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Strawberry Icebox Cake is a major crowd pleaser. No baking required, creamy vanilla pudding and fresh berries make this cake the ultimate refreshing summer treat.
Please note this post has been republished from my 2022 post
Why Make Strawberry Icebox Cake
This cake is a summer staple and can be ready to serve in a pinch. I know your family and friends will love this. Use vegan products or regular dairy milk and whipped cream BOTH work great. You can also give my Lemon Cookie Bars, Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, and Peach Crisp a try this summer!
- There is no baking required at all. It’s perfect for a hot summer day and the mix ins and toppings are endless.
- Easy! Only a few steps required.
- You can use any berries for this recipe. You will love this dreamy light cake.
Ingredient Notes
All other ingredients and measurements can be found in the recipe card towards the bottom of this post.
- Graham Crackers. The base of this cake. One box should be enough for this recipe.
- Whipped Topping. Vegan or regular will work great. There are several brands out there and anyone will do.
- Milk. Use whole milk or almond milk if desired.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding. The best part of the cake. Use this brand if you want the cleanest pudding Most all pudding is dairy free/vegan but brand has very clean simple ingredients. You can also use Lemon or chocolate pudding if you’d like! Skies the limit for flavor combos.
- Vanilla Extract.
- Fresh Strawberries. I used strawberries but any will work.
How To Make Strawberry Icebox Cake
- Step One. In a large bowl, whisk instant pudding mix, milk and vanilla extract together for a few minutes. Fold in 1 of the whipped topping from the container.
- Step Two. Cover the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish with a single layer of graham crackers. Add ½ the pudding mixture, spread into an even layer. Add diced strawberries.
- Step Three. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers and then the rest of the pudding, and more diced strawberry. Top with a 3rd layer of graham crackers and then the remaining whipped topping.
- Step Four. Next top with your fresh berries if using. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- Step Five. Carefully slice and serve! Cake will last in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Strawberry Icebox Cake Tips
- Use any whipped cream and milk of choice. This recipe can easily be made vegan or with dairy products it’s fool proof!
- Be sure you have time to let it refrigerate and form into a cake.
- Make Ahead: You can assemble the dessert up to 2 days ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to serve it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- How to Freeze: If you’d like to freeze the icebox cake, ensure it is in a freezer-safe container and keep it frozen for up to 30 days. When you’re ready to eat it, remove it from the freezer and allow it to thaw until it’s easy to slice.
Recipe FAQ’s
Can I use any instant pudding flavor?
yes! the graham crackers and whipped topping are so versatile they will pair with any flavor of choice.
Can I use regular ingredients? I am not vegan
yes! You can use regular milk and regular whipped topping like cool whip if you’d prefer.
Other Desserts To Try
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Almond Lemon Cookies
Breakfast
Strawberry Yogurt Muffins
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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies
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Strawberry Icebox Cake
Strawberry Icebox Cake is a major crowd pleaser. No baking required, creamy vanilla pudding and fresh berries make this cake the ultimate refreshing summer treat.
Equipment
- 9×13 dish
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz box graham crackers
- 2 3.4 oz packages vanilla pudding, *see notes
- 2½ cup whole milk, or vegan nut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 8 oz tubs whipped topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk instant pudding mix, almond milk and vanilla extract together for a few minutes. Fold in 1 of the whipped toppings. The other is used for topping the cake.
- Cover the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish with a single layer of graham crackers, you may need to break apart a few to get them to fit. It doesn't need to be perfect. Add ½ the pudding mixture, spread into an even layer, add some diced strawberry. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers and then the rest of the pudding and another layer of diced strawberry.
- Top with a 3rd layer of graham crackers and then the remaining whipped topping. Next top with your fresh berries if using. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- Carefully slice into squares and serve! Cake will last in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze this cake.
Notes
- Use any whipped cream and milk of choice. This recipe can easily be made vegan or with dairy products it’s fool proof!
- Be sure you have time to let it refrigerate and form into a cake.
- Make Ahead: You can assemble the dessert up to 2 days ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge until you are ready to serve it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- How to Freeze: If you’d like to freeze the icebox cake, ensure it is in a freezer-safe container and keep it frozen for up to 30 days. When you’re ready to eat it, remove it from the freezer and allow it to thaw until it’s easy to slice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice of cake | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Thank you easy and easy recipe
So glad to hear that.
Oh my gosh this was SO GOOD. I made this for my friends birthday and it’s one of the best things we’ve ever had will definitely be making this again very soon this summer.
My family enjoys this almost monthly! Could you switch to chocolate pudding or no?
Thanks! KT
Hi my friend! So happy to hear your family loves this one, yes, you can absolutely change it to chocolate!