GINGERBREAD ICEBOX CAKE
Homemade gingerbread cookies stand in for the store-bought chocolate wafers in the well-known version of this nostalgic treat, and are arranged in freestanding circles rather than in a loaf shape. A sweet-tart citrus topping provides another novel spin on this stunning icebox cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower positions. On generously floured pieces of parchment paper, roll out dough to about 1/16 inch thick. Brush off excess flour. Slide dough and parchment onto baking sheets, and freeze 10 minutes.
- Using a 2 3/8-inch fluted cutter, cut out rounds, rerolling scraps to get a total of 72. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, and freeze 10 minutes.
- Bake cookies 5 minutes. Remove sheets from oven; tap pans firmly on counter to flatten cookies. Return to oven, rotating sheets from top to bottom and front to back; bake until cookies are set and edges have darkened slightly, about 5 minutes more. Transfer sheets to wire racks to cool completely.
- With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla just until stiff peaks form. Arrange 7 cookies in a circle on a cake stand or a serving plate, sides touching; place 1 cookie in center. Spread 3/4 cup whipped cream over cookies, leaving a 3/4-inch cookie border. Repeat, making 8 more layers each of cookies and whipped cream. Chill at least 1 hour.
- Just before serving, spoon some of the oranges and their syrup over top. Serve remaining oranges on the side.
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Tsolmon Tsolmon
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cookies were too hard and the frosting was too runny. I ended up throwing the whole thing away. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
salman pashtune
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time. The texture was also a bit dense, so I might try using a different type of cookie next time.
Ezakiel Wekesa
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
Kashif Khan
[email protected]This was my first time making an icebox cake and I was really happy with how it turned out. The recipe was easy to follow and the cake was delicious. I especially loved the cream cheese frosting. I would definitely make this cake again.
Bereketab Alem
[email protected]This gingerbread icebox cake was such a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. The combination of the gingerbread cookies, cream cheese frosting, and whipped cream was perfect. I will definitely be making this