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The Recipe: Classic Dream Whip Cake

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 171
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Cake:
  • 1 box 15.25 oz yellow, white, or chocolate cake mix
  • 1 envelope Dream Whip topping mix do NOT whip - use dry powder
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup 240 ml cold water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional, for extra flavor
Dream Whip Frosting:
  • 2 envelopes Dream Whip topping mix
  • 1 cup 240 ml cold milk (whole milk gives best results)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup 30 g powdered sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan (or two 9-inch round cake pans)
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer - essential for beating batter and whipping frosting
  • Large mixing bowl - for the cake batter
  • Medium chilled bowl - specifically for the frosting (cold bowl = better whip)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula - for folding and scraping
  • Offset spatula - for spreading the frosting smoothly
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Parchment paper - for lining the pan

Method
 

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch pan (or two 9-inch rounds).
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cake mix and 1 envelope of dry Dream Whip powder. Whisk to combine. Do NOT whip the Dream Whip separately here - it goes in dry.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, cold water, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low for 1 minute, then medium-high for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy. The batter will look thicker and lighter than a regular box cake.
  4. Bake: Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. The cake should spring back when touched.
  5. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before frosting - a warm cake will melt the topping.
  6. Make the Frosting: In a chilled bowl, combine 2 envelopes of Dream Whip, cold milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar (if using). Beat on high for 4-5 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  7. Frost: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let it set.