Incredibly Easy 9x13 Icebox Cakes Made For Summer Cookouts

The easiest way to feed a crowd.

There's nothing more refreshing than a chilled dessert on a hot summer afternoon, and these icebox cake recipes should be your go-to for cooling off this season. Like their Southern sister icebox pies, these refreshing cakes are easy, no-bake, and refrigerated. And they're great for serving crowds, especially when made in a trusty 9x13 dish. With these big-batch recipes, serving dessert at the summer cookout has never been easier.

Layer the ingredients in the dish and let it cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Don't waste a second of summer in the kitchen that you could spend enjoying the weather—let the fridge do the work for you. These icebox cakes are kid-friendly and fabulous, and with tons of flavor options, you'll have a different delicious recipe for every event.

Chocolate Icebox Cake

This chocolate mousse icebox cake is fluffy, light, and airy, composed of layers of ladyfingers, silky chocolate mousse, and sliced almonds. Adding almond extract adds a cherry-like flavoring to this chocolate cake. Just before serving, top it with whipped cream.

Cherries-and-Cream Icebox Cake

This make-ahead dessert is a treat on a warm summer day. Layers of graham crackers create this no-bake cake with whipped toppings and cherry preserves. Use a wooden skewer to help swirl the preserves evenly throughout the whipped cream.

Key Lime Icebox Cake

This icebox cake transforms classic Key Lime pie into a layered dessert built to feed a crowd. The graham crackers layers are separated by a zesty custard, creating a beautiful, delicious treat. Add the powdered sugar and whipped cream topping after letting the cake stand for at least an hour.

Banana Split Cake

This no-bake dessert has everything you love about banana splits in every bite. Start with an easy press-in graham cracker crust and add tangy cream cheese frosting layers. After, add all your favorite sundae toppings like crushed pineapple, chopped toasted pecans, maraschino cherries, fudge sauce, sprinkles, and sliced bananas.

Creamy Peach Icebox Cake

Create this icebox cake with only seven ingredients. This show-stopping dessert uses layers of creamy ice cream, sweet pound cake, and fresh juicy fruit for the ideal summer treat. To get clean slices, run a sharp knife under hot water and pat it dry before slicing.

Caramel Pecan Icebox Cake

With only 25 minutes of hands-on time, this old-fashioned icebox cake combines indulgent toppings with a creamy mascarpone filling. Pair the layers of chocolate cookies with chopped pecans and drizzles of caramel sauce. Refrigerate for at least five hours before serving.

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