Dream Cake

Dream Cake

There are certain desserts that instantly bring back memories of family gatherings, Sunday suppers, and potluck tables—and one of those is the classic Dream Cake made with Dream Whip. This cake isn’t just light and fluffy; it’s a sweet slice of nostalgia. Dream Whip, that iconic whipped topping mix from the 1950s, made it easy for home bakers to create desserts that felt special without fussing in the kitchen for hours. Dream Cake quickly became a favorite—moist, tender layers topped with a creamy, cloud-like frosting that truly lives up to its name. Whether you grew up with it or are just discovering it, this cake is a dreamy reminder of simpler times and timeless flavors.

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Dream Cake

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package 2 layer size yellow, white or devil’s food cake mix
  • 1 envelope Dream Whip Dessert Topping Mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup cold tap water

Method
 

  1. Combine cake mix, Dream Whip, eggs and water in a large bowl. Blend until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Pour into greased and floured 10” tube pan, and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool cake for 15 minutes in the tube pan (other cakes for 10 minutes). Then remove from pan and finish cooling on cake rack.

Notes

Alternate Baking Pans:
Three 8-inch layer pan about 35 minutes; two 9-inch layer pans about 30 minutes; one 13 x 9 inch pan 40 – 45 minutes; 30 cupcakes (fill baking pans half full) about 20 minutes.