Description
This dessert takes a classic sugar cookie dump cake and adds a luscious cream cheese layer in the middle. Soft, buttery cake and sweetened condensed milk sandwich a smooth, tangy cream cheese filling, creating a decadent treat perfect for holidays, birthdays, or special occasions.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients:
Cake Base:
1 box (15 oz) yellow or white cake mix
1 can (14–15 oz) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted or sliced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
¼ cup sprinkles or white chocolate chips
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer Cake Base: Pour half of the sweetened condensed milk into the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle half of the cake mix evenly over the milk. Drizzle half the butter over the cake mix.
Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over the first cake layer.
Top Layer: Sprinkle remaining cake mix over the cream cheese layer. Drizzle with remaining butter. Pour remaining sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling around the edges.
Cool & Serve: Let cool completely. Sprinkle with optional sprinkles or white chocolate chips before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Flavor Variations: Add ½ teaspoon almond extract to the cream cheese layer for extra sugar cookie flavor.
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based butter, dairy-free sweetened condensed milk, and vegan cream cheese.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American / Holiday