Caramel Cone Icebox Cake
No-bake Caramel Cone Icebox Cake combines creamy layers, crunchy waffle cone pieces, and caramel sauce for a perfect, easy summer dessert.
Oct 28, 2025
If you’re craving a no-bake dessert that’s both indulgent and refreshing, this Caramel Cone Icebox Cake is your next must-make recipe. Inspired by the nostalgic flavor of caramel drumstick ice cream cones, this cake layers creamy whipped filling, crunchy chocolate-dipped waffle cone pieces, and swirls of luscious caramel for the ultimate frozen treat. It’s the perfect summer dessert, easy to assemble and ideal for making ahead for parties, barbecues, or birthdays.
Layers of Flavor and Texture in Every Bite
What sets this icebox cake apart is its combination of textures: smooth and creamy layers made from whipped cream and cream cheese, crisp waffle cone chunks, rich caramel sauce, and bits of chocolate for that classic sundae feel. The mixture is layered in a pan and chilled until set, creating sliceable layers that hold together beautifully. Every bite delivers the perfect balance of salty-sweet caramel, velvety filling, and crunchy cone.
No-Bake, Crowd-Pleasing Dessert for Any Occasion
This recipe is great for busy home cooks who want to impress without turning on the oven. The cake comes together with minimal prep and requires just a few hours in the fridge to firm up. Whether you serve it topped with extra caramel drizzle, chocolate chips, or a dollop of whipped cream, this Caramel Cone Icebox Cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s also easy to customize with your favorite toppings or mix-ins like toffee bits or chopped peanuts.
Key Ingredients:
- Caramel Sauce: A rich, sweet syrup that adds buttery depth and a touch of indulgence to desserts.
- Heavy Cream: A rich dairy product with a high fat content.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a warm, aromatic sweetness that enhances the flavor of every layer in this icebox cake.
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Instructions
Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap. Nestling it into the corners and leaving plenty of overhang. Try to get it as smooth and flush as possible.
In a large bowl, add the heavy cream (2 cups), powdered sugar (½ cup), vanilla (2 tsp), and salt (1 pinch).
With a hand mixer, mix on low to start. Then increase speed to medium-high and whisk until you get stiff peaks.
To the loaf pan, drizzle in some of the chocolate sort of like Jackson Pollock would. Try not to get it globby. You want thin streaks. Get that all over the bottom and sides. Then repeat with some of the caramel.
Add a 3/4 cup of the whipped cream to the bottom of the pan (an ice cream scooper works great). Using a spoon or spatula, spread the whipped cream into the bottom of the pan.
Then layer over 3-4 of the waffle cookies (1 package), breaking them as necessary to get about 90% coverage.
Spread 1/2 cup of the whipped cream over the cookies. Then drizzle over some of the caramel and chocolate sauces (it doesn’t matter how much you do, measure with your heart).
Continue stacking cookies, whipped cream, and sauces until you exhaust the whipped cream. Fold the plastic wrap overhangs over the top of the cake and press down slightly to create a flat top.
Refrigerate for at least 8 hours to soften the cookies.
Then flip the cake out onto a serving plate, slice, and serve.
