Raspberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

Are you guys ready for the big holiday weekend?  What better way to kick off the official unofficial start to summer than with cake, and even better, a no-bake one!  I’m beyond excited about this cake and this post for so many reasons!

First, we’re talking about cake and as far as I’m concerned cake is always cause for celebration, especially when it’s this good – look at those layers!  Second, I’ve been itching to make an icebox cake and this no-bake raspberry cheesecake icebox cake is definitely reason to celebrate!  And because you should definitely be showing up with your fancy pants icebox cake in style this summer, there’s a sweet bakeware and cookware giveaway from my friends at Farberware!

Summer is filled with potlucks and block parties, and they always involve icebox cakes.  Growing up in the city, I don’t remember going to any potlucks, but what I do remember is running through sprinklers and sitting on the stoop, waiting to hear that magical little tune from the ice cream truck. Music to my ears, people!  While I do not feel deprived in the least, who could while deciding between a Chipwich and creamsicle, I’m definitely not one to miss out on the goods – this case being the beloved icebox cake.

I mean, I had to know what was so magical about it.  And how are you going to call it a cake?  I did a little research and I gotta tell ya, the results weren’t all sprinkles and sparkles.  But I was still kind of intrigued by the graham crackers taking on a so-called cake like texture after mingling with the other ingredients, and I love when something isn’t all sprinkles and sparkles to begin with because it means I get to take a classic and zhush it up.  The makeover process went something like this:

Step 1: Ditch the boxed mix.

Step 2: Add a wealth of flavor by creating a quick, delicious, gooey jam you’ll want to take a bath in.

Step 3: Turn it into cheesecake.

Step 4: Top it off with a layer of spiked whipped cream so fluffy, you could take a nap on it.

Friends, I’m happy to share I’m now on the icebox cake bandwagon – a new one.  It’s definitely pink.  This raspberry cheesecake icebox cake is light, satisfying, fruity, flavorful, and the graham crackers really do soften and take on an almost cake like texture.  Plus, the filling is pink so there’s that!  I love to pile on the fresh raspberries before serving for an extra pop of fresh, flavor and pretty.

I hope you kick off your summer with this luscious berry fest.  You’ll definitely be the hit of the potluck or the block party.

Or the stoop!

Make sure to head over to Farberware for the icebox cake recipe after you enter the giveaway!

Now for this gorgeous cookware and bakeware!  The giveaway is for one 12-piece Purecook Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set in aqua.  The first thing I love is the color, the aqua is beautiful!  It’s pretty and modern and I can’t get enough of it!  But seriously, doesn’t it make cooking better when you’re doing it in pretty cookware?

 The cookware is ceramic, yet it’s surprisingly light and the cleanup is a dream!  The set also includes everything from skillets to saucepans to a great Dutch Oven perfect for cooking pasta and soup.  And how could I almost forget – the giveaway also includes a covered 9×13-inch baking pan so you can bake this icebox cake asap!

You can enter below with rafflecopter and there’s a bunch of bonus entries!

Good luck and remember to grab the icebox cake recipe after you enter the giveaway!  I can’t wait to hear how you guys like this one and see your photos!

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Disclosure: I am in a working relationship with Farberware and this recipe was developed for Farberware Cookware. Giveaway is sponsored by Farberware. All opinions are my own. Giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on June 2, 12AM EST. Winner will be chosen using random.org and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond and in the event they do not, another winner will be chosen.