Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cake Recipe

Name: Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 60 ladyfingers (sponge cake type, three 3-ounce packages); 1/4 cup or more Kahlua (optional) used for brushing on the ladyfingers, if desired; 2 3/4 cup whipping cream (chilled), divided; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup powdered sugar, (plus 2 tablespoons), divided; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); cream cheese may be substituted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 ounce semisweet chocolate (grated)

Servings: persons

60 ladyfingers (sponge cake type, three 3-ounce packages)
1/4 cup or more Kahlua (optional) used for brushing on the ladyfingers, if desired
2 3/4 cup whipping cream (chilled), divided
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar, (plus 2 tablespoons), divided
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); cream cheese may be substituted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 ounce semisweet chocolate (grated)

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1. Line bottom of a 9-inch diameter springform pan with ladyfingers. Line sides of pan with ladyfingers, standing ladyfingers side-by-side with the rounded side facing out.
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2. Stir 3/4 cup whipping cream, unsweetened chocolate and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a heavy saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and cool to room temperature.
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3. Using electric mixer, beat 1 cup powdered sugar, butter (or cream cheese) and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl until blended. Beat in cooled chocolate mixture.
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4. Combine remaining 2 cups cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and cinnamon in another large bowl. Using clean dry beaters, beat until firm peaks form. Fold half of whipped cream mixture into chocolate mixture.
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5. Spread half of the chocolate filling into ladyfinger-lined pan. Top with layer of ladyfingers, then remaining chocolate filling. Pipe or spread whipped cream mixture over filling. Sprinkle with grated semisweet chocolate.
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6. Refrigerate until firm, at least three hours. Can be made one day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated. Remove pan sides from cake and serve.

1035

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 60 ladyfingers (sponge cake type, three 3-ounce packages), 1/4 cup or more Kahlua (optional) used for brushing on the ladyfingers, if desired, 2 3/4 cup whipping cream (chilled), divided, 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped), and more.

Yes, Mexican Chocolate 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.

Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cake

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