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Incredibly Easy 9x13 Icebox Cakes Made for Summer Cookouts

Incredibly Easy 9x13 Icebox Cakes Made for Summer Cookouts

By Mary Shannon Wells

May 09, 2018

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There’s nothing more refreshing than a chilled dessert on a hot summer afternoon, and these icebox cake recipes should be your go-to for cooling off this season. Much like their Southern sister icebox pies, these refreshing cakes are easy, no-bake, and refrigerated. And they're great for serving crowds, especially when made in a trusty 9x13 dish. With these big-batch recipes, serving dessert at the summer cookout has never been easier. Layer the ingredients in the dish and let it cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Don’t waste a second of summer in the kitchen that you could spend enjoying the weather—let the refrigerator do the work for you. These icebox cakes are kid-friendly and fabulous, and with tons of flavor options, you’ll have a different delicious recipe for every event. Cue summer.

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Oreo Icebox Cake

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Recipe: Oreo Icebox Cake

This simple recipe requires only three ingredients. Since one step is dunking Oreos in milk, it’s a great recipe to have the kids help with—just be sure you have enough for the cake and some snacking on the side.

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Lemon Icebox Cake

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Recipe: Lemon Icebox Cake

This sunny dessert has all the goodness of an old-fashioned lemon icebox pie, but it’s even easier to make.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake

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Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake

This decadent dessert is perfect for a summer party because adults and kids will love it.

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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

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Recipe: No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

This summery dessert is a perfect reason to use those fresh strawberries from the farmers’ market.

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Boston Cream Icebox Cake

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Recipe: Boston Cream Icebox Cake

It might not be a Southern recipe, but Boston cream pie is one of our favorite desserts. This icebox cake is the easiest way to get that flavor with minimal effort.