Dream Whip Cake Recipe

This dreamy cake recipe, passed down through generations, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Originally featured in a cherished family cookbook, this recipe combines the ease of a cake mix with the fluffy lightness of Dream Whip for an unforgettable dessert. Customize it with your favorite cake and pudding mixes – yellow cake with chocolate pudding is a classic, but the possibilities are endless! Prepare to be amazed by this simple yet sensational cake.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 298.1 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Dream Whip Cake

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How to Make Dream Whip Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, combine one 15.25-ounce box of cake mix, 3 ounces of Dream Whip (1 package), the eggs specified on the cake mix box, and the amount of water specified on the cake mix box. Beat on low speed until just moistened, then beat on medium speed for 4 minutes.
  4. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once completely cool, frost with your favorite fluffy frosting (recipe below).
  8. **Fluffy Frosting:**
  9. In a large bowl, beat together the frosting ingredients specified in your chosen recipe using an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
  10. Increase speed to high and beat for 4-6 minutes, or until soft peaks form.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

142g

Fat

21g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dream Whip Cake?

Dream Whip Cake takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dream Whip Cake?

Dream Whip Cake has approximately 298.1 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dream Whip Cake?

The key ingredients for Dream Whip Cake are Cake Mix, Whipped Dessert Topping Mix, Eggs, Cold Water, Milk, Instant Pudding Mix. See the full list with measurements above.

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