21 No-Bake Icebox Cakes That Are Always Crowd-Pleasers

Icebox cakes are the ultimate effortless dessert; just layer, chill, and enjoy. These no-bake icebox cake recipes come together with simple ingredients like cookies, graham crackers, or fruit, and the refrigerator does all the work.

Whether you’re serving guests or just want something sweet without the fuss, these cakes are always a crowd-pleaser.

Perfect for the summer or any time of year when you need an easy no-bake dessert for parties, the holidays, potlucks, and more!

1. Peanut Butter Icebox Cake

This decadent icebox cake layers chocolate pudding, Oreos, and creamy peanut butter into the ultimate dessert. Topped with miniature Reese’s, it’s a chocolate-peanut butter lover’s dream.

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2. Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

Our mouthwatering icebox recipe features layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and creamy pudding.

While this icebox cake can be dressed up with a festive fruit flag for the 4th of July, you can enjoy it any time you’re craving a banana dessert. Just top it with extra banana slices or a layer of Cool Whip, yum!

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3. Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake

Chips Ahoy cookies soften between layers of fluffy whipped cream, creating a dessert that’s just like enjoying cookies dunked in milk. Plus, it’s so easy to make.

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4. Strawberry Icebox Cake

For a budget-friendly treat, this strawberry icebox cake comes together with just three simple ingredients, and it tastes every bit as delicious as it looks.

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5. Oreo Icebox Cake

Fluffy layers of Oreo cookies and whipped cream come together in this dreamy dessert that’s always a hit. The fresh homemade whipped cream makes it even tastier.

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6. Key Lime Icebox Cake

Graham crackers and tangy key lime custard layer together for a refreshing dessert that tastes like summer in every bite. It’s perfect for summer parties or potlucks.

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7. Eclair Icebox Cake

Jaclyn from Crayons and Cravings calls this icebox cake “a cross between Boston cream pie and a chocolate eclair,” and one look will have you hooked. Best of all, it comes together with just five simple ingredients, including vanilla instant pudding mix.

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8. Chocolate Raspberry Icebox Cake

This old-fashioned icebox cake recipe boasts layers of rich chocolate and fresh raspberries. It’s so pretty decorated with berries and edible flowers.

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9. S’mores Icebox Cake

Layers of chocolate pudding, marshmallow creme, and graham crackers turn into an irresistible s’mores-inspired dessert. If you don’t have a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallows, don’t worry, leaving them untoasted is just as delicious.

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10. Black Forest Icebox Cake

If you love black forest cake, you’ll go crazy for this icebox version. Cherry pie filling, Oreo cookies, and cream cheese are the star ingredients in this dessert.

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11. Pistachio Icebox Cake

This pistachio icebox cake is cool, creamy, and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. With its irresistible flavor, it’s the kind of dessert that vanishes before you know it.

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12. Lemon Icebox Cake

With a creamy lemon filling and tangy lemon curd, this icebox cake tastes like pure amazing.  It’s the perfect balance of bright and sweet flavors, making it a refreshing treat.

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13. Chocolate Chip Mocha Icebox Cake

Coffee lovers will be in for a treat when trying this decadent icebox cake that combines layers of mocha whipped cream with chocolate chip cookies.  

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14. Snickerdoodle Salted Caramel Icebox Cake

Snickerdoodle cookies and salted caramel combine for a salty and sweet dessert. This recipe uses a gluten-free snickerdoodle cookie brand, but you can use any similar-sized snickerdoodle if you want.

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15. Berry Icebox Cake

This fresh berry icebox cake is sure to become your new favorite dessert. Everyone will want to know the recipe!

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16. Peanut Butter & Caramel Icebox Cake

This recipe has caramel, peanut butter, and chocolate, so you know it will be out of this world. The sweet cream cheese peanut butter filling will have you devouring every last bite.

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17. Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

Get your cherry cheesecake fix with way less effort with this delicious icebox cake. This is a winning party dessert idea. 

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18. Oreo Butterfinger Icebox Cake

Indulge in this icebox cake layered with a creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling and Oreos. It’s finished with fluffy homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Butterfingers for the perfect sweet crunch.

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19. Raspberry Icebox Cake

Made with fresh raspberries and raspberry preserves, this icebox cake will be your new go-to dessert when you need something easy and yummy.

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20. Patriotic Ice Cream Icebox Cake

This recipe is made with ice cream sandwiches, which is such a fun twist! Using food coloring to tint the whipped cream layers is also a cute idea.

While this cake is decorated for the 4th of July, you can always customize the colors to whatever you want.

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21. Banana Split Icebox Cake

This banana split icebox cake layers a graham cracker crust and creamy cheesecake filling for a no-bake treat that tastes just like the classic sundae. It’s topped with whipped cream and a generous amount of toppings!

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