Birthday Cake Delight

Table of Contents

1. BIRTHDAY CAKE DELIGHT INGREDIENTS
2. HOW TO MAKE THIS BIRTHDAY CAKE DELIGHT RECIPE
3. HOW TO SERVE
4. STORAGE
5. FAQ
6. MORE RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE
7. JUMP TO RECIPE

A sweet vanilla cookie crust layered with fluffy cream cheese, creamy vanilla pudding and whipped cream combine to make a birthday cake delight that will undoubtedly bring a smile to everyone’s face when you serve it.

If you like this no-bake treat, we can help you with other variations on the recipe, including oreo delight, butterscotch delight and pineapple delight dessert.

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BIRTHDAY CAKE DELIGHT INGREDIENTS

You will need:

• 1 (14.3-ounce) package of vanilla sandwich cookies (approximately 36 cookies, 2½ cups when crushed)
• 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled (plus more for greasing the dish)
• 16 ounces (2 packages) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 16-ounce tub of frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), defrosted and divided 
• ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles, plus more for garnish
• 2 (3.4-ounce) packages of vanilla-flavoured instant pudding mix (or white chocolate pudding, if available)
• 2 cups whole milk

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

Pudding Mix: You could swap the flavor of the pudding mix for your favorite flavor. Try chocolate for a chocolate cake delight or butterscotch for a butterscotch delight as fun alternatives.

Topping: Top with vanilla oreo cookie crumbles along with the sprinkles.

Whipped cream: If you would rather use homemade whipped cream, try our recipe here.

Sprinkles: You can pick whatever color of sprinkles you want for this cake. If you are making this recipe for a girl’s birthday, pick pink and purple. For a boy, use shades of blue and green. You could even make this for Christmas or Easter and choose color-coordinated sprinkles for the occasion.

Vanilla sandwich cookies: If you can’t get vanilla sandwich cookies, there are a few options you could choose from instead. If you want to stick with the vanilla base, you could use vanilla wafers instead. You could also use graham crumbs, chocolate or oreo sandwich cookies as an alternative.

HOW TO MAKE THIS BIRTHDAY CAKE DELIGHT RECIPE

PRO TIP It’s highly recommended to make this dessert a day ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. This will allow it to thicken and makes it easier to cut into slices.

STEP ONE: In the large bowl of a food processor, crush the vanilla sandwich cookies until small even crumbs form. Add the melted butter and pulse until combined.

STEP TWO: Press the cookie/butter mixture into an 8×8 greased baking dish and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill while preparing the next layer.

STEP THREE: With a hand mixer or in the bowl of a standing mixer, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 cup of frozen whipped topping until smooth and creamy (about 5 minutes). Add in the sprinkles and stir just until combined.

PRO TIP: Make sure your cream cheese is room temperature so that you don’t have lumps in this layer.

PRO TIP: Some types of sprinkles have the color “painted” on and will bleed. If you are concerned about bleeding, test your sprinkles before stirring them in. 

STEP FOUR: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled cookie crumb layer and place it back into the freezer for another 10 minutes.

PRO TIP: Make sure that your cookie crust is completely cool before adding your second layer. It’s important that the crust is cooled so that the following layers set properly on top of it.

STEP FIVE: With a whisk or beater, combine both packages of pudding mix, milk, and 1 cup of frozen whipped topping. Whisk until combined and mixture begins to thicken.

STEP SIX Spread pudding layer over the chilled cream cheese layer and chill for 30 minutes or until pudding is set.

STEP SEVEN: Gently top whipped topping, creating swoops with the back of a spoon or spatula (you may have leftover whipped topping). Top with more sprinkles. Chill until ready to serve.

HOW TO SERVE

Serve this delicious birthday cake delight alongside our no-churn birthday cake ice cream or no-churn vanilla ice cream.

Serve the piece of cake with our iced tea, raspberry iced tea, sweet peach iced tea, or our southern strawberry sweet tea on the side.

STORAGE

IN THE FRIDGE: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. 

IN THE FREEZER: This delicious cake freezes exceptionally well and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before serving.

This happy birthday cake delight is such a fun alternative to a traditional birthday cake. It is easy to make with no baking required. Luscious layers of different textures and tastes make this an absolutely delightful choice for a celebration.

FAQ

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