One time when my dad was a little kid, he and his brothers unwrapped ALL of their Christmas presents under the tree. BEFORE Christmas. Their parents were gone for the day, and 3 rambunctious boys were left at home with a tree full of presents, what do you expect?
When I heard that story as a kid I thought he was crazy. I would never have done something like that when I was little (I was way goody two shoes. Is that the nice way of saying boring?) But I think my kids are turning out to be more like Grandpa than like me. I’m pretty sure if we left them alone in the house right now, they would have them all unwrapped, or at least peaked into them. They are constantly counting, shaking, palm-weighing.
The difference is that I don’t think my kids are skilled enough to rewrap everything without detection. My dad’s parents never found out until the boys told them years later!! Can you believe that? Little rascals. My kids will have another thing coming if they try this on me. Truman is always asking about the eyes on the back of my head.
Do you have any favorite Christmas cake recipes? I always make my favorite Candy Cane Brownie Trifle. (Yes, it’s just as decadent as it sounds and it’s AMAZING.) But I don’t have any peppermint cake recipes, so I wanted to try one out. But I was feeling kind of lazy. It’s been so busy this December, right?!
How to make Peppermint Ganache Icebox Cake
I decided to try out a no-bake version. This icebox cake is SO good and just like the Candy Cane Trifle, it’s super decadent. Rich layers of peppermint whipped cream, ultra smooth chocolate ganache, and those magical Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers (NOTE: these have been discontinued! But you can still make this with alternatives, like Oreo thins, chocolate graham crackers, or Goya brand Chocolate Maria cookies). The chocolate wafers soften overnight in the fridge to create this super fudgy cake layer.
It’s one of those desserts that looks super impressive but is REALLY easy to put together. All you’re doing is making chocolate sauce and whipping up some cream. Then layer it all up and let the fridge do the work. This is the first icebox cake I’ve ever made, and I think I’m a new convert.
Here’s how I covered the cake before I put it in the fridge. Use toothpicks so you don’t mess up the ganache on top. Have you figured out your Christmas menu yet? Add this icebox cake to the list! Or heck make it this weekend, tis the season my friends.
More Christmas dessert ideas!
Candy Cane Brownie Trifle « this is the recipe I based today’s ice box cake on! I love this dessert and make it every Christmas. Nana’s Famous Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream « we make this every year and eat it with Christmas cookies and Nana’s Famous Fudge Brownies! So decadent, so good. Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies « you are going to LOVE these. One more: these Frosted Peppermint Gingerbread Bars are a huge favorite of mine. You might be thinking that ginger flavors don’t go with peppermint, but you’re wrong. :) It’s SO GOOD.
More icebox cakes you are going to love!
Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Box Cake from That Skinny Chick Can Bake No Bake Nutella Oreo Ice Box Cake from Inside Brucrew Life Lemon Ice Box Cake from Princess Pinky Girl Pumpkin Spice Ice Box Cake from The View From Great Island Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram
