This No Bake Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Icebox Cake is an easy fall dessert that’s layered with graham crackers, pumpkin spiced whipped cream, and chocolate chips. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is the perfect combination of pumpkin and chocolate!
Pumpkin.
Be still my heart.
Especially when it’s a no-bake, six ingredient dessert that’s ready in no time.
Get ready for ALL of the pumpkin recipes, because I’ve got some tasty, decadent, and creative recipes to share with you this fall. With a name like Pumpkin ‘N Spice, I have to live up to that, right?
And just to enlighten you about my blog name, I do love pumpkin (trust me, probably more so than the average person!), but the name Pumpkin ‘N Spice isn’t so much for my love of pumpkin, but because of a nickname I had growing up from my aunt. She always called me (and still does!) “punkin” with an “n” so when I started this blog a few years ago, she actually suggested this name. How cute is that?
So, “pumpkin” kind of stuck with me all these years. From my very first AOL email address and instant messenger name (am I showing my age?), to other screen names and nicknames, I’ve always used pumpkin. Just thought I’d share a little history with you before we dive into the recipe!
This {No-Bake} Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Icebox Cake is an easy fall dessert that’s layered with graham crackers, pumpkin spiced whipped cream, and chocolate chips. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is the perfect combination of pumpkin and chocolate!
I’m sure you’ve probably had (or at least heard) of icebox cake before, but have you tried a pumpkin icebox cake? Let me tell you, it’s dangerously addicting.
Icebox cakes are a favorite of mine for summer, but don’t forget that they work perfectly for fall, too! After all, who doesn’t love a no-bake treat, especially when pumpkin is involved?
When I got the idea to create this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Icebox Cake, I couldn’t wait to test it out. I’ve made a No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle before, as well as a Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip, but an icebox cake? Nope. So, I had to change that.
I was originally going to swirl the pumpkin spiced whipped cream with caramel sauce, but, I had a bag of chocolate chips just staring at me, so in they went. And I’m glad they did…chocolate and pumpkin are the perfect pair!
This {No-Bake} Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Icebox Cake starts with a layer of honey graham crackers, and then it’s topped with whipped cream, sweetened with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice, and followed by a sprinkling of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Simply repeat the layers and pop the dish into the refrigerator to set. Easy peasy!
One bite and you’ll want to devour the entire dish in one sitting. The creamy pumpkin spiced cream and sweet chocolate chips provide the perfect filling for honey graham crackers. It’s light, sweet, and just screams fall. What could be better than that?
Looking for more pumpkin recipes? I’ve got you covered!
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Mir says
That’s so cute about your aunt and the blog name. I always assumed you were just a pumpkin fanatic, but this works, too. I’m sure she’s so thrilled to have this kind of influence on you!
Anyway, awesome icebox cake. I’m a HUGE fan. 🙂
Gayle says
Thank you, Mir! Isn’t icebox cake the best?!
annie@ciaochowbambina.com says
This got my attention!! I’ve always loved icebox cakes and this is perfect for these crisp, cool days that are suddenly here! Love it!!
Gayle says
Thank you, Annie! I love making icebox cakes year round…they’re just so easy and delicious!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
I’ve never made ice box cake before and this looks like the perfect place to start! 6 ingredients? Doesn’t get much easier! Didn’t know that about your blog name and your nick name from your aunt. That’s adorable! You know I love pumpkin too so I am all over this one! Good choice with the chocolate chips in there 😉 Pinned! Have a great weekend! xo
Gayle says
Thank you, Dawn! Once you try icebox cake, I think you’ll be hooked. It’s just so easy and SO good! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, too!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Oh my gawsh! Love the blog history lesson! I always assumed the name came from your love of pumpkin, but it’s so cute that it came from a nickname your aunt gave you! Love it! Now you know I don’t love pumpkin as much as you, but this icebox cake might have me singing a different tune! This looks seriously delicious, Gayle!! Love the layers of flavors and that it’s no bake!! Doesn’t get much better than that!! Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend!
Gayle says
Thank you, Cheyanne! I know you’re not the biggest pumpkin fan, but you may just like this…the flavor isn’t overpowering!
Kelly says
That is so cute about your aunt and nickname 🙂 Yay for pumpkin and icebox cakes! This one looks so yummy and perfect for fall!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words, Kelly!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Officially pumpkin season – woohoo! This looks so delicious Gayle, and perfect that it’s no bake for those lingering hot days… 🙂
Gayle says
No-bake is the best! Thanks, Rachel!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
“AOL email address and instant messenger name” <– Omigosh, THIS. Gayle, I remember those days!! So hey, we can show our age together. Lolol. You totally brought me back with that reference! It's official, after our common Babysitters' Club reference, this is our coolest connection. Haha. Anyway, I LOVE that you're "living up" to your blog name! Did I tell you, whenever I grab my jar of pumpkin spice, I think of you? Hehe. This icebox cake looks absolutely amazing, and I can't wait to see more pumpkin goodies from ya! Pinning, of course. Have a great weekend, G! xo
Gayle says
Haha thank you, Demeter! Yay for AOL and the Babysitter’s Club! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words and pin, friend!
marcie says
I love that your blog name came from the nickname your aunt gave you — I thought it was because you loved pumpkin! 🙂 And I’m so happy it’s fall and will be unleashing pumpkin recipes too. This ice box cake sounds perfect for the warm fall weather we have right now, and I can’t wait to see all the other recipes you have up your sleeve. Happy Fall!
Gayle says
Thank you, Marcie! I’m sure that’s what most people think, so I’ve kept a pretty good secret! 🙂
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I’ve never made an ice box cake and I’l loving your fall spin on things. Of course, I also love all things pumpkin too! That’s so sweet about your aunt. Pinned!
Gayle says
Isn’t pumpkin the best? Thanks, Rachelle!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Okay, I think you’ve officially checked all of my boxes with this recipe: quick, no-bake, cake, and pumpkin. Oh, and chocolate! What more could someone ask for?! This is AWESOME, Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks for the pumpkin love, friend!
Manali@CookWithManali says
yay for pumpkin!! this cake sounds delicious Gayle – so easy and yum!
Gayle says
Thanks, Manali!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Pumpkin season is SO officially on!! I am seriously loving this icebox cake because, I mean it’s perfect for our weather right now! It’s still in the mid-80s and yet I really want pumpkin in everything. This cake is the PERFECT fix!
Gayle says
Thanks, Sarah! Yay for pumpkin season! 🙂
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
How cute is your aunt!? I actually call my daughter punpkin too. It’s totally a girly nickname. Love that you named your blog after it too. I had no idea. I love no bake treats but I always forget to make them. I have to make this one. It looks so good. And love that you added the chocolate chips. Chocolate and pumpkin go hand in hand. 🙂
Gayle says
Thank you, Cyndi! And yay for punkin! 🙂 I’m hooked on no-bake cakes!
Amanda says
I love that story about where the blog name came from. Cute!
And who says icebox cakes are only for summer? I love the graham, pumpkin, and chocolate together.
Gayle says
Thanks for the sweet comment, Amanda!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I was thinking that this is your namesake time of year – what fun! And you are doing the pumpkin name proud with this icebox cake (I do love me some icebox cake!). Pinning and happy pumpkin everything!
Gayle says
Thanks, Kate!
Vicky & Ruth says
No bake and only 6 ingredients…this is my kind of recipe! This ice box cake looks amazing! I love the reason behind the name of your blog- aunts nicknames are the best lol
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by! Aunt nicknames are definitely the best! 🙂
Alaina @ A Not So Quiet Kitchen says
I LOVE this!! It’s the perfect dessert for when you are ready for Fall but the days are still warm! Saving this for later!
Gayle says
Exactly, Alaina! Thanks for the sweet comment!
GiGi Eats says
My fiance calls me PUMPKIN sometimes and … Even though it is kind of associated with little kids (much like your nick name), I kind of LOVE IT!! Because, like you, I LOVE pumpkin! SADLY – my digestive system doesn’t really like it too much anymore, probably because when I sit down to eat some… I eat WAYYYYYY too much, hahahha – but oh well, I LOVE IT REGARDLESS!
Gayle says
Pumpkin is such a fun nickname! Sorry to hear that it’s hard for you to eat pumpkin, but it is hard to resist! 🙂