Banana Icebox Cake
Banana Icebox Cake is an easy no-bake confection that tastes like a deconstructed banana cream pie. Layers of graham crackers, creamy pudding, and cool whip refrigerated or frozen into a delightfully delicious dessert.
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 156kcal
Ingredients
- 6.8 ounce (2 3.4-ounce) boxes instant banana cream pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 16 ounce (2 8-ounce) containers whipped topping
- 3 sleeves graham crackers
- fresh banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the banana cream mix and the milk, whisk until combined, and then continue to mix until it starts to thicken, about 1 minute.
- Fold in 1 container of whipped topping. Set aside.
- Place 1/4th of the graham crackers into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. You may need to break some of the graham crackers up to fit.
- Add ⅓ of the pudding mixture on top and smooth it out. Repeat 2 more times. Add the last of the graham crackers on top, you will have a couple of small pieces left over, but that’s okay, keep them for garnish if desired.
- Smooth out the remaining container of whipped topping so none of the graham crackers are exposed. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or even best overnight.
- Top with some of the crushed leftover graham crackers and fresh banana slices if desired, slice and serve.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Keep your icebox cake in the fridge for up to 4 days covered with plastic wrap.
- To Freeze: This icebox cake freezes well for up to 3 months. It's also delicious served slightly frozen.
- This cake needs to sit for at least 6 hours so the pudding mixture can set and the graham crackers can absorb the pudding/whipped topping and become soft.
- For easy slicing, run a sharp knife under hot water and dry it off completely. The metal will retain the heat and allow it to glide easily through the layers.
- Make sure your bananas are ripe bananas for the garnish. Otherwise, the slices will be too firm and not sweet enough to match the dessert.
- An offset spatula is a perfect tool for smoothing each layer into the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg