Description
This No-Bake Oreo Funfetti Icebox Cake is a delightful layered dessert combining creamy funfetti mousse with classic Golden Oreos soaked in milk. It requires no baking and is perfect for parties or a fun family treat, featuring colorful sprinkles and a luscious whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Funfetti Mousse
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cups vanilla cake mix (dry)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup sprinkles
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ packages (14.3 oz) Golden Oreos
For the Topping
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- Sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Soften Cream Cheese: Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes or soften it quickly by microwaving for 15 to 20 seconds on a plate with the wrapper removed.
- Chill Bowl and Whisk: Place your mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill thoroughly, which helps in whipping the cream effectively.
- Whip Cream with Cake Mix and Sugar: Beat 1 ¾ cups heavy cream on medium-high speed until it starts to thicken. Gradually add dry vanilla cake mix and 1 cup powdered sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Set this whipped cream aside.
- Beat Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Add ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then continue beating for another 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and sugar is well incorporated. Scrape down the sides and fold to mix thoroughly.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, then slowly fold in ½ cup sprinkles for a funfetti effect.
- Prepare Pan: Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, leaving excess to hang over the sides. Close the springform edges around the paper to secure it.
- Layer Oreos: Dip each Golden Oreo in milk briefly on both sides to soften slightly, then line the bottom of the pan with a layer of Oreos as evenly as possible.
- Create Cake Layers: Spread one-third of the funfetti mousse over the Oreo layer. Repeat dipping Oreos in milk and layering them followed by mousse two more times, resulting in three layers of Oreos and mousse.
- Chill Bowl and Whisk for Topping: Again place a mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 15 minutes to prepare for whipping the topping cream.
- Make Whipped Cream for Topping: Beat 1 ½ cups heavy cream on medium-high speed until it thickens. Gradually add ¾ cup powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate Cake: Reserve 1 ¼ cups of whipped cream to pipe decorative borders on the cake. Spread the remaining whipped cream evenly over the top of the cake and pipe the borders using a large open star tip.
- Add Sprinkles and Refrigerate: Garnish the decorated cake with additional sprinkles. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. For longer storage, freeze after chilling at least 2 hours to maintain proper Oreo softness.
Notes
- Softening the cream cheese and chilling the mixing bowl and whisk are key steps for a smooth, fluffy mousse.
- Dipping Oreos in milk softens them to create a cake-like texture without baking.
- You can prepare the cake up to 24 hours ahead; refrigerate or freeze accordingly to maintain freshness.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal and neat presentation.
- For best results, use Golden Oreos as they complement the funfetti vanilla flavors perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No-Bake Cake, Oreo Cake, Funfetti Cake, Icebox Cake, No Bake Dessert, Party Dessert, Cream Cheese Dessert
