Ina Garten Icebox Mocha Cake Recipe
This Ina Garten Icebox Mocha Cake Recipe is so simple and tasty. It needs no baking. It feels light, sweet, and creamy.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 package chocolate chip cookies
- Chocolate shavings optional
Instructions
Make the mocha cream
- Mix cream, mascarpone, sugar, cocoa, coffee, and vanilla. Beat until thick.
Layer the cookies
- Place cookies in the bottom of a springform pan. Add a layer of cream on top.
Add more layers
- Repeat cookie and cream layers. Fill the whole pan.
Smooth the top
- Use a spatula to make the top flat.
Chill the cake
- Cover with plastic wrap. Chill for 6 hours or overnight. This makes the cookies soft.
Serve
- Remove the cake from the pan. Add chocolate shavings. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- Use good cookies for better taste.
- Chill the cake for many hours.
- Do not overbeat the cream.
- Add more coffee for stronger flavor.
- Keep the cake cold until serving.