BLACKBERRY ICEBOX CAKE

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This creamy, dreamy icebox cake-built in a bowl for maximum ease-is the no-bake dessert you'll be making all summer.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Quick & Easy     Dessert     Summer     Berry     Blackberry     Milk/Cream     No-Cook     Kid-Friendly     Cake     Chill     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pints blackberries, divided
1/2 cup blackberry jam
1 lemon
2 cups chilled heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
8 oz. vanilla wafers, divided

Steps:

  • Measure out 2 cups blackberries from 2 pints. Slice berries in half lengthwise and transfer to a medium bowl. (Save remaining berries for decorating later.)
  • Add 1/2 cup blackberry jam to bowl with sliced berries. Using a citrus juicer, juice 1 lemon over berry mixture. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat 2 cups heavy cream in a large bowl, starting on low speed and increasing to high, until soft peaks form.
  • Beat in 1/4 cup powdered sugar and a pinch of salt just to combine.
  • Line a medium bowl (6-cup capacity) with plastic wrap, pressing into bottom and up sides and leaving plenty of overhang. Line the bottom of bowl with a layer of vanilla wafers.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup berry mixture over wafers. Scoop 1 1/2 cups whipped cream into a small bowl; cover and save in fridge for later. Spread 1/2 cup of the remaining whipped cream evenly over wafer and berry layers. Repeat layers with wafers (breaking to fit as needed-no one will know), blackberry mixture, and whipped cream, using more for each layer as the bowl gets wider, until you run out of all the components.
  • Bring up plastic overhang to cover and chill at least 24 hours.
  • Unwrap plastic from top of cake and place a large cake stand or platter firmly over it. Flip over and lift bowl away; peel away plastic wrap. (Ta-da!)
  • Using a whisk, beat reserved whipped cream back to soft peaks, then use a spoon to dollop cream all over cake and spread around evenly.
  • Cut reserved berries in half lengthwise and arrange them on top.
  • Slice cake into 8 pieces to serve.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake can be assembled 2 days ahead and can also be unmolded and covered in cream 1 hour ahead; either way, keep in the fridge until the last minute.

Selim Gamer
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This cake was a great way to use up my fresh blackberries. It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious!


Samad Watara
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Anointed Amiolemen
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Adil Mughal
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This cake was the perfect ending to our summer barbecue. It was so refreshing and flavorful.


Suwahas Dineth
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This cake was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Yo Na
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This cake was a little too rich for my taste. I think I'll use less butter next time.


Majestar Hmz
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I made this cake for a picnic and it was the perfect dessert. It was light and refreshing.


Salaman Cumar
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This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.


arhamzxni gaming
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This cake was a little too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some lemon zest next time.


Miranda Fonseca
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I love how this cake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Khaleda Neloufa
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful! I will definitely be making it again.


Sagato Liaina
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about it.


Deneth Amaya
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This was the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. It was light and refreshing.


john mwangi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly! It was so delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Odhran Keane
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Mohiuddin Sheikh
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I made this cake for my family and they absolutely loved it! The combination of blackberries and whipped cream was perfect.


Mahabub Sarita
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This blackberry icebox cake was a hit at my summer party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the refreshing, fruity flavor.