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27 Icebox Cake Recipes You Need To Try This Summer

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Colgate chapter.

Just because the cold weather has passed does not mean that cravings for super sweet, delicious cake have too. But, the effort of baking a cake in a stuffy kitchen is the last thing anyone wants to waste her time on. For all you sugar addicts, the icebox cake can save your day.

Traditionally featuring Nabisco wafer cookies, these cakes date back to the 1920s and 30s. Many icebox cake recipes were featured on the back of cookie boxes and became increasingly popular because of their quick preparation. Today these cakes are a summer favorite and have been upgraded in more ways than you could even imagine.

1. Zebra Icebox Cake

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Photo by Kaitlyn Thayer

This “traditional” icebox cake is simple and delicious.

2. Vanilla Icebox Cake

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Photo by Mimi Takano

For when you really just can’t, check out this super easy two-ingredient cake sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

3. Oreo Nutella Icebox Cake

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Basically a zebra icebox cake smothered with Nutella– what could be better?

4. Apple Icebox Pie

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Photo by Thomas Reyes

A beloved fall treat, with a twist.

5. S’mores Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of completelydelicious.com

Layers of marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate are sure to satisfy your s’mores cravings.

6. Pink Lemonade Icebox Pie Squares

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Photo courtesy of tastesoflizzyt.com

This fun, refreshing dessert is perfect for summer.

7. Chocolate Hazelnut Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of foodnetwork.com

Cheesy and chocolatey: the world’s greatest combination.

8. Cherry Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of willowbirdbaking.com

Although Birthday Cake Oreos and cherry liqueur may not sound like your average pairing, this cake will have your mouth watering.

9. Funfetti Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of howsweeteats.com

Come on, everybody loves funfetti.

10. Snickers Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of bakersroyale.com

Make your own snickers using pudding, graham crackers, and nuts. The recipe even gives substitutions to create a Twix version.

11. Banana Split Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

The perfect mix between a banana split and strawberry shortcake.

12. Chocolate Mint Icebox Cupcakes

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Photo courtesy of twopeasandtheirpod.com

A makeshift “thin mint” dessert for when it’s not girl scout cookie season.

13. Key Lime Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of thesoho.blogspot.com

A new, delicious take on the basic key lime pie.

14. Chia Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of thepancakeprincess.com

Using chia to thicken the pudding and greek yogurt to make the frosting makes this yummy dessert perfectly healthy.

15. Pistachio Icebox Pie

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Photo courtesy of petalandply.com

The ideal dessert for the pistachio ice cream lover in your life.

16. Mexican Lime Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of 24carrotlife.com

A take on the traditional dessert Carlota de Limón: lime, strawberries and Maria cookies layered to perfection.

17. Boozy Limoncello Shortbread Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of willowbirdbaking.com

Could there ever be anything as perfect as spiked cake?

18. Lucky Charms Icebox Pie

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Photo courtesy of communitytable.parade.com

The crust of this ridiculous dessert is made with Lucky Charms crumbs and the filling is made with Lucky Charms marshmallows. Seriously magically delicious.

19. Mango Coconut Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of thekitchn.com

What’s more summery than a mango and coconut dessert? The filling sweetened with cream of coconut so its crazy coconutty.

20. Boston Cream Icebox Pie

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Photo courtesy of thekitchn.com

An awesome variation on everyone’s guilty donut pleasure.

21. Chocolate Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of saltandwind.com

The unexpected addition of banana makes this cake creamy and extra sweet.

22. Berry Oreo Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of insidebrucrewlife.com

This recipe shows you how to use your favorite flavor of Oreos to create a delicious cake.

23. Icebox Tiramisu

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Photo courtesy of theviewfromgreatisland.com

A chocolate take on this classic Italian dessert.

24. Strawberry Blueberry Icebox Cheesecake

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Photo courtesy of lifeloveandsugar.com

Super quick, no-bake cheesecake that only requires five ingredients.

25. Iced Coffee Butterscotch Icebox Cake

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Photo courtesy of backforseconds.com

Oreos and butterscotch and iced coffee – oh my! This is everything you could ever want in a dessert.

26. Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Pie

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Photo by Crissy Gambino

Chocolate chip cookies and milk come together in an unexpected way in this effortless pie.

27. Oreo Peppermint Icebox Cheesecake

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Photo by Gabby Phi

Chocolate and peppermint are almost as meant to be together as peanut butter and jelly – and look super cute together in a mason jar.