BANANA ICEBOX CAKE

Certainly! A Banana Icebox Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that requires no baking. Here’s a simple recipe for you:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 box of vanilla wafer cookies (about 12 ounces)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
2. Gently fold in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a rectangular or square dish, spread a thin layer of the whipped cream on the bottom to act as a base.
4. Create a layer of vanilla wafer cookies on top of the whipped cream.
5. Add a layer of sliced bananas over the cookies.
6. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
7. Optional: Garnish the top with chopped nuts, chocolate shavings, or a dusting of cocoa powder.
8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the banana icebox cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
9. Once chilled, slice and serve the Banana Icebox Cake.

Enjoy this delicious and refreshing no-bake dessert!