When the winter is drawing to a close and we are entering into the summer months, it’s time to pull out some refreshing recipes. It doesn’t matter if you are just trying to wind down after a difficult day or if you are serving family and friends at a backyard barbecue, having a refreshing dessert is always going to be a positive thing.
If you are looking for the perfect dessert for your summer party, you have got to try this Strawberry shortcake icebox cake. Not only does it require no baking, it is easy to put together and absolutely delicious. Of course, the sweet flavors of this strawberry cake don’t need to be enjoyed only during the summer months. It is a fantastic cake to make at any time of the year, especially if you are looking forward to warmer weather.
Ingredients:
1 loaf of pound cake
1/2 Gallon Strawberry ice cream, softened slightly
2 (16 oz) tubs whipped topping or whipped cream
10 shortbread cookies crumbled
10 strawberry wafer cookies, crumbled
Directions:
Cut the pound cake into 12 1/2 inch pieces.
Lay the pound cake pieces flat in a 9×13 pan, cutting if necessary to fit.
Spread half of the softened strawberry ice cream evenly over the pound cake.
Next, add whipped cream or 1 container of whipped topping over the ice cream.
Repeat once more with remaining ice cream and whipped topping.
Freeze for 4-6 hrs.
In a large plastic bag, combine crumbled shortbread and wafer cookies.
Top the cake with cookie crumbles before serving.