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Don’t let summer pass you by without making one of the easiest, lightest and most satisfying desserts around. That’s right, we are talking about icebox cakes. We love them because they are almost too easy to put together and only require a few hours in the freezer before serving. They are also great make-ahead desserts and absolutely save the day when you need something quick and simple to check off your to-do list. Here are nine of the best icebox cakes that are just dying to attend your next party.
1. Chocolate Raspberry Icebox Cake: Heavy cream and raspberry jam are whipped together and layered with chocolate wafers to make this light dessert that does not skimp on flavor. (via The Wicked Noodle)
2. Meyer Lemon Icebox Cake: This citrus-infused dessert uses lemon sandwich cookies for the crust and has a lemon curd drizzle on top. Say hello to the perfect end-of-summer treat. (via Treats)
3. Brownie Brittle Birthday Icebox Cake: The hardest part of this no-bake dessert will be having the willpower to wait four hours until it is frozen to dig in. (via Life, Love and Sugar)
4. Banana Split Ice Cream Dessert: Here’s your favorite sundae in cake form. The alternating chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs, sliced banana and vanilla ice cream are topped with all the ‘fixins, and of course, a cherry on top. (via Gold Lining Girl)
5. Peanut Butter Fudge Icebox Cake: Peanut butter cream and hot fudge sauce are spread on chocolate graham crackers and topped with whipped cream for a decadent dessert that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. (via Julie’s Eats and Treats)
6. Banana Pudding Icebox Cake: Your great aunt’s famous banana pudding just got a major upgrade. Make this cake in a springform pan and show off those beautiful layers. (via Life, Love and Sugar)
7. Frozen Wafer Icebox Cake: Sliced on the diagonal, this dessert looks like it took all afternoon. Don’t worry though, we won’t tell anyone you were done in just 25 minutes. It can be our little secret. (via La Receta de la Felicidad)
8. Salted Caramel Oreo Icebox Cake: Inspired by your fave $5 salted caramel mocha latte, this icebox cake combines the distinct and delicious flavors of coffee and chocolate. Pro tip: Give the Oreos a dunk in strong coffee before laying them in the pan. (via Inside Bru Crew Life)
9. Funfetti Birthday Cake: Change up your usual birthday cake and opt for this icebox one instead. Funfetti cake mix and birthday cake Oreos make this dessert gift worthy in and of itself. (via Life, Love and Sugar)
Will you try any of these easy icebox cakes? Do you have a favorite we have to try? Dish it out below!
A South Florida native, Ashley is a new mom who is just trying to figure it all out while still finding time to blog at TWO TYLERS AND A BABY. There, she shares bits of her everyday life, DIY projects, recipes and everything in between.
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Getting the word out about your brand takes time, drive, and ingenuity. And it doesn't come easy for many entrepreneurs. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're chatting with Selfmade alum Taylor Morgan McPherson, founder of Sustainable Sparkle Bar, about ways in which she scored press as a solo startup brand and what she learned from Selfmade to take her brand marketing up a notch.
B + C: How did you know Sustainable Sparkle Bar was your business to start?
Glitter has always been my thing, so when I started my event company I decided to make it my niche. I started telling people I threw glitter-themed parties where people would get sparkled with glitter body art and makeup. Six months after that I applied to my first festival and to work with SUR restaurant in West Hollywood.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
I honestly can't say that I've had a specific strategy that I've followed when it comes to getting my business off the ground. I have a PR background so I was just constantly pitching new business and posting on social media.
B + C: What's the biggest challenge you face as a small business owner?
I would say creating a stable income and revenue stream. With a seasonal, event-based business it can be very up and down.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
The relationships I made and the push to start an email database.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I love what I do and I believe in myself 100%. Staying motivated isn't the hard part. Pushing myself to do the work and staying accountable is the hard part.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip? Do you use any apps that help you manage your business?
I keep multiple to-do lists, hand-written and digital. I also tell clients and partners that I will have something to them by a certain time or day so I have to stick to it.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Just do it, take the leap. And don't worry about what anyone else says to thinks.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Issa Rae, I'm so inspired by everything that she's created being a creative and a black woman. It's my dream to have my own show one day based on my life and where I give advice and talk about the world. She's doing it and making people laugh and giving people joy. And it's based in LA. Watching Insecure only further cemented my dreams of wanting to live in LA.
B + C: How did you hear about the Office Depot scholarship?
One of my friends that I met through Camp No Counselors saw an IG ad for it and nominated me.
B + C: What has receiving the scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start/grow your business?
It's completely helped me level up and take my business to another level. Selfmade helped me host my first virtual event and taught me how to set up my website to sell tickets to events and get RSVPs.
B + C: How have Office Depot services or products helped you accomplish more in your business?
I got new cards to send in all of my orders with my discount code on them. I also bought a really cool 4K camera that I now use for my social media.
Thanks Taylor! You really know how to sparkle. We love her colorful, creative vibe. You can follow Sustainable Sparkle Bar on Instagram @sustainablesparklebar.
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