This quick and easy Lemon Icebox Cake requires just six ingredients! This no-bake lemon dessert is perfect for spring and summer gatherings! 

A slice of lemon icebox cake on a dessert plate.

 

I am officially obsessed with Icebox Cakes. They are so easy! I can’t get over how totally effortless they are to make, so this will not be the last one you see on the blog! With another summer weekend upon us, I figured there are a lot of you trying to decide what to make to keep cool.

Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! This easy Lemon Icebox Cake recipe has only six super simple ingredients and you can make it in just a few minutes.

Mr. Maebell and I love lemon; other than peanut butter it is probably the most adored flavor in our household. Lemon muffins, lemon bread, lemon bars — we do not discriminate, we love it all!

After I made the Mocha Icebox Cake, we started thinking about all the other flavor combinations we should try and lemon was a no brainer!

Lemon Icebox Cake Ingredients

This easy, gluten-free Lemon Icebox Cake is light and refreshing. Instead of using ice cream or heavy ingredients, we used low fat whipped cream and yogurt for our creamy filling. Along with lemon zest and lemon juice, it is a perfect combination with crunchy graham crackers and a tangy lemon frosting!

Here’s everything you’ll need for this no-bake lemon dessert:

  • Whipped cream
  • Vanilla yogurt
  • Lemon zest and juice
  • Graham crackers
  • Lemon frosting

A slice of lemon icebox cake on two dessert plates

How to Make Lemon Icebox Cake

I’ve given the full run-down of how to make this graham cracker icebox cake in the recipe card below, but here’s an overview of the process:

  1. Combine the whipped cream, yogurt, lemon zest and lemon juice.
  2. In an 8×8-inch pan, layer the graham crackers and top with the lemon filling.
  3. Repeat layers until you run out of mixture.
  4. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  5. Heat the lemon frosting for 30 seconds in the microwave until smooth. Pour over the icebox cake.
  6. Freeze for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Can I Double This Recipe?

Yes! Simply double the ingredients list and prepare the icebox cake recipe in a 9×13-inch pan.

Can I Prep This in Advance?

Definitely! Icebox cakes keep for days in the freezer. If serving to guests, I wouldn’t make this recipe more than a couple days in advance (just in case it develops freezer burn over time).

Tips for Making a Lemon Icebox Cake

  • For even more lemon flavor, use lemon yogurt instead of vanilla yogurt.
  • You can use homemade or store-bought whipped cream for this recipe. Cool Whip or another whipped topping also works.
  • If you’re gluten-free, be sure to buy certified gluten-free graham crackers and frosting. Duncan Hines has a gluten-free lemon frosting!

More Lemon Desserts:

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This quick and easy Lemon Icebox Cake has just six ingredients! This no bake, gluten free treat is the perfect Summer dessert!

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Prep: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Total: 2 hours 25 minutes
Yield: 9
Author: Annie Holmes
This quick and easy Lemon Icebox Cake requires just six ingredients! This no-bake lemon dessert is perfect for spring and summer gatherings! 
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups of whipped cream
  • 1 8 ounce container vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
  • 1 package gluten-free graham crackers
  • 1 cup lemon frosting

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream, yogurt, lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
  • In an 8x8-inch pan (lined with parchment paper if you wish), layer the graham crackers and top with the lemon filling.
  • Repeat layers until you run out of mixture.
  • Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Heat the lemon frosting for 30 seconds in the microwave until smooth. Pour over the icebox cake.
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

Whipped cream: You may use homemade or store bought. You'd need two containers if using storebought.
Lemon frosting: Duncan Hines is gluten-free.
Serving: 1 slice (6 servings), Calories: 151kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 2.6g, Fat: 9.4g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 26mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 6.9g
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