I haven’t cooked you an Icebox Cake in a long time. I’ve been cooking a lot of no-bake recipes recently, but this Butterfinger Icebox Cake is out of this world.
Because my Apple Pie Lasagna, Pumpkin Pie Lasagna, and Peppermint Lasagna have all proven popular with my readers, I considered naming this Butterfinger Lasagna. However, because it’s summer and all, I thought icebox cake would be more appropriate. It’s a no-bake dessert that comes together in a flash.
This dessert is made of chocolate graham crackers, Butterfinger cream cheese, and butterscotch pudding. This dessert is just for true Butterfinger fans.
What I like about icebox cakes (or lasagnas) is that the graham cracker softens while it sits in the fridge, like a thin cake layer. It’s simple to cut through, and the huge graham crackers help sustain the many layers.
You can see from my recipe that you need to divide the cream cheese batter so that you have enough for each layer. Also, reserve a little amount of Cool Whip to put on top of the cake before serving. Finally, keep some of your Butterfinger crumbs to sprinkle over top before serving. Don’t put them on too early; the longer the Butterfinger crumbs rest on top of the cake, the softer they get. Instead, I enjoy the crunch of the candy.
Because I created this whole cake while alone at home, I had to toss away the most of it. It’s a pity, but I couldn’t afford to gain 10 pounds by having this cake gaze at me every time I opened the fridge door. I couldn’t help myself.
Contents
- Butterfinger Icebox Cake
- FAQs
- Why is it called an icebox cake?
- How long does cake last in the icebox?
- Who invented icebox cakes?
- What is the name of icebox cake?
- What is jail cake called?
- Why is it called Texas cake?
- When did icebox cakes become popular?
- Do you need to cover iced cake in fridge?
- Does refrigerating cake dry it out?
- Who made icebox famous?
Butterfinger Icebox Cake
- Prep Time:20 minutes
- Total Time:20 minutes
- Yield:12-16 slices
Description
This no-bake icebox cake is made of chocolate graham crackers, Butterfinger cream cheese, and butterscotch pudding.
Ingredients
- 1 pk Instant butterscotch pudding
- 1 3/4 C Milk
- 11 oz bag Butterfinger Fun size bars
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1/4 C Brown sugar
- 1 C Powdered sugar
- 1/2 C Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp Caramel sauce
- 8 oz Cool whip
- 23 pkg Chocolate graham cracker
Instructions
- Line a 913 pan with wax or parchment paper before beginning.
- Whisk together the butterscotch pudding and milk until the pudding mix is completely dissolved. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes, or until the pudding has set.
- Using a food processor, pulverize candy bars into crumbs. Measure out 1 cup crushed Butterfingers for the filling and save the remainder for topping.
- Whip cream cheese in a mixing bowl on medium high speed until light and frothy. Mix in the brown sugar until well combined.
- Scrape down the bowl’s sides. Add powdered sugar and beat on medium speed until completely combined. Scrape down the bowl’s sides.
- Then stir in the heavy whipping cream and caramel. For around two minutes, beat the cream on medium speed to include air.
- 3 of the Cool Whip should be added to the mixing bowl and folded into the batter until fully combined.1 cup crumbled Butterfingers and 2 tablespoons
- Line the bottom of your 913 pan with entire chocolate graham crackers before assembling the cake. To line the borders, you may need to break a few of crackers.
You will need to divide the cream cheese batter into thirds and the pudding in half.
- 3 of the cream cheese batter on top of the graham crackers, followed by half of the pudding.1st Spread
- Cover the pudding with a layer of chocolate graham crackers, then the cream cheese batter and the leftover butterscotch pudding.
- 3 of the cream cheese batter.Finish with the last layer of chocolate graham cracker and the remaining 1
- Place the icebox cake in the fridge for at least two hours. Right before serving, top the cake with the remaining Cool Whip and crumbled Butterfingers.
Notes
Allow it chill for at least 2 hours to allow the graham crackers to soften and the cream cheese to solidify. Also, just before serving, sprinkle the Butterfinger over top.
FAQs
Why is it called an icebox cake?
History. The icebox cake is inspired by comparable desserts such as the charlotte and the trifle, but it is designed to be easier for women to produce. The icebox was initially introduced to the United States in the 1920s, when firms were pushing it as a kitchen equipment.
How long does cake last in the icebox?
Refrigerate the icebox cake, loosely wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 3 days. After it has been cooled, freeze the icebox cake.
Who invented icebox cakes?
“Icebox cakes first appeared in American housewives’ kitchens in the 1920s when the National Biscuit Company—now known as Nabisco—first put their famous chocolate wafers on the market and included a recipe for an icebox cake on the packaging,” says Jessie Sheehan, author of Icebox Cakes: Recipes for the…
What is the name of icebox cake?
Charlottes are bread puddings that may be served hot or cold. An “icebox cake” is another name for it.
What is jail cake called?
Nutraloaf (also known as meal loaf, prison loaf, disciplinary loaf, food loaf, lockup loaf, confinement loaf, seg loaf, grue, or special management meal) is food served to inmates who have misbehaved, such as by assaulting prison guards or fellow inmates.
Why is it called Texas cake?
Some accounts indicate it initially appeared in a Texas newspaper, thus the name “Texas” sheet cake, while others believe the name originates from the fact that it is the size of Texas. Whatever its origins, this cake is a crowd-pleaser.
When did icebox cakes become popular?
1930s. Icebox cakes were popular in the 1930s when the new kitchen equipment, the icebox, became popular in households. A 1930s icebox cake recipe is included below.
Do you need to cover iced cake in fridge?
When keeping cakes with coloured fondant in the fridge, keep in mind that condensation might cause the color to leak. To preserve frosted cakes in the refrigerator, place the uncovered cake in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the frosting to set somewhat before covering with plastic wrap.
Does refrigerating cake dry it out?
After a day in the fridge, your wonderfully moist cake, no matter how properly wrapped, will begin to dry out.
Who made icebox famous?
The brothers believe that a watershed event for Icebox occurred in 2009, when they were asked by famed hip-hop musician T-Pain to custom construct what has since become one of the most iconic pieces of jewelry ever made: the “Big Ass Chain.”