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Chocolate Icebox Cake

Chocolate Icebox Cake with ganache topping is rich and delicious. Everyone will go crazy over this easy icebox cake recipe.
Prep Time20 minutes
Refrigerate4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate icebox cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 423kcal

Ingredients

  • Icebox Cake Ingredients:
  • 1 Package of Chocolate Graham Crackers 16 oz.
  • 12 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
  • Ganache Topping Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • Optional Topping:
  • Mini Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  • Then gently fold in the cool whip.
  • Then layer the chocolate graham crackers in a single layer in the bottom of an 8X8 or 9X9 pan.
  • Then top with 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture spreading it evenly over the top.
  • Repeat this process 2 more times.
  • Then make the ganache topping.  Place the topping ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals (stirring between each interval) until the chips are melted and well combined.
  • Pour the ganache topping evenly over the cake.
  • Refrigerate for 4-5 hours (overnight is preferred) until the graham crackers have softened.
  • Top with the mini chocolate chips if preferred.  Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
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