Description
This dessert layers buttery sugar cookie flavors with a simple cake mix, then finishes with a creamy frosting. It’s easy to make, festive, and perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a sweet, soft, and colorful treat.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients:
Cake Layer:
1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix
1 can (14–15 oz) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted or sliced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-Ins:
½ cup mini chocolate chips
¼ cup holiday sprinkles
Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: 1–2 tablespoons milk to adjust consistency
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare Base: Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly into the bottom of the dish.
Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the milk. Do not stir.
Add Butter & Mix-Ins: Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix. Add chocolate chips or sprinkles if desired.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and set.
Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Thin with milk if needed.
Frost Cake: Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Optionally, top with more sprinkles for decoration.
Serve: Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Make It Vegan: Use plant-based butter, vegan sweetened condensed milk, and vegan cream cheese.
- Flavor Boost: Add almond extract (½ teaspoon) to frosting for extra sugar cookie flavor.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American / Sweet Treat