Food Network

"If the decor doesn't evoke memories of yesteryear, maybe the signature Icebox Cake with whipped cream and chocolate wafer cookies will. Who could blame you? Billy's has become one of New York's sweetest sensations."

Martha Stewart

"A double-dose of vanilla extract -- in the cake and in the buttercream frosting -- gives these cupcakes from famed baker Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery in New York City great vanilla taste that's just the right amount of sweetness (and more than irresistible)."

Sweetist

"Billy’s Bakery has found the solution in their Famous Icebox Cake, a sumptuous treat with fresh whipped cream (chocolate, peppermint, or vanilla) layered between chocolate wafer cookies—also available in cake cup form. The whipped cream adds a light, creamy texture to the decadent chocolatey taste, achieving the perfect balance of flavor."

Adam Roberts

"When our meal was over, we found ourselves across the street savoring Billy’s Famous Icebox Cake. What was it we had for dinner again? I’m not sure we remembered. Or that we cared."

Helen Rosner

"It was incredible, and a great way to start the very special day."

Kathy YL Chan

"Alternating layers of chocolate wafer cookies and sweetened whipped cream, piled 'til they've amassed a tidy tower. The cakes sit overnight until the crunchy wafers get all soft and cake-like. Stick your fork in, and dive straight down—or peel off the wafers, layer by layer, for fluffy cream-laced bites of chocolate goodness."

Melissa Kravitz

"Rich, chocolate cake layered with caramel, coconut frosting is really a perfect sugary summer treat."

Alison Spiegel

"Billy’s Bakery might be the best place for cupcakes in all of New York City. This Yellow Daisy Cupcake is made with classic yellow butter cake flavored with pure vanilla extract, and topped with classic buttercream frosting."

Brooke Porter Katz

"Gluten-free cupcake offerings rotate daily, but this rich, dark, super chocolate-y one studded with chocolate chunks stands out."

Yvo Sin

"This is one of their specialty cupcakes, cream cheese frosted banana cupcake. I actually really liked this one quite a lot – it wasn’t too sweet, and while the banana flavoring could have been a little stronger, it was still very good, moist, and dense."