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Pineapple Icebox Cake

Last updated on April 11, 2023 By Anna 13 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

Pineapple Icebox Cake is a banana-free version of my grandmother's specialty, the Banana Split Cake. I used to love that dessert. It wasn't really a cake at all, but a layer of cookie crumbs topped with some soft of cream mixture, whipped cream, pineapple and bananas. Over the years I've tried several versions trying to get it like my grandmother's, but most contained cream cheese and just didn't taste quite right. But now I've found one that's pretty close. And best of all, it has no bananas, which means my husband will eat it.

pineapple icebox cake

Loaf Pan Pineapple Icebox Cake

This very simple dessert is made with Nilla wafers, eggs, butter, cream and pineapple. It's best made a full day ahead, and can be made in either a loaf pan, square dish or casserole. I make mine in a loaf pan, but for a crowd I would multiply it times 3 and make it in a 9x13 inch dish (hint: great Memorial Day dessert!).

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Recipe

pineapple icebox cake

Pineapple Icebox Cake

Anna
Pineapple dessert made with vanilla wafers, egg, butter and whipped cream. This version is a little different than the others.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
 

  • Butter for greasing baking pan
  • 5 ounces about 35 vanilla wafers, crushed to make about 1 ¼ cups crumbs
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained dry
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened (I used salted)
  • 1 large egg, you can use pasteurized
  • Toasted and chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Rub an 8 ½ by 4 ½ inch or 9x5 inch loaf pan generously with butter.
  • Sprinkle half of the crumbs over the bottom of the pan and press down tightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream until stiff peaks form. Beat in half of the vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the confectioners’ sugar. Fold in the drained pineapple and set aside.
  • In a second mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and remaining ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar until creamy. Beat in egg and remaining vanilla.
  • Pour half of the egg mixture over the crumbs (you don't have to cover them completely), then carefully spread half of the whipped cream/pineapple mixture over the egg mixture.
  • Make a second layer by sprinkling on remaining crumbs, pouring on remaining egg mixture, and carefully spreading a top layer of whipped cream/pineapple mixture.
  • Chill for about 8 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, sprinkle top with toasted and crushed walnuts. Cut into squares and serve.
Keyword Icebox Cake, Pineapple
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  1. Anna

    October 29, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    I hope you do give it a try and that you are okay with the loaf pan size. My grandmother made it in a giant pan. I also think that she may have left them whole, but I can't remember. Maybe next time I make it I'll leave them whole too.

  2. Eddie Bull

    October 29, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    I must try this. It sounds very close to what my grandmother Bull called“ uncooked cake.” It has been close to 80 years since i tasted this so I am anxious to see if it’s the same. ,and I liked It because it was my fathers’s favorite dessert. grandmother and my mother who got the recipe to prepare for father left the vanilla wafers whole,layering them between layers of wnhiped cream soft butter, raw egg, pineapple and chopped pecans Both women pressed the cake in the then “icebox”. A heavy dish was placed on top to allow cake to to settle overnight. Very rich as I recall.

  3. Clare

    November 17, 2014 at 10:49 am

    This sounds like a recipe my grandmother and mother used to make. I've been looking for it everywhere and hopefully this is the same thing. It was always a family favorite on holidays and continues to be with the next generations.

  4. Christy

    May 27, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    I love Banana Split dessert (with the raw egg custard). You could easily leave out the bananas. But, definitely use fresh, sliced strawberries and drizzled chocolate & peanut pieces on top of the homemade whipped cream.

    My second favorite dessert also includes raw eggs...hmmm. 🙂

  5. beth

    May 25, 2013 at 9:54 am

    I will try this for Memorial Day! I am with Todd, bananas, no thanks!
    beth

  6. Sue

    May 25, 2013 at 7:52 am

    My Mom would like this. I'm glad Todd liked it and I'm glad you've found something close to what your Grandma made.

  7. Katrina

    May 24, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    I would HAVE to put bananas in it. And marischino cherries on top. hehe 😉

  8. Anna

    May 24, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Looks good, Martha! They probably taste very similar. I am so glad they have pasteurized raw eggs now because the egg helps add a certain lightness to the filling.

  9. Martha in KS

    May 24, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Your recipe is similar to what my grandma called Vanilla Wafer Pudding. I found this version when searching for one that didn't use raw egg. I made it with crushed wafers & it tasted like I remembered from my childhood.

    Pineapple Fluff
    1 stick butter
    3/4 lb box vanilla wafers
    3/4 box confectioners' sugar
    1 lg. can crushed pineapple (drained)
    1 cup chopped pecans
    1/2 pint whipping cream

    Cream butter and sugar. Add pineapple and nuts. Alternate layers of whole vanilla wafers and pineapple mixture in square baking dish (9x9) using 3 layers of pineapple mixture. Whip cream and sweeten with 1 tsp. sugar. Cover entire mixture. Refrigerate overnight.

  10. Jennifer J-W

    May 24, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    I love creamy desserts like this, especially ones that use whipped cream, rather than its redheaded stepbrother, cool whip.

  11. Anna

    May 24, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Yes, he loves this one!

  12. Jan Harris

    May 24, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    So, has Todd tried ut yet? I remember a dessert my Mom used to make and I always tried to get her to write it down, but no luck.

  13. Tina @ epicuricloud.com

    May 24, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    I love icebox cakes! This one looks delicious!! I've been on the search for a pineapple upside down cake my Mom remembers her Mom making. Thanks for the recipe! Tina

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