No-Bake Cake Batter Mousse
A super easy and fast No-Bake Cake Batter Mousse recipe that is ready in less than 10 minutes! You can top this mousse with any toppings you like and everyone will love it! If you love cake batter, whipped cream, and delicious desserts, this recipe is for you!
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Confession time. I LOVE CAKE BATTER, WHIPPED CREAM & FROSTING!! Seriously, I think I have a problem. I used to say I only made cupcakes so I could eat the batter and the frosting, and I’m pretty sure it was true. Now I bake because I love creating and sharing delicious desserts and dishes with my family and friends. Oh, and I like to lick the spoon!
What is No-Bake Cake Batter Mousse?
I saw a recipe in a Cool Whip ad for a no-bake confetti cake and I was intrigued. It basically looked like whipped cream in a bowl so it was definitely for me. I decided to take my own spin and use real whipped cream (any excuse to make and eat fresh whipped cream) and add my own flair with crushed graham crackers and sprinkles and call it a mousse, which sounds fancy and fun!
“A mousse is a soft prepared food that incorporates air bubbles to give it a light and airy texture. It can range from light and fluffy to creamy and thick, depending on preparation techniques. A mousse may be sweet or savory”. –Wikipedia
How to Make This Easy No-Bake Recipe
- Place the heavy whipping cream in a bowl and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds and then high for 30 seconds. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating on high until you have stiff peaks.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed for 1 minute. Pour in the vanilla and continue to beat until creamy and smooth. Add the cake mix and mix in completely.
- Add the whipped cream to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture and fold in with a rubber/silicone spatula.
- From here you can spoon some of the mousse into your cup or bowl. Or, if you want a fancier look, add the mixture to a piping bag and pipe a little into the bottom of your cup or bowl. Sprinkle the graham crackers and sprinkles on top of the first layer. Add another layer of the whipped cream mixture and sprinkle more goodies on top. Enjoy right away or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Other Topping Suggestions
- Chocolate Chips
- Fresh Fruit
- Nuts
- Chocolate Syrup
- Sweetened Coconut Flakes
- Crushed Cookies
Tips for Making No-Bake Mousse
- This No-Bake Cake Batter Mousse also makes an amazing fruit dip for a party because it’s so quick and easy to make! Serve with fresh fruit, cookies, graham crackers, etc. and you will have a crowd-pleasing dessert!
- You can substitute the whipped cream with a whipped topping like Cool Whip.
- Using a cold bowl and beaters for the heavy cream will help it whip up faster and easier. Place the bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes before you prepare the dessert.
- Use a fancy glass, cup, or dessert bowl to make this dessert even more fun. If you use something clear, you will be able to see all of the fun layers!
- This recipe is meant for 2-3 people but you can always increase the measurements and make more. These would be fun at a party or for kids.
More Easy Dessert Recipes to Check Out
- Easy Cake Bites
- Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
- Easy Cherry Crumble Bars
- Lemon Curd Filled Cupcakes
- Fig Jam Recipe
No-Bake Cake Batter Mousse
Equipment
- 2 mixing bowls
- hand mixer (or stand mixer)
- piping bag and tip
- rubber/silicone spatula
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoon confectioners powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup cake mix (I used vanilla)
- crushed graham crackers
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the heavy whipping cream in a bowl and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds and then high for 30 seconds. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating on high until you have stiff peaks.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the vanilla and continue to beat until creamy and smooth. Add the cake mix and mix in completely.
- Add the whipped cream to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture and fold in with a rubber/silicone spatula.
- From here you can spoon some of the mousse into your cup or bowl. Or, if you want a fancier look, add the mixture to a piping bag and pipe a little into the bottom of your cup or bowl. Sprinkle the graham crackers and sprinkles on top of the first layer. Add another layer of the whipped cream mixture and sprinkle more goodies on top. Enjoy right away or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- This recipe is meant for 2-3 people but you can always increase the measurements and make more. These would be fun at a party or for kids.
- You can substitute the whipped cream with a whipped topping like Cool Whip.
- Be creative with your toppings! Add fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or nuts. You can put whatever you like on top!
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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