An Easy and Quick Recipe to Make Chocolate Cookie Icebox Cake at Home

The most hectic task of arranging a gathering at home is deciding what to serve to your guests. It is a fact that making the menu for a party is not an easy thing. You have to take care of the likings and disliking of your guests. While making the menu, you have to take care of the allergies. Taking care of all these measurements is no less a daunting task. The trouble begins and doubles up when you have to think of a dessert. Know that dessert is the one dish in your meal that can make or break your party.

It is a shame to display some cooked and ordinary dessert after the delicious meals. Know that your dessert needs to be the cherry on top of your menu. You cannot buy any ready-made dessert from the multideck fridge and call it an end to your party. It is essential to give the best finishing touch to your gathering with the dessert selection. Fortunately, there are many options of desserts that you can select. Make sure you consider the menu and preferences of your guests while choosing the dessert. Know that trends come and go even in the culinary world.

It is best to opt for a finger-licking and trendy for your party dessert. No one can beat the charisma of a well-baked cake. It is a must-have to bake a cake whenever you host a special event. While talking about cakes, nothing is better than chocolate cookie icebox cake. The good thing about this cake is that it is not your ordinary cake in terms of appearance and taste. In addition to that, another notable thing is that you can make it at home without difficulty. So, this is the dessert you need to make if you are hosting an event at home. Below we are listing down the full recipe to make this cake. You can read the recipe for guidance.

Recipe Name: Chocolate Cookie Icebox Cake

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Refrigeration Time: 04 Hours

Total Time: 04 Hours 35 minutes

Course: dessert, snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 to 10 pieces

Ingredients:

Two cups of all-purpose flour

One teaspoon of salt 

Half a teaspoon of baking soda 

One cup of butter (keep at room temperature and unsalted) 

One cup of packed light brown sugar 

One cup of sugar (granulated)

One tablespoon and two teaspoons of vanilla extract 

Two large eggs (keep at room temperature)

Two and half a cups of semisweet mini chocolate chips

Three cups of heavy cream 

Half a cup of confectioners’ sugar

Directions:

In the first step, you need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Now, take two baking sheets and line them with bakery paper.

On the other side, take a medium-sized bowl. In this bowl, add flour, salt, and baking soda. Whisk all the items together and set them aside.

Now, take a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. In the bowl, add butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix all the items on a medium speed. Keep mixing until it becomes light and fluffy. It will take approximately three to five minutes. After that, add two teaspoons of vanilla extract and eggs to the bowl. Blend them all until they become smooth. Now, slow up the speed of the mixer and add flour. After that, add two cups of chocolate chips until they become fully incorporated.

Now, place the prepared dough on the tray. Make small balls and place them onto the baking sheets. Make sure to keep all the balls two inches apart from the others. 

Now, bake the cookies for twelve to fifteen minutes or until they become crisp and golden. Now, let the cookies cool on a cooling rack.

On the other side, whip heavy cream with confectioners’ sugar. Now, add the remaining vanilla extract into the cream mixture. Now, take the cake plate and layer the prepared heavy cream. Now, place some cookies over the cream layer. After that, add another layer of heavy cream over the cookies. Cover the layer with some more cookies. 

You need to repeat the process for three to four layers. In the end, sprinkle some chocolate chips on the top of the cake. You can also use other things for garnishing. In the end, refrigerate the cake for at least four hours. You can also keep the cake in the refrigerator overnight.

Take out the cake at the time of serving and enjoy.