Name: Icebox Log Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pt whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar; 1 package chocolate wafer cookies; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

If baking isn’t your thing, this Icebox Log Cake is for you! Layers and layers of chocolate wafers and fresh whipped cream are my ultimate dream dessert. The holidays doesn’t have to be ALL about baking – you can have a perfect festive dessert without turning on your oven. Icebox Log Cakes were always part of my childhood. I love making these with my mom every year. There’s truly no better dessert for me than layers of chocolate wafer cookies and whipped cream. It’s simple, but absolutely decadent and delicious.

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15 m

American

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Icebox Log Cake

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Ingredients

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Icebox Log Cake

1 pt whipping cream

2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar

1 package chocolate wafer cookiesMy first choice would be Tate’s chocolate chip cookies. They’re a similar shape, size and crispiness. You could also try to use Oreo Thins, or I’ve heard of another brand called Dewey’s that has a product called Brownie Crisp Cookies that I bet would work great too!

2 tablespoons cocoa powderoptional

Instructions

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Instructions

Place whipping cream and sugar in a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip for 2 minutes on medium speed increasing to high speed until thick and creamy making sure not to over whip the cream.

Spread 1 tablespoon of whipping cream on top of each cookie and cover with another cookie creating stacks of 8 cookies and whipped cream.

Using a large platter, spread a thin layer of whipped cream in the shape of the log (this helps keep it in place.) Place 3/4 of the stacks on their side creating a log.

Place the remaining side in the center of the log “gluing” with whipped cream to make the side of the log.

Spread the remaining whipped cream over the log allowing the ends to remain uncovered.

Place the cocoa powder in a small sieve and dust the top of the log with cocoa powder.

Place in the freezer for a couple hours or overnight. Slice and then serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Your Cream and Bowl 🧊
Refrigerate your mixing bowl and whipping cream for at least 30 minutes before whipping to achieve stiff peaks quickly and prevent the cream from breaking or becoming grainy.
Dunk Wafers Strategically 💧
Lightly dip each chocolate wafer into cold milk or coffee for just 1-2 seconds per side to soften them slightly without making them soggy, creating the perfect tender texture.
Create Even Layers 📐
Use a piping bag with a large round tip to pipe uniform cream between wafers, ensuring consistent thickness and a professional appearance when the cake is sliced.
Dust with Cocoa at the End ✨
Wait until just before serving to sift cocoa powder over the entire cake—applying it too early will absorb moisture and lose its vibrant color and texture.
Overnight Refrigeration is Key ⏰
Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the wafers to absorb moisture from the cream and soften into a cohesive, sliceable dessert.