Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks/170 grams unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons/230 grams granulated sugar; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons/30 milliliters milk; 1 teaspoon/5 milliliters vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon/3 grams baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon/5 grams kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup/88 grams unsweetened cocoa, preferably Dutch-process; 1/2 cup/100 grams firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons/30 milliliters maple syrup; 2 tablespoons/28 grams unsalted butter, cut into pieces; Pinch kosher salt; 3 1/2 cups/840 milliliters cold heavy cream; 1 tablespoon/15 milliliters bourbon; 1 ounce/28 grams semisweet chocolate, for serving; 1 teaspoon/5 milliliters coconut oil, for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 sticks/170 grams unsalted butter, softened
1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons/230 grams granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons/30 milliliters milk
1 teaspoon/5 milliliters vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon/3 grams baking powder
3/4 teaspoon/5 grams kosher salt
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
3/4 cup/88 grams unsweetened cocoa, preferably Dutch-process
1/2 cup/100 grams firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons/30 milliliters maple syrup
2 tablespoons/28 grams unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Pinch kosher salt
3 1/2 cups/840 milliliters cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon/15 milliliters bourbon
1 ounce/28 grams semisweet chocolate, for serving
1 teaspoon/5 milliliters coconut oil, for serving

1
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
2
Add egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
3
Whisk together baking powder, salt, flour and cocoa, then add to mixer bowl and mix until combined.
4
Roll into a 10-inch-long log, wrap in plastic wrap or parchment paper and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
5
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
6
Slice dough into 1/8-inch rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
7
You should have about 48 cookies.
8
Bake for about 12 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through.
9
Remove from oven and let cool.

1987

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 sticks/170 grams unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons/230 grams granulated sugar, 1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoons/30 milliliters milk, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake

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