3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Box Cake: The Best Recipe of Summer

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You’re only three ingredients away from the perfect strawberry icebox cake! Layer Cool Whip, strawberries, and graham crackers and pop it in the fridge for the most magical no-bake dessert!

The Easiest Summer Cake Ever Made

Summer is here! That makes it a good time to start bookmarking those easy no-bake dessert recipes so you have them on hand when you need them. While I’m partial to my No-Bake Strawberry Jello Pie, Layered Banana Pudding, and No-Bake Lemon Cream Cheese Pie, I have to admit that it doesn’t get much easier than strawberry icebox cake!

This simple three-ingredient dessert uses Cool Whip, graham crackers, and fresh strawberries to create a deliciously creamy layered treat. As it sits in the fridge, the graham crackers soften, creating a cake-like texture. Like magic! (These Icebox Cookies are also a delight!)

Easy Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe

Whether you are craving something sweet after dinner or want a recipe to share at your next backyard potluck, this easy, delicious no-bake dessert is sure to satisfy. No one will believe you only needed 3 ingredients to make it!

The Cool Whip gives the cake a light, fluffy texture, while the graham crackers are like thin layers of lightly sweetened cake. The strawberries provide a pop of fresh flavor that ties everything together. For Memorial Day or the 4th of July, you can even add some blueberries for a little patriotic flair!

Ingredients For Strawberry Icebox Cake

For a printable recipe card including ingredient quantities, visit the original Strawberry Icebox Cake post here.

Cool Whip – Let the whipped topping thaw before starting the recipe.
Fresh strawberries – Raspberries or blueberries would be great, too. I might try sliced peaches when they’re in season this summer!
Graham crackers

How to Make Strawberry Icebox Cake

Create a Cool Whip Base: Get out a 9×13 baking dish and spread a layer of Cool Whip over the bottom, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
Make your Layers: Top the Cool Whip with a layer of graham crackers, followed by another layer of Cool Whip, and a layer of strawberries. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, ending with strawberries on top.
Chill: Pop the dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours before serving. This gives the graham cracker layers enough time to soften!

How to Store Strawberry Icebox Cake

When stored properly, strawberry icebox cake will stay moist and delicious for up to four days, depending on how fresh your strawberries were to start.

To store your cake, wrap the dish tightly in plastic wrap or transfer any leftovers to an airtight storage container. When you’re ready to enjoy your cake again, simply slice and serve!

My Expert Tips

You can definitely use homemade whipped cream to make this cake! I recommend doubling the recipe so you have enough to create all the layers. Keep in mind that whipped cream doesn’t last as long as Cool Whip, so plan on eating the whole cake within a day.
If your strawberries need a refresh, try my strawberry ice water hack! This will perk up your berries and make them look as good as the day they were picked!
Leave yourself enough time for the cake to chill! Save at least 4 hours for the cake to sit in the fridge. That way, the Cool Whip will absorb into the graham crackers for a moist and cake-like texture.
Have you ever wondered how to keep strawberries fresh for longer? I have an entire guide that will help make your perfect red berries stay juicy and delicious for as long as possible.