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    Dulce De Leche Chocolate Raspberry Icebox Cake

    Published: Aug 24, 2019 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Jul 6, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Raspberry Dulce de Leche Icebox Cake on white plate
    A piece of raspberry dulce de leche icebox cake on an elegant white plate with cake in background
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    I went raspberry picking with my family again this summer and it was awesome, as always. Picking fresh berries is one of my fave family activities, which is no surprise, given it involves food! This Dulce de Leche Raspberry Chocolate Icebox Cake was the delicious result of that picking.

    A piece of raspberry dulce de leche icebox cake on an elegant white plate with cake in background

    This year I wanted to come up with a new recipe for the summer raspberries we picked- something really easy, NO Bake (we had no air conditioning and it was HOT!) and something that could quickly be made with frozen raspberries, since I freeze them right away to preserve them. So I thought a Raspberry Chocolate Icebox Cake would be the perfect idea because it's such an easy dessert recipe! It's not only the best summer raspberry cake, this no bake summer berry icebox cake takes about 15 minutes to throw together and is unbelievably yummy. When you taste it, you won't believe just how easy it is! It was inspired by my Raspberry Tiramisu Tarts.

    Jump to:
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • 📖Variations & Substitutions
    • 💭 Top Tip
    • 💭What is an Icebox Cake?
    • 🍽Equipment
    • 🌡️Storage
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • ⭐ Reviews
    • 📋 Raspberry Chocolate Dulce de Leche Icebox Cake Recipe

    🥘 Ingredients

    Chocolate Graham crackers make all the difference in this Raspberry Chocolate Icebox cake. Most icebox cakes are made with regular graham crackers, but trust me, for this raspberry icebox cake you're going to need chocolate graham wafers. But sadly, recently I heard that they may have been discontinued. You can no longer order them on Amazon and since I haven't been to the U.S. in a few years (due to covid), I have no idea if I can find them there. So, you can make them yourself or use Mr. Christie Chocolate Wafers or Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers (affiliate link).

    For this summer raspberry cake, you'll need:

    • dulce de leche sauce
    • heavy cream or whipping cream
    • frozen raspberries
    • chocolate graham crackers or chocolate wafers
    • Garnish: chocolate shavings

    🔪Instructions

    How to make a Dulce de Leche Chocolate Raspberry Icebox Cake:

    whipped cream mixed with dulce de leche ovver layer of graham crackers

    Using the whisk attachment, beat whipped cream to stiff peaks (see video in NOTES). Fold in can of dulce de leche sauce and raspberries.

    Add one layer of chocolate graham crackers to the bottom of a 9 X 13 dish and add ⅓ of whipped cream mixture.

    layer of graham crackers placed over whipped cream mixture

    Add another layer of graham crackers

    whipped cream mixture on layer of graham mixture

    Add another layer of whipped cream .

    another layer of graham crackers added on top of whipped cream mixture

    Add the last layer of graham crackers

    chocolate being shaved onto a plate

    Shave chocolate

    dessert covered in whipped cream with shaved chocolate

    Frost top with final ⅓ layer of whipped cream and shaved chocolate

    dessert with fresh raspberry garnish

    Add fresh raspberries to the top of the cake.

    📖Variations & Substitutions

    • Raspberries: you can use fresh raspberries or frozen raspberries, but I prefer to use frozen because they hold better in this recipe (and don't smear as much). I usually take fresh raspberries and freeze them, but you could also just buy frozen raspberries. You could also substitute raspberry jam.
    • Whipped cream: you could use Cool Whip if you don't have real whipped cream, but it will be sweeter. I do NOT recommend using a spray whipped cream as the whip doesn't hold
    • Chocolate Graham Crackers: You can substitute the round Mr. Christie Chocolate Wafers (or Nabisco chocolate wafers) or some kind of thin cookie or chocolate wafer cookies, if you can't get your hands on Chocolate Graham Crackers. You'll need 3 (200g) packages (1 box per layer) and you'll need to double the layers
    Raspberry Icebox cake with piece missing

    My family were all disappointed when this dessert was gone because everyone said they wanted seconds. And I can attest to that- this cake is totally addictive! I'd have eaten the whole thing myself if I could. They all agreed that they liked it so much because it was such a nice light dessert, as we'd had a pretty heavy BBQ meal of steak, Onion Baked Potatoes in Foil (3 Ingredients) and Mexican grilled corn on the cob (elote).

    💭 Top Tip

    How to freeze fresh raspberries

    When you pick raspberries, they are often smaller than you get in the store and therefore spoil faster. So I would recommend that you freeze your raspberries immediately after picking, as they go mushy really quickly. Once washed, lay parchment paper over cookie sheet and arrange berries in a single layer and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag.

    Frozen raspberries on parchment lined cookie sheet

    Frozen raspberries really do make a great summer dessert or snack!

    frozen raspberries in glass bowl with spoon

    I also used them as ice cubes in my wine.

    Glass of white wine with frozen raspberries as ice cubes

    💭What is an Icebox Cake?

    Interestingly enough, icebox cakes aren’t technically even cakes. They are a no bake cake that just resembles a cake once the whipped cream softens the layers of wafer cookies or crackers, just enough to make them tender and flaky. And that happens when they are set in the "icebox" as it was referred to back in the day,  before electricity and refrigerators existed. It's in the "icebox" (aka fridge), that they magically transform into a light and elegant torte-like dessert.

    raspberry dulce de leche icebox cake on white plate with glass dish of cake in the background

    And if you love chocolate icebox cakes as much as I do, then you'll want to give my Easter Creme Egg Icebox Cake a try, Seriously, you don't even have to wait for Easter!

    Mini Easter Creme eggs in front of cut out section of cake

    🍽Equipment

    You will need an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer (affiliate links) for this recipe and a 9X13 pan.

    🌡️Storage

    Cover this cake with plastic wrap or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days (although it likely won't last that long). These ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.

    👪 Serving Size

    This recipe makes 12 servings. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. You will just need another pan.

    The great thing about this Chocolate Raspberry Icebox cake is that it can be made with frozen raspberries you grab from the grocery store, so it's ideal for hot summer days or any time of the year. Because sometimes you just don't want to bake. So if you're looking for icebox cakes, and one that's super easy, unbelievably delicious and NO BAKE, then give this one a try. It's perfect for feeding your family, a crowd or bringing along to a potluck!

    ⭐ Reviews

    Did you LOVE this raspberry icebox cake recipe? If so, please leave a 5 star rating and comment below!

    Here's what others are saying: "This was amazing!!! I love chocolate desserts but I often find them too sweet. I was so surprised how easy this one went down. It was smooth, chocolatey, light and left everybody wanting more."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    raspberry dulce de leche icebox cake on white plate with glass dish of cake in the background
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    📋 Raspberry Chocolate Dulce de Leche Icebox Cake Recipe

    This easy No Bake Dulce de Leche Chocolate Raspberry Icebox Cake uses frozen raspberries and can be thrown together in 15 minutes! Layers of graham cracker with dulce de leche whipped cream, make the summer raspberry cake light and perfect for feeding your family, a crowd or taking along to a potluck!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, North American
    Keyword: angel food cake, chocolate, dulce de leche, Ice box cake, raspberry, summer
    Special Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 295kcal
    Author: Terri Gilson
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Refrigeration: 8 hours hours
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
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    Equipment

    hand mixer

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 300 ml dulce de leche caramel flavoured sauce
    • 2 cups frozen raspberries, defrosted and drained
    • 1 box chocolate graham crackers *substitute 3 (200 g) boxes of Mr. Christie chocolate wafers if you can’t find chocolate graham crackers (and double the layers)

    Garnish

    • fresh raspberries
    • chocolate shavings
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Whip whipping cream to stiff peaks. Fold in can of dulce de leche sauce and raspberries.
    • Add one layer of chocolate graham crackers to the bottom of a 9 X 13 dish and add ⅓ of whipped cream mixture.
    • Repeat layer of graham crackers and whipped cream
    • Repeat with another layer of graham crackers and whipped cream.

    Garnish

    • Grate chocolate.
    • Add chocolate shavings to the top of the dessert
    • Add fresh raspberries.

    Notes

    📖 Variations & Substitutions
    Chocolate Graham Crackers: You can substitute the round Mr. Christie Chocolate Wafers if you can't get your hands on Chocolate Graham Crackers. You'll need 3 (200g) packages (1 box per layer) and you'll need to double the layers, since they are thinner than the graham crackers.
    My Amazon Recommendations (affiliate links)

    🎥 Video: How to whip whipping cream to stiff peaks
    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Raspberry Chocolate Dulce de Leche Icebox Cake Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
    Calories 295 Calories from Fat 270
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 30g46%
    Saturated Fat 18g113%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 109mg36%
    Sodium 42mg2%
    Potassium 90mg3%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 1173IU23%
    Vitamin C 6mg7%
    Calcium 57mg6%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 295kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 30g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 18g (113%) | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg (36%) | Sodium: 42mg (2%) | Potassium: 90mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 1173IU (23%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 57mg (6%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    Comments

    1. Edith

      August 24, 2019 at 10:11 pm

      This is just delicious!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        August 25, 2019 at 12:30 pm

        Glad you like it, Edith!

        Reply
    2. Kathryn

      August 25, 2019 at 11:43 am

      This was amazing!!! I love chocolate desserts but I often find them too sweet. I was so surprised how easy this one went down. It was smooth, chocolatey, light and left everybody wanting more.

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        August 25, 2019 at 12:31 pm

        Thanks, Kathryn! I'm glad you all enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Laura

      August 25, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      I am definitely going to try this recipe.

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        August 26, 2019 at 5:49 am

        Thanks, Laura- I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    4. Fouzia

      August 28, 2019 at 11:14 am

      What a delicious dessert which is so easy to put together and no baking! Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        August 29, 2019 at 4:09 am

        Thanks, Fouzia - I'm glad you enjoyed it1

        Reply
    5. Denise@urbnspice

      August 31, 2019 at 7:42 am

      Yum! Chocolate and raspberries and caramel (dulce de leche)! These are some of my favourite ingredients, Terri. I have never heard of chocolate graham crackers - how intriguing! ? Your Raspberry Dulce de Leche Icebox ‘Cake’ looks so delicious. I can imagine this dessert would disappear quickly at a potluck or at anyone’s table, as well. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        September 02, 2019 at 7:28 am

        Thanks, Denise. Yes, the family and my neighbors loved it!

        Reply

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