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Creamy Horchata Icebox Cake

A cool and refreshing no bake dessert that tastes just like a chilled glass of horchata.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Mexican· July 29, 2026
Creamy Horchata Icebox Cake
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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
6 hours 20 minutes
Serves
9

There is something so special about an icebox cake on a warm day. This version takes all the comforting flavors of cinnamon and vanilla found in traditional horchata and turns them into a creamy, dreamy dessert that everyone will ask for again.

Since you do not need to turn on the oven, this is a perfect treat when you want something sweet without heating up your kitchen. Just give it plenty of time in the fridge so the cookies soften into a cake like texture.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla together until stiff peaks form.

  2. 2

    Spread a thin layer of the cinnamon cream on the bottom of an 8x8 inch square baking dish.

  3. 3

    Arrange a layer of graham crackers over the cream, breaking them as needed to fit the pan.

  4. 4

    Spread another layer of the cinnamon cream over the crackers, then repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with a layer of cream on top.

  5. 5

    Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight so the crackers soften.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the top with chopped toasted almonds just before serving.

💡 Tips

To make it extra special, you can garnish the top with a light dusting of cinnamon or even a drizzle of caramel. Keep this cake covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. It actually tastes even better on the second day once the flavors have fully melded.

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