Marry This Birthday Cake Pie Recipe is a fun and festive recipe, which is made with confetti cake mix and instant vanilla pudding. It’s the perfect dessert for a celebration, ready in about 45 minutes, plus chilling time.
Jump to RecipeBirthday Cake Pie Recipe Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the pie plate
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box confetti cake mix
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 Tbsp. salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg, plus 3 large egg yolks
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. multicolored sprinkles, plus more for decorating
How To Make Birthday Cake Pie Recipe
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate. Remove 3/4 cup of the cake mix and set it aside. In a large bowl, mix the remaining cake mix, flour, butter, egg, egg yolks, and 2 teaspoons of water until it just comes together.
- Bake the crust: On a floured surface, knead the dough briefly and roll it into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to the prepared pie plate, trim and crimp the edges, and poke holes in the bottom with a fork. Bake for about 12 minutes until lightly browned. Let it cool completely.
- Heat-treat the cake mix: Spread the reserved 3/4 cup of cake mix on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Let it cool completely, then whisk to remove any lumps.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 5 minutes to set.
- Whip the cream: In a stand mixer, beat the heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1 cup of this whipped cream in a separate bowl, whisk in the powdered sugar, and refrigerate this portion for decorating.
- Combine the filling: Add the cooled, heat-treated cake mix to the remaining whipped cream in the mixer bowl and beat until stiff peaks return. Lighten the set pudding by stirring in a large spoonful of the whipped cream mixture, then gently fold in the rest, along with 2 tablespoons of sprinkles.
- Fill and chill: Transfer the filling to the cooled crust and spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 3 days, until firm.
- Decorate and serve: When ready to serve, pipe the reserved sweetened whipped cream around the border of the pie and top with more sprinkles.
Recipe Tips
- Why heat-treat the cake mix for the filling? Raw flour and cake mix can contain harmful bacteria. Baking it for 5 minutes makes it safe to eat in a no-bake filling.
- How to get a non-soggy crust? Pre-baking the crust (blind baking) and letting it cool completely is the key. This creates a crisp barrier that prevents the creamy filling from making the bottom soft.
- Can I make this pie ahead of time? Absolutely! This is a perfect make-ahead dessert. The pie can be filled and chilled for up to 3 days. Add the decorative whipped cream and extra sprinkles just before serving for the best look.
- How do I get a tender crust? Be careful not to overwork the dough. Mix the ingredients only until they just come together, and knead very briefly. Overworking develops gluten and can make the crust tough.
What To Serve With Birthday Cake Pie
This pie is a celebration in itself and needs very little accompaniment.
- A tall glass of cold milk
- A scoop of vanilla or birthday cake flavored ice cream
How To Store Birthday Cake Pie
- Refrigerate: This pie must be stored in the refrigerator because of the dairy-based filling. Cover it with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the filling before adding the final whipped cream topping. It will keep for up to 3 days.
Birthday Cake Pie Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 45g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Yes, you could experiment with a yellow or white cake mix. A chocolate cake mix would also be a fun variation for a different flavor profile.
While a stand mixer makes whipping the cream easier, you can absolutely use a hand-held electric mixer. It will just take a minute or two longer to achieve stiff peaks.
The filling needs adequate time to set. Ensure you whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and, most importantly, that the pie chills for at least 4 hours to become firm enough to slice cleanly.
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Birthday Cake Pie Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings30
minutes17
minutes480
kcalA fun and festive dessert that tastes just like birthday cake in pie form, with a cake mix crust and a creamy, sprinkle-filled pudding filling.
Ingredients
1 (15.25-oz) box confetti cake mix
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. butter
1 egg & 3 egg yolks
1 (3.4-oz) package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 Tbsp. powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. sprinkles
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Reserve 3/4 cup of cake mix. Mix the rest with flour, butter, and eggs to form a dough.
- Roll out the dough, fit it into a 9-inch pie plate, and bake for 12 minutes. Cool completely.
- Bake the reserved cake mix for 5 minutes to heat-treat it; let cool.
- Whisk pudding mix and milk; chill for 5 minutes to set.
- Whip heavy cream and vanilla to stiff peaks. Reserve 1 cup and sweeten it with powdered sugar for topping.
- Beat the cooled cake mix into the remaining whipped cream. Fold this mixture into the set pudding along with sprinkles.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and chill for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Decorate with the reserved sweetened whipped cream and more sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- Heat-treating the reserved cake mix by baking it briefly is a crucial food safety step.
- The pie must be thoroughly chilled for at least 4 hours to ensure the no-bake filling sets properly.
- Using room temperature butter and eggs for the crust will help the dough come together more easily.
- For the best presentation, add the final whipped cream decorations just before serving.
