Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake

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An easy, DELICIOUS 5 star "cake"!! What a perfect summer- or ANYTIME-dessert. This took so little time to literally "whip" together. The next time I make this icebox cake, I will use thinner chocolate chip cookies. My family is very critical, and all they did was RAVE for this cake at a family party.

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Like others that knew they had to make this cake, I had to make it for my son's birthday. He was thrilled and wants this cake every birthday. It was easier to make than I expected, and everyone really liked it. I used the 9" pan and got 3 layers of each. I had a little cream left over but not for long..YUM! I am looking forward to trying other variations, such as chocolate wafers instead of choc chips to cut some of the sweetness. also, I'd like a smaller version, maybe even single serve portions. Loved this, Thanks so much!

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As soon as I saw Ina make this cake I knew my husband would want it for his birthday. He did and it turned out fantastic! I used chocolate chip cookies from Sam's bakery and they worked great. I only got four layers in my 8 inch pan as some others have said, but what was great was dipping the left-over cookies in the left-over coffee flavored whipped cream! I also used about a 1/4 cup brewed coffee in place of the espresso powder. When I brought left-over cake to my office several days after making it, one of my co-workers said it was the best "cake" he'd ever had!!!

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I used instant coffee instead of espresso powder because thats what I had on hand. Also, I used the tubed cookie dough from the store and smashed down the cookies before I baked them to make them thin. Make sure you add the kahlua slowly and toward the end of the mixing process so it doesnt curdle the cream. That happened to me the first time I made it but it was still delicious. This will be one of my favorite desserts forever!!!

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I made this for 2 family members, one with gluten allergy and one allergic to eggs--so this seemed like the perfect dessert. Even with gluten-free ginger snaps and ameretto, this was a delicious dessert. I am making it again for allergy-free company this weekend--I will make one and slice thin to serve 12 guests. Excellent recipe.

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I made the chocolate chip cookies with Guittard bittersweet chocolate and the cake was rich but not sweet. It was for a birthday party and everyone loved it.

I only made 4 layers which was perfect and I wanted to try it so I made 2 little ramekins which I layered then froze for dessert the next evening. They turned out fabulous.

Incidentally, this cake freezes very well. Just defrost in the refrigerator for a few hours and serve cold.

Ina, you are the best. I use so many of your recipes. I think you are one of the best cooks on TV.

Many thanks.

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I've made this cake twice in a span of one week. The first time, I gave some to my friends and they loved it. I even posted a picture of the cake in my facebook page. One of my friends loved it so much that she paid me so I can make it for her. The taste is just outrageous like Ina said in her show, and I was really surprised that although the mocha whipped cream is rich, the cake doesn't strike you as too sweet. Thanks Ina! Your recipes are the best!

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I was eager to make the cake so I used Trader Joe's small crisp chocolate chip cookies since they are flat. Their size also made it easy to piece together for the cookie layers. It got rave reviews.

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Best cake ever! I am totally in love with the recipe. I switched it up and little and used chocolate wafer cookies and it was even better! I also layered some of the cream with the cookies in small ramekins for individual servings which my husband just loves.

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It was quite good, but not worthy of the accolades I read. Also, there was a chemical reaction between the metal spring form pan and the cream mixture which gave a metallic taste to the edge of the cake. Any suggestions?