Steps:
- Pour 3 cups whipping cream in the bowl of a stand mixer, then add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Scrape the whipped cream out of the bowl and set aside for cake assembly.
- Pour the remaining 3 cups whipping cream into the stand mixer bowl, then add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Set this chocolate whipped cream aside for cake assembly.
- Assemble the cake on a round serving platter or cake stand. Place 2 tablespoons of the plain whipped cream in the center of the platter. Spread it into a very thin layer, forming a 10-inch round to secure the first layer of wafers. Place 9 wafers, side by side, around the inner edge of whipped cream. Fill the center of the wafer circle with 3 more wafers (break 1 of the 3 wafers in half to fill the center neatly like a puzzle).
- Spread a third of the chocolate whipped cream (about 1 cup) in an even layer on top of the wafers using a small offset spatula. Be sure to push the whipped cream almost to the edge of the wafers, leaving just a bit of the wafers exposed. Repeating the same pattern, make another wafer layer with 12 wafers. Next, place a third of the whipped cream (about 1 cup) on top of the wafers in an even layer. Top the whipped cream with another layer of wafers. Repeat this process to create 4 more layers, alternating between the plain whipped cream and chocolate whipped cream, each separated by a layer of 12 wafers. Place the cake into the refrigerator to set up 8 hours or up to overnight.
- For the cherry sauce: Meanwhile, combine the frozen cherries, granulated sugar, honey, salt, lemon juice and 1/2 cup tart cherry juice in a medium saucepot. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and the cherries soften, about 8 minutes. Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons of tart cherry juice in a small mixing bowl to create a slurry. Drizzle the slurry into the cherry mixture, stirring constantly, then cook at a low simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce develops a smooth velvety texture, 2 to 3 minutes. Put the sauce in the refrigerator to cool until the icebox cake is ready to serve.
- Remove the cake from the refrigerator. Top with the cold cherry sauce and serve immediately.
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Jasmine Nickerson
[email protected]I love that this cake can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for busy hosts or hostesses.
Deckard Shaw
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
Guadalupe Romero
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's definitely a new favorite in our house.
Khurram Sheraz
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit.
Roshan JswL
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it. I highly recommend it!
Rid Kid
[email protected]I've tried many icebox cakes before, but this one is by far the best. The chocolate and cherry flavors are perfectly balanced.
Mohamed Athman
[email protected]This cake is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Azeem Bhatti
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out like the picture. It was still tasty, but it wasn't very pretty.
kaleemkhan koko
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Idreeskhan Khan
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. It didn't turn out as I expected and it wasn't very tasty.
Olzana Tivaro
[email protected]I found that the cake was a bit dry, even though I followed the recipe exactly.
Mrr Legacy
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.
Alexis Haslett
[email protected]The only downside to this cake is that it's hard to resist eating it all in one sitting!
Yvonne Desmond
[email protected]I love that this cake can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for busy hosts or hostesses.
Lalsingh Airi
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
Anita Khadka
[email protected]I was looking for a no-bake dessert for a summer party and this cake fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and didn't require any special equipment.
Val Alvarez
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate and cherries is perfect.
Easin Molla
[email protected]This chocolate cherry icebox cake was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.