Discover our best icebox cake recipes that will keep you cool on warm days.

Icebox cakes will keep you cool while preparing and eating them.

They’re also greatmake-ahead dessertsbecause they need to be chilled in the refrigerator before they’re served.

Southern Living Berry Tiramisu Icebox Cake on a platter to serve

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Read on for our best icebox pie recipes you’ll want to serve on repeat all spring and summer.

Graham crackers make up the cake layers and are also added as a crunchy garnish just before serving.

Since this cake needs to chill for at least 12 hours, it’s meant to be made ahead.

Strawberry-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

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Strawberry Icebox Cake

What if we told you this impressive dessert comes together with just five ingredients?

In addition to Key lime, it gets additional tropical flavor from coconut extract and shredded coconut.

it’s possible for you to also use orange juice if you prefer a non-alcoholic dessert.

Chocolate Icebox Cake

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It gets its cherry flavor from preserves as well as fresh cherries on top.

Garnish each slice with mint leaves and a slice of lime.

Strawberry Icebox Cake

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Southern Living Key Lime-Coconut Icebox Cake on a platter to serve with a slice taken out

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Cherries-and-Cream Icebox Cake

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Southern Living Chocolate-Peanut Butter Icebox Cake on a platter to serve

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Key Lime Icebox Cake