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mothers day Strawberry Icebox Cake

Mothers Day Strawberry Icebox Cake That Will Wow Her!

A delightful no-bake dessert, the Mothers Day Strawberry Icebox Cake combines fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and graham crackers, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Whipped Cream Layer
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Can substitute with Cool Whip for convenience
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for additional depth
Strawberry Layers
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Choose ripe, firm strawberries for best flavor; can use frozen if thawed and drained
Cake Base
  • 10 sheets Graham Crackers Serves as the cake base that absorbs moisture and softens; alternatives include ladyfingers
  • Cream Cheese or Instant Vanilla Pudding Optional; adds richness to the cream layer

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Rectangular Dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash about two cups of fresh strawberries under cool water, then slice them thinly and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, put 2 cups of heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  3. Take a rectangular dish and break graham crackers into pieces to cover the bottom. Spread about one-third of the whipped cream over them.
  4. Evenly scatter half of the sliced strawberries over the whipped cream layer.
  5. Repeat the layering process with another layer of graham crackers, another third of the whipped cream, and the remaining strawberries.
  6. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or ideally overnight.
  7. Slice and serve the cold cake, garnished with mint or chocolate if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill overnight to enhance flavors. Adjust sweetness of whipped cream as necessary. Can vary fruit or add other layers such as chocolate syrup.

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