Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake Recipe

A summer cocktail combines into a summer dessert to make a Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake that’s double the booze, cream, coffee AND chocolate.

Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake by Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth, a top lifestyle blog in Houston, Texas

We can’t think of nothing better than turning boozy summer cocktails into boozy summer desserts.

How does the saying go? Double the booze, double the fun?!

Except in the case of this Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake, I, Alyssa, say double the booze, cream, coffee AND chocolate, and you’ll get lots of fun…

For this particular icebox cake, we settled on a mudslide flavor, as it’s one of our favorite frozen cocktails.

It’s essentially a boozy milkshake in cake form. (Or a classic Mudslide cocktail in cake form if you are familiar with the drink.)

Now imagine all of those flavors but in the form of a cake.

Yup, that’s exactly what this Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake is! 

What’s not to love?! 

Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake by Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth, a top lifestyle blog in Houston, Texas

What is an Icebox Cake?

Icebox cakes, for those who don’t know, are essentially layers of cookies and cream aka easiest dessert to make ever.

From there, the options are endless.

You can flavor the cream, use a variety of cookies, add in other layers (like the cream cheese layer I did for this recipe) and even mix in things like fruit, nuts, chocolate or espresso beans.

The cake is then placed in the fridge for at least 24 hours.

This time allows all the flavors have time to meld together and create one delicious cake. 

The whole waiting 24 hours can be tough, especially when you’re really itching for something sweet. (Trust me, I know!).

The bright side is that the make-ahead factor comes in real handy for easy summertime entertaining!

Our No Bake Frosted Animal Cracker Cake is a kid-friendly icebox cake that is huge hit.

Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake by Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth, a top lifestyle blog in Houston, Texas

Ingredients Needed to Make a Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake

Heavy cream

Powdered sugar

Espresso flavored liquor — Such as Kahlua

Irish cream liquor — We personal prefer Baileys especially for making an espresso martini and tiramisu crepe cake.

Instant coffee

Cream cheese

Chocolate covered espresso beans

Chocolate sandwich cookies — FYI: The Mocha Joe-Joe’s from Trader Joe’s taste delicious for this recipe, but definitely aren’t necessary. You could always opt for the classic Oreos.

Extra espresso beans, sprinkles, chocolate shavings, fresh flowers, etc — For garnishing and serving

Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake by Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth, a top lifestyle blog in Houston, Texas

 Chilling an Icebox Cake

Before serving and frosting an icebox cake, you’ll need to let it set in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.

But even longer is better.

Because as the longer it sits, the more time the layers have to all meld together.

Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake by Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth, a top lifestyle blog in Houston, Texas

How to Store an Icebox Cake

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

After that, you can loosely cover it in plastic wrap, and store it in the freezer for up to a month.

Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake by Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth, a top lifestyle blog in Houston, Texas

More Boozy Desserts to Try

Isn’t it every bit as decadent and delicious as it looks? 

Now you’ve got boozy cake perfection ready to serve up for all your entertaining needs! 

We’re all for having my cake and eating it too.

But having my cocktails and being able to eat those too, that is something we’ll toast to! 

If you’re on the search for another boozy friendly dessert, then we’ve got you with these oh so delicious recipes below —

Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake by Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth, a top lifestyle blog in Houston, Texas

Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake by Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth, a top lifestyle blog in Houston, Texas

Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake Recipe

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5 from 5 votes
A summer cocktail combines into a summer dessert to make a Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake that's double the booze, cream, coffee AND chocolate.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time1 day
Total Time1 day 40 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine Cakes

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Loaf pan
  • Parchment or wax paper

Ingredients

For the flavored whip cream layer:

  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Kahlua Coffee Liqueur or any other espresso flavored liquor
  • 2 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur or any other Irish cream liquor
  • 1 tsp instant coffee

For the cream cheese layer:

  • 6 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp Kahlua Coffee Liqueur or any other espresso flavored liquor
  • 1 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur or any other Irish cream liquor
  • 1/4 cup chocolate covered espresso beans finely chopped

For the cake:

  • 10 1/2 oz chocolate sandwich cookies about 1 package
  • Extra espresso beans, sprinkles, chocolate shavings, fresh flowers, etc. for garnishing and serving

Nutrition

Serving: 9g | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1027IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg
Servings: 9
Calories: 476kcal

Instructions

  • Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Then, line with wax or parchment paper and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the cream and powdered sugar, on medium speed, until soft peaks begin to form.
  • Remove half the cream to a separate container. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for later. This will be what you use to frost the cake.

To make the flavored whip cream layer:

  • To the remaining cream, add the Kahlua and Baileys liquor and instant coffee.
    Beat a few more seconds, or until stiff peaks form. Remove to a separate bowl and set aside.

To make the cream cheese layer:

  • Place the bowl back on the stand mixer and add in the cream cheese, powdered sugar and Kahlua and Baileys liquor.
    Beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
  • Fold in the chopped espresso beans with a spatula. Set aside.

To assemble the cake:

  • Spread a thin layer of the flavored whipped cream on the bottom.
  • Add a layer of cookies. (I did 8 cookies). After that, spread on the cream cheese layer.
  • Top with another layer of 8 cookies, then finish with the remaining flavored whipped cream.
  • Cover tightly and allow to set in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.

When you're ready to serve:

  • Once you’re ready to serve the icebox cake, gently flip it onto a serving dish and carefully peel off the wax or parchment paper.
  • Frost with the reserved whipped cream, decorate as desired and slice and serve.
KEYWORD: mudslide ice cream cake

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5 thoughts on “Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake Recipe”

  1. if I doubled the liquor (for more flavor of a mudslide) would that make the dessert too moist? this is definitely a must try.

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  2. This looks amazing. My birthday is on Monday, and I’ve been searching for the perfect Birthday Dessert to request from the husband…I think this might be the one. 🙌🏻5 stars

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    • That’s so awesome to hear, Kristy! This boozy cake would be the perfect dessert to celebrate with, especially since it’s so easy to make! Happy early birthday! xo

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