Description
This No Bake Birthday Cake Delight is a fun, colorful, and easy-to-make dessert that combines a buttery golden Oreo crust with a creamy cream cheese layer and a light, fluffy pudding and cake mix topping. Perfect for parties or special occasions, it requires no baking and can be prepared ahead of time for a stress-free celebration treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 package (14 oz) golden Oreos, crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed (divided)
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Pudding Layer
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup dry funfetti or vanilla cake mix (heat-treated)
- Remaining rainbow sprinkles for topping (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed golden Oreos with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan to create an even crust. Place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the crust to set firmly.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping and 1/4 cup of the rainbow sprinkles. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust layer.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and heat-treated dry funfetti or vanilla cake mix until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Let the mixture sit for 2 to 3 minutes to fully set, then spread it evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Finish the Cake: Top the pudding layer with the remaining whipped topping, spreading it gently to cover. Finally, sprinkle the remaining rainbow sprinkles evenly over the top for a colorful finish.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the pan and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the layers to fully set and flavors to meld. Slice into 9 squares and serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Heat-treat the dry cake mix before using by microwaving it in a bowl for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to ensure any bacteria is killed.
- Customize the cake by using different colors of sprinkles or varying the cake mix flavors to suit holidays or special celebrations.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure a smooth and creamy layer.
- For best results, chill the cake overnight to allow it to firm up fully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
