The Best No Bake Birthday Cake Recipes
It’s time for a birthday and you are hoping to avoid baking. Maybe it’s too hot and you don’t want to turn on the oven. Or perhaps you tend to burn anything you put in the oven. No matter the reason, today I am coming to your rescue with 8 deliciously easy no bake birthday cake recipes.
Easy No Bake Birthday Cakes
Let’s face it – baking can make things complicated.
You have to pre-heat the oven. Make sure you have the correct temperature for the pan you choose. And remember to set the timer.
Even with all of those steps complete, there are no guarantees. It’s quite possible that when you open the oven door you could be staring at a disaster. (sad face)
Not to mention, that a hot oven can turn an uncomfortably warm kitchen into Hell’s Kitchen on a summer day.
No one wants to bake and try to frost a cake when they feel like they are melting…am I right?
Whether you have a “black thumb” when it comes to baking, or you are just hoping to avoid turning on the oven on a hot day no bake birthday cake recipes are the perfect solution!
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8 Amazing No Bake Birthday Cake Recipes
Today I am sharing the easiest no bake birthday cake recipes I have tried. Now, many of you know that I am all about super simple. So, for a few of the recipes you will also see my notes on how to modify the recipe to make it even easier!
So toss those oven mitts back in the drawer and let’s get started!
Birthday Cake Oreo Icebox Cake
I don’t want to give away my age, but Icebox Cakes were still quite popular when I was a little girl. I can remember my mom putting the layers of Nilla Wafers and Cool Whip into a pan and popping into the freezer for a special after dinner summertime treat.
Icebox Cakes are super easy and can easily be a replacement for a traditional birthday cake. This is especially true of this recipe since it uses Birthday Cake Oreos!
The cake requires no meticulous attention to detail at all! Yay! It’s basically just messy layers of oreos and chocolate cream. Of course, there are sprinkles on top because…um…hello….it’s a BIRTHDAY CAKE! Sprinkles are a requirement!
No Bake Birthday Cake Lasagna
Remember where I said above that I would be sharing my personal tips to simplify some of these recipes? Well this is one of them.
The original recipe calls for homemade pudding and whipped cream. If you have the time and the desire, then go for it! However, if you are looking to reduce your time in the kitchen then here are some simple substitutions: Instant Pudding and Cool Whip.
The cookies in this No Bake Birthday Cake Lasagna are called Pizelles. You might be able to find them at your grocery store, but if not you can get them here.
Fruity Pebbles Treat Cake
At a recent birthday party I had a fruity pebble marshmallow treat for the first time and my mind was blown! I couldn’t believe such a simple ingredient swap could result in such a delicious treat.
The steps are exactly the same. Just combine Fruity Pebbles and Rice Krispies in a 50:50 ratio before you get started. The results are adorably festive!
Best Birthday Cake Cheesecake
It’s easy to love this recipe since it is delicious and only takes 30 minutes to make! After putting the ingredients together all you have to do is set in the fridge for 4-6 hours.
Can you imagine how yummy a cake made from Cool Whip, Golden Oreos and Funfetti Cake mix will be?