Layers and layers of chocolate chip cookies and spiked cream come together for this amazing Cookie Icebox Cake. Make it the night before and then cover it in homemade chocolate sauce.
Cookie Icebox Cake
OH Wow!
I think I may have outdone myself here… What do you think of this gorgeously stunning Cookie Icebox Cake?
It’s the first Icebox Cake that I’ve made and had. I was telling my Mom about making this and how good it was and she told me about how my Grandmother used to make Icebox Cakes with chocolate wafers. Ummm… where were these cakes when I was a kid Mom? Why did you not make your mother’s desserts?
Thank goodness for Martha Stewart to fill me in on the awesomeness of this dessert. To add to Ms. Stewart’s recipe, I made some homemade Chocolate Sauce to pour over the top.
Also, I found these adorable spoons while at Epcot and wanted to show them off… I wanted one in each color, but just got these two cute ones. It was so hard to resist all the cuteness!
But I digress…
This was the first time I made an Icebox Cake and it’s the first time that I made my own Chocolate Syrup. All I can say is, why didn’t someone tell me how good homemade chocolate syrup was?? Oh my!
I hope that you like my little video on making this cake. I hope to make more videos and animated .GIF’s of my treats. Aren’t they fun?
Did you like that? Mr. Quart decided to help… Thanks babe!
Cookie Icebox Cake
This Icebox cake could be made with store bought cookies and chocolate syrup, but it's so much better when it's all homemade.
Ingredients
Chocolate Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Dutch-processed cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon whiskey (if desired)
To complete the Cake
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate Shavings
- Chocolate Sauce
Instructions
For the Chocolate Syrup
- In a small pot, bring water and sugar to a boil and whisk in cocoa, salt, and corn syrup. Whisk until all of the solids have dissolved. Reduce sauce until slightly thickened. Stir in whisky if desired. Strain and cool to room temperature. Transfer to a mason jar and refrigerate.
For the Cake Construction
- Layer the cookies and mascarpone whip cream and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, whip cream until soft peaks form and top the Icebox Cake.
- Drizzle desired amount of Chocolate Syrup over cake.
- Top with chocolate shavings.
- Cut with a large serrated knife and share with great company.
Gotta Sweet Tooth? Share your recipe with me on Instagram using the hashtag #PintSizedBaker so I can see what you've been craving!For the Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, click HERE and for the Mascarpone Whipped Cream Recipe, click HERE.
Amanda @ Kevin & Amanda says
July 5, 2013 at 1:13 pmWhoa mama. Looks amazing!!
Karyn Granrud says
July 5, 2013 at 1:18 pmThanks so much Amanda! The .gif really makes me want another slice! All thanks to your tutorial!
Carol says
July 5, 2013 at 2:09 pmLove the picture of the chocolate pouring over the cake!!! How did you do that??!! I did make this cake (sorry, I used store bought cookies!) and everyone here in Hawaii just loved it!!!
Karyn Granrud says
July 5, 2013 at 2:37 pmAmanda from above ^^^ had a great tutorial that I followed. So glad that everyone enjoyed it. Kisses!
bigbearswife says
July 5, 2013 at 4:07 pmoo wow, wow, wow! This is perfect for “Dieters Downfall” haha. I love ice box cakes, I can only imagine how wonderful this is! Love the video too!
Karyn Granrud says
July 5, 2013 at 10:07 pmThanks Angie. I loved the extra surprise of the cinnamon chips and the whiskey. So much yumminess in one (large) bite!
Lisa @hooplapalooza says
July 6, 2013 at 10:39 amdang Karyn! you trying to kill my thighs? never mind. it’s too late.
Karyn Granrud says
July 6, 2013 at 11:18 amYou’re in great company! We’ll have jiggly thighs together. And be sooo happy 🙂
MommiFried (@mommifried) says
July 6, 2013 at 1:26 pmYUM! Stopping by from the Friday Flair link party! Would love to have you also link this up at the Ladies Only Blog Share Link Party. Our theme is Red, White & BBQ! 🙂
Karyn Granrud says
July 10, 2013 at 11:06 pmThanks so much for stopping by from Friday Flair! Love it there!
Nessa says
July 7, 2013 at 1:17 pmLove the .GIF! This looks amazing 🙂
Karyn Granrud says
July 7, 2013 at 1:49 pmThanks Nessa! This was exactly why I wanted to learn how to make them. Totally makes you drool for more!
This Silly Girl's Life says
July 8, 2013 at 9:48 amThis looks amazing. We are hosting an extra special month long linky party through all of July focusing on frozen Summertime treats and we would love for you to join us! The best part is there is also an amazing GIVEAWAY! To get in on the action please visit us at We Scream for Ice Cream Linky Party + GIVEAWAY! Live from July 1st until July 30th. Hosted by: Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life & Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off We hope to see you there!
Karyn Granrud says
July 8, 2013 at 10:44 amThanks so much for the invite over. I’ve linked up a few other recipes at your Ice Cream party!
Heather @ French Press says
July 8, 2013 at 11:27 pmEVERYTHING is amazing – the cookies, the cake, those pics…WOW
Karyn Granrud says
July 8, 2013 at 11:50 pmThanks Heather. I was so proud of this cake! And then I gave most of it away…
Melissa M. Miller says
July 9, 2013 at 6:20 pmWow! That does look amazing!! I love the GIF, too!
Karyn Granrud says
July 9, 2013 at 11:19 pmThanks so much! I really wanted to make one for this post and didn’t even know what they were called! Thank goodness for friends who knew what I was talking about!
Kristen says
July 9, 2013 at 11:11 pmThis is epic (and I LOVE that gif!) Nice work!
Karyn Granrud says
July 9, 2013 at 11:18 pmSo grateful to have you stop by. I love everything about Dine & Dish! Thanks so much!
TidyMom says
July 10, 2013 at 7:18 amSHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!…….. sorry to yell, but Karyn that looks and sounds amazing!!! LOVE!
Karyn Granrud says
July 10, 2013 at 11:05 amNO! I’ll leave it open for all my friends to come on over and help me devour it! Thanks so much for stopping by. It’ll be included in “I’m Lovin’ it” on Thursday night 🙂
lisathebearfootbaker says
July 10, 2013 at 7:41 amWhere have you been all my life? YIKES this is one dangerous dessert that I have got to try ASAP!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Karyn Granrud says
July 10, 2013 at 11:07 amWOW! Thanks so much for stopping by my little blog. I just started this blog in April. I’m glad that you like what you see 🙂
justagirlabby says
July 10, 2013 at 10:56 pmOh my goodness. This looks incredible…and dangerous, lol. Your blog is very appropriately named! 🙂 I popped over from House of Hepworths! Thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Karyn Granrud says
July 10, 2013 at 11:03 pmThanks so much! When I was thinking of blog names I didn’t want to hide the fact that these are decadent desserts, so thanks!
Suzan says
July 11, 2013 at 9:21 pmOMG – talk about making reader’s mouths water LOL – this look absolutely amazing – pinning it for sure!
Thanks so much for sharing – visiting from One Artsy Mama
XOXO
Karyn Granrud says
July 11, 2013 at 9:42 pmWell thanks so much! So glad you joined me 🙂
nmburk says
July 11, 2013 at 9:36 pmVisiting from Weekend Wonders- love the .gif! 🙂 I have something like this pinned- I need to try one ASAP!
Karyn Granrud says
July 11, 2013 at 9:39 pmI really enjoyed the added flavor of the cinnamon chips! I highly suggest it if you do give it a shot!
Mel says
July 11, 2013 at 10:01 pmOh my goodness that looks amazing!
Karyn Granrud says
July 12, 2013 at 11:51 amBlushing… ah, thanks…
George Edw. Seymour says
July 12, 2013 at 1:43 amKaryn: Just added your cake to my Pinterest Cake Board (see website below)
Karyn Granrud says
July 12, 2013 at 11:51 amThanks so much! I love Pinterest 🙂
cheeriosandlattes1 says
July 13, 2013 at 12:46 amOh my goodness Karyn! I want some… 🙂 It was a surprise finding your name and sweet face under a new site! Congrats on the second site and good luck! Keep making those amazing dieters downfall recipes! 🙂 Featuring you this week on Saturday Show & Tell!
Karyn Granrud says
July 13, 2013 at 12:52 amYep! I’ve got two babies and they keep my very busy! Thanks so much for featuring me! I just linked up!
[email protected] says
July 13, 2013 at 2:52 pmOh WOW! This is one gorgeous cake and I want to eat my way out of it!
Karyn Granrud says
July 13, 2013 at 10:05 pmThanks 🙂 I highly recommend it.
Cathy Compeau says
July 13, 2013 at 10:17 pmI would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday’s at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/. I would be honored if you join us! Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Shana Norris (@ShanaGibson) says
July 14, 2013 at 5:55 pmVery impressive looking cake. You can’t go wrong with chocolate chip cookies!
Karyn Granrud says
July 14, 2013 at 7:07 pmOr Cinnamon Chip Cookies 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
[email protected] and More says
July 17, 2013 at 11:08 amThis ice box cake looks so delicious i just had to pin it. Thanks for sharing at Thursdays Treasures.
Karyn Granrud says
July 17, 2013 at 11:13 amThanks Joan! Always a great party 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
July 17, 2013 at 12:05 pmWell this is just amazing Karyn! I can’t even imagine the reaction I’d get pulling this baby out of the fridge 🙂 Pinned and featuring tonight!
[email protected] says
July 20, 2013 at 6:51 pmJust wanted to let you know that I will be featuring you tonight on Will Cook For Smiles! (the party starts at 8 🙂
Thank you sharing, Karyn!!
Karyn Granrud says
July 20, 2013 at 10:46 pmThanks so much Lyuba! Much appreciated.
Christine says
March 15, 2014 at 6:12 amOh gosh. Words cannot describe the place I am in right now:p Or maybe dieter’s downfall is an accurate description!!
Karyn Granrud says
March 15, 2014 at 11:24 pmHaha! That’s the whole point! Thanks for stopping by.