Full Recipe
Author
Sarah Jampel | 2022-06-27
Description
Unlike the classic icebox cake, this version gets a jolt of caffeine — and some welcome sophistication — from the addition of espresso powder in the cream filling. If you want to keep your oven turned off, use store-bought cookies for a truly no-bake option (see “tips” below). Or consider baking your own chocolate wafers from scratch. Why? First, you can cut the cookies into squares, which means they'll fit neatly into your pan for even layers. And, even more importantly, they taste great, with a deeply rich chocolate flavor (thanks, black cocoa), plus a generous dose of espresso to hit the coffee theme home.
