Mocha Chocolate Chip Icebox Cake is a dreamy no-bake dessert that layers smooth mocha cream with crisp chocolate cookies for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Each layer softens as it chills, transforming into a cake-like masterpiece infused with bold coffee notes and rich chocolate sweetness.
The mocha filling is made with whipped cream, espresso, and melted chocolate, creating a silky, mousse-like texture. Chocolate chip cookies or wafers add a delightful crunch that gradually melts into the creamy layers as the cake sets overnight. The result is a decadent yet refreshing treat with deep mocha flavor, pockets of chocolate chips, and a melt-in-your-mouth finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
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Beat cream, mascarpone, sugar, espresso, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until firm peaks form.
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Arrange single layer cookies in an 8-inch cake pan or springform pan, covering the bottom as much as possible; spread ⅓ whipped cream mixture evenly over cookies. Arrange another layer cookies on top, lying flat and touching; spread ½ remaining whipped cream mixture over cookies. Repeat with remaining cookies and whipped cream mixture.
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Smooth top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors combine, 4 hours to overnight.
