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Black Forest Icebox Cake Recipe | Cool No-Bake Dessert

Black Forest Icebox Cake

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A no-bake German-inspired dessert with chocolate sponge soaked in cherry syrup, custard, and whipped tofu. Silky layers chilled for 8 hours, perfect for summer indulgence.

  • Total Time: 480
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Dark Chocolate Sponge Cake (6 servings) – pre-baked
Black Cherry Syrup (3/4 cup) – non-alcoholic concentrate
Whipped Tofu Base (2 cups)
Cocoa Powder (1/4 cup) – Dutch-processed
Coconut Milk (1 can) – full-fat

Instructions

Press crushed sponge cake into buttered springform pan base
Blend tofu, cocoa powder, 1/2 cup syrup, and chilled coconut milk until smooth
Pour 1/3 custard into pan, brush 1/2 syrup over cake, stack 3 sponge layers
Repeat layers ending with top custard layer
Refrigerate 8 hours without freezing

Notes

Use fridge thermometer to maintain 40°F (4°C) for firm texture
Pre-chill springform pan 30 minutes to prevent custard softening
Serve chilled for silkiest results
Avoid freezing as it collapses texture

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 60
  • Category: No-Bake Creamy Desserts
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: German-influenced
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg