Refrigerated Cake Recipes

BROWN SUGAR PEACH ICEBOX CAKE

Steps:

• Remove the pound cake from its pan and line the pan with plastic wrap, leaving plenty of overhang.
• Slice the cake horizontally into 3 equal slices.
• Mix the peaches, preserves, salt and 3 tablespoons brown sugar in a bowl, then set aside.
• Add the heavy cream, remaining 3 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of the reserved peach juices to a bowl. Whip until firm peaks form.
• Place one slice of cake in the bottom of the lined pan and press to slightly flatten. Top with a third of the whipped cream and a thin layer of the peach mixture. Repeat the process 2 more times, saving the rest of the peaches to serve with the cake.
• Loosely cover with the overhanging plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours. Cover and reserve any extra peach mixture for serving.
• To serve, carefully lift the cake from the pan using the plastic wrap, then discard the wrap. Place a few basil leaves over the top. Slice and serve with the reserved peaches spooned over the top.

REFRIGERATED CAKE

Steps:

• Spread 2-3 tablespoon of whipped cream on a wafer and stack on another cookie. Alternate whipped cream with wafers and assemble on long plate in the shape of log. When all wafers are assemble use remaining whipped cream to coat all sides. Chill for 6-8 hours. Slice on the diagaonal and serve.

REFRIGERATOR CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Blend butter, 1/4 cup of the sugar, crumbs and cinnamon.
• Press 3/4 of this mixture on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Soak gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water for five minutes.
• Cook egg yolks, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and remaining 1/2 cup water in a double boiler, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the spoon.
• Remove from heat; add softened gelatin and stir until dissolved.
• Mix with cream cheese gradually; add lemon juice, rind and salt and beat thoroughly.
• Cool; when mixture begins to congeal, beat for several minutes with a mixer.
• Whip cream; beat egg whites and fold both into gelatin mixture.
• Pour into crumb lined pan and sprinkle remaining crumbs over the top.
• Chill until firm.

STRAWBERRY REFRIGERATOR CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Allow cake to cool on wire rack.
• Poke holes on top of cake. Puree thawed strawberries with juice in a blender or food processor and spoon over top of baked cake.
• To Make Topping: Prepare pudding mix as directed on package using one cup of milk. Fold whipped topping into pudding mixture and spread over cake. Arrange strawberries on top of cake, if desired.
• Refrigerate cake for at least 4 hours before serving.

HOLIDAY REFRIGERATOR CAKE

Steps:

• Heat marshmallows and cream over low heat, folding over and over until marshmallows are half melted. Remove from heat, and continue folding until mixture is smooth and fluffy. Cool.
• Add 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, fruit, nuts, orange rind and sherry to the marshmallows. Stir to combine.
• Sprinkle a buttered loaf pan with 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, then pour the marshmallow concoction over crumbs. Chill thoroughly.

ORANGE REFRIGERATOR CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare pudding according to package directions; set aside. In a small sauce-pan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice; let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into pudding. Add orange zest. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until cooled., Cut one angel food cake in half width-wise. Save one half for another use. Cut remaining half into eight slices. Cut second loaf into 16 slices., Arrange half of the cake slices in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. Fold whipped cream into pudding; spread half over the cake slices. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until set.

REFRIGERATOR FRUITCAKE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Pack into a loaf pan lined with waxed paper.
• Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap.
• Can be stored in refrigerator for several weeks.