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Black Forest Icebox Cake

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This Black Forest icebox cake is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the classic flavor combination of chocolate and cherry with just a few simple ingredients.
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  1. Black Forest Icebox Cake Ingredients
  2. Substitutions And Additions
  3. How To Make This Black Forest Icebox Cake Recipe
  4. How To Serve
  5. Storage
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
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This eye-catching, mouthwatering Black Forest icebox cake will take your dessert game to the next level. Imagine layering crunchy chocolate Oreo cookies, luscious whipped cream, velvety cream cheese, and the unmistakable tartness of cherries, making this an unforgettable treat.

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Black Forest Icebox Cake Ingredients

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Delicious doesn’t even come close to describing the heavenly treat that is a Black Forest icebox cake. 

Layers of soft Oreo cookies are sandwiched between thick layers of cream cheese, whipped cream, and sweet cherries to create an out-of-this-world confection. 

To make this delectable cake, you’ll need:

  • 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon of pure almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
  • 2 (21-ounce) cans of cherry pie filling, divided into 1¼ cups and the remainder
  • 2 (8-ounce) containers of Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed, divided into 3 cups, ¼ cup, and the remainder  
  • 50 chocolate Oreo cookies (Oreo brand or store brand. A family-size package, 20 ounces, contains 39 cookies) 
  • ⅔ cup of whole milk

Substitutions And Additions

OREOS: You can substitute plain Oreo sandwich cookies, dark chocolate Oreos, or even Oreo cakesters for the chocolate Oreo cookies.

PIE FILLING: You can substitute strawberry pie filling for cherry filling in this delicious recipe.

How To Make This Black Forest Icebox Cake Recipe

To make this decadent dessert, you’ll build layers of whipped cream, chocolate Oreo cookies, and cherry-filled cream cheese in a 9×9-inch square pan.

Once you are finished layering according to the directions below, you will pop the cake into the fridge to chill. Make sure you give it plenty of time, up to overnight, to chill to ensure all the layers are set.

STEP ONE: In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a medium-sized bowl and a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract for 1½ to 2 minutes until completely incorporated and smooth. 

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

Be sure that the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This will ensure a smooth cream cheese mixture layer.

STEP TWO: Fold in 1¼ cups of cherry pie filling.

cherry pie filling folded into the ingredients in a bowl

STEP THREE: Fold in 3 cups of thawed whipped topping. Set it aside.

whipped cream folded into the ingredients in a bowl

STEP FOUR: Spread ¼ cup of the thawed whipped topping in the bottom of a 9×9 baking dish.

whipped topping spread at the bottom of a baking dish

STEP FIVE: Dip ½ of the chocolate Oreos, one at a time, in the whole milk. Line the dipped cookies on top of the bottom layer of whipped topping. 

PRO TIP:

Dipping the Oreos in milk will soften them nicely so that they are the perfect texture in your cake.

chocolate Oreos dipped into a glass of milk

STEP SIX: Use an offset spatula to spread ½ of the cream cheese cherry mixture over the bottom layer of Oreos.

STEP SEVEN: Repeat the milk and Oreos layer on top of the cream cheese mixture layer.

STEP EIGHT: Evenly spread the remaining ½ of the cream cheese mixture layer over the top of the cookies.

cream cheese cherry mixture spread on top of the chocolate Oreos in a baking dish

STEP NINE: Evenly spread the remaining whipped topping over the cream cheese mixture layer. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to overnight. Just before you are ready to serve, spread the remaining cherry pie filling on top of the whipped topping layer. Slice 4 slices x 3 slices and serve immediately. 

PRO TIP:

Chilling overnight will allow all the flavors to mingle and blend together even more!

cake topped with cherry pie filling in a baking dish

How To Serve

For an extra pop of flavor, I recommend serving a slice of cake with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream. We also suggest fresh cherries and chocolate shavings on top for the perfect way to finish this dessert.

Enjoying a warm mug of homemade hot chocolate or pumpkin spice latte would be the ideal way to wash your dessert down.

Our no-bake chocolate cherry lush and no-bake lemon pie are two more no-bake recipes that you can whip up in a flash.

Storage

Keep one of these delightful icebox cake in the fridge or freezer to serve the next time company comes to visit. Here’s how.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers of this cherry Oreo icebox cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this classic icebox cake for up to 2 weeks. Allow the cake to thaw overnight before topping, slicing, and serving.

close up shot of cake topped with cherry pie filling in a baking dish with a slice missing

This Black Forest icebox cake offers an excellent combination between presentation, flavor, and texture that makes it an ideal dessert. With all the flavors of a classic Black Forest cake, you will not be able to resist the soft, fluffy layers of this yummy treat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this no-bake dessert?

You can freeze this delicious cake covered for up to two weeks.

Can I use another type of cookie for my no-bake Black Forest icebox cake?

For the layers of cookies, you could replace the regular Oreo cookies with any variety of Oreo cookies, chocolate graham crackers, plain graham crackers, or vanilla wafers.

Does icebox cake need to be refrigerated?

This cake should be stored in the fridge and will keep for up to 4 days.

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Black Forest Icebox Cake

5 from 1 vote
This Black Forest icebox cake is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the classic flavor combination of chocolate and cherry with just a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 42 ounces cherry pie filling, divided into 1¼ cups and remainder (two 21-ounce cans)
  • 16 ounces whipped topping, thawed, divided into 3 cups, ¼ cup, and remainder (two 8-ounce containers)
  • 50 chocolate Oreo cookies, Oreo brand or store brand (a family-size package, 20 ounces, contains 39 cookies)
  • cup whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Using either a stand mixer or a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract for 1½ to 2 minutes until completely incorporated and smooth.
  • Fold in 1¼ cups of cherry pie filling.
  • Fold in 3 cups of thawed whipped topping. Set it aside.
  • Spread ¼ cup of the thawed whipped topping in the bottom of a 9×9 baking dish.
  • Dip ½ of the chocolate Oreos, one at a time, in the whole milk. Line the dipped cookies on top of the bottom layer of whipped topping.
  • Use an offset spatula to spread ½ of the cream cheese cherry mixture over the bottom layer of Oreos.
  • Repeat the milk and Oreos layer on top of the cream cheese mixture layer.
  • Evenly spread the remaining ½ of the cream cheese mixture layer over the top of the Oreo layer.
  • Evenly spread the remaining whipped topping over the cream cheese mixture layer. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to overnight. Just before you are ready to serve, spread the remaining cherry pie filling on top of the whipped topping layer. Slice 4 slices x 3 slices and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Be sure that the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This will ensure a smooth cream cheese mixture layer.
  • Dipping the Oreos in milk will soften them nicely so that they are the perfect texture in your cake.
  • Chilling overnight will allow all the flavors to mingle and blend together even more!
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  1. Barbee says

    5 stars
    This is one of the most refreshing and delicious refrigerator cakes I have ever made. I served it to 11 women for a luncheon and they each loved it.
    I wonder if left overs can be frozen?

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