richness of chocolate, the creaminess of bananas, and the crunch of graham crackers. With its ease of preparation and stunning visual appeal, this cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer gathering, a potluck, or a special celebration.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHOCOLATE BANANA ICEBOX CAKE
If you like your icebox cakes supremely cheesy, creamy and luscious...this one's for you! Sliced bananas and chocolate drizzle, anyone?
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium sized bowl combine instant vanilla pudding and milk together with a whisk. Add yogurt and cream cheese to pudding. Mix well. Fold in COOL WHIP.
- Place graham cracker sheets in a single layer on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Top the graham crackers with half of the pudding mixture, spreading evenly across crackers. Top pudding mixture with half of the sliced bananas. Drizzle with half of the melted chocolate.
- Top the above layer with a single layer of vanilla wafers, remaining bananas, and the remaining pudding mixture. Drizzle chocolate on top.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
CHOCOLATE, BANANA, AND GRAHAM CRACKER ICEBOX CAKE
An overnight stint in the fridge softens the graham crackers and firms up the pudding to create a sliceable dessert in this icebox cake recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 5-by-10-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a 5-by-10-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Place yolks and a pinch of salt in another heatproof bowl.
- Bring cream to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Slowly pour cream into bowl with yolks, whisking constantly; return mixture to saucepan set over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes (mixture should not come to a boil). Immediately strain through a fine sieve set over chocolate; stir until chocolate melts and is smooth. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 4 hours.
- Spread 1 cup chocolate mixture evenly into bottom of loaf pan. Top with a layer of 4 graham crackers, trimmed to fit. Spread 1/2 cup chocolate over tops, and cover with some bananas. Spread 1/2 cup chocolate over bananas, and top with a layer of 4 trimmed graham crackers. Repeat with remaining chocolate, bananas, and graham crackers until you reach the top of the pan; finish with graham crackers.
- Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Uncover, and turn out onto a serving platter. Remove plastic wrap. Garnish with whipped cream, and cut into slices.
EASY ICEBOX CAKE
Work your magic with instant pudding and graham crackers in this Easy Icebox Cake! This Easy Icebox Cake includes banana slices and whipped topping.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 half cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make both vanilla and chocolate puddings. Crush 4 graham crackers in a baggie with a rolling pin.
- Line a 9x13 pan with graham crackers. You may need to cut a few to fit around the edges. Pour chocolate pudding over the graham crackers. Randomly lay sliced bananas on chocolate pudding. Apply another layer of graham crackers.
- Pour vanilla pudding over graham crackers to create second layer. Randomly lay sliced bananas on vanilla pudding. Sprinkle graham crackers crumbs over top.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour. Top with COOL WHIP Whipped Topping and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
CHOCOLATE BANANA ICEBOX CAKE
Banana pudding with a twist, this icebox cake embraces chocolate wafers instead of the classic vanilla. After a bit of time in the fridge, the cookies soften into thin layers of chocolate cake. Add some mini chocolate chips to the vanilla custard, if you like, but be sure to cover the bananas completely to keep them from oxidizing. This pudding is best the day it's made, or up to 24 hours later - but it's so delicious that it may not last that long.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories snack, cakes, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl, and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the milk, little by little, while whisking to incorporate it fully. Whisk in the egg yolks. Heat the mixture over medium, stirring constantly, until it has thickened and just come to a low boil, about 4 to 5 minutes. Continue to cook the custard while whisking for another minute, then immediately pour it into the sieve, pushing it through with a small spatula. Stir in the vanilla.
- Chill the custard until it reaches room temperature or colder, about 1 1/2 hours. (To speed the process, you can spread the custard into an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Stir often until the custard has cooled, about 10 minutes. Transfer the custard back to the medium bowl.)
- Whip the 3/4 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold the cream into the custard.
- Add about 1/2 cup of custard to the bottom of a 2-quart serving dish, spreading it in an even layer. Top with a layer of cookies (about 15), breaking them as needed to fit the edges. Slice the bananas 1/4-inch thick, and top the cookies with a layer of bananas.
- Dollop 1/3 of the remaining custard on top of the bananas and, using an offset spatula, gently spread it into an even layer until the bananas are completely covered. Repeat the layering of cookies, bananas and custard two more times, finishing with custard.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill until the custard is cold and the cookies have softened, at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- To serve, whip the 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and confectioners' sugar to medium-stiff peaks. Top the pudding with the whipped cream, and sprinkle with cocoa powder, dusting it through a fine-mesh sieve. Serve cold.
BANANA SPLIT ICEBOX CAKE
One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it extra special with the fruit. Now everyone at your potluck can have a banana split, no muss, no fuss! -Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix whipped topping, sour cream and pudding mix until blended; fold in pineapple. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag. Transfer pudding mixture to bag., On a flat serving plate, arrange 4 crackers in a rectangle. Pipe about 1 cup pudding mixture over crackers; top with about 1/4 cup banana slices. Repeat layers 5 times. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Just before serving, top with chocolate syrup, strawberries and additional banana slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 15g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture in your icebox cake.
- Make sure your graham crackers are fresh and not stale. This will help your cake hold together better.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to line it with parchment paper so the cake doesn't stick.
- Don't overmix the pudding. Overmixing can make it lumpy and less smooth.
- Chill the cake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Chocolate banana and graham cracker icebox cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up ripe bananas and it's always a hit with kids and adults alike. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this icebox cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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