Creamy No-Bake Funfetti Oreo Icebox Cake

Ava’s kids were still buzzing from their last-day-of-school celebration when she brought this No-Bake Funfetti Oreo Icebox Cake to the park picnic. The sprinkles caught the sunlight like confetti, and her youngest shouted, “Birthday cake!” even though it was June.

At the same table, Brian from accounting sliced it into squares during an office potluck, admitting it was the only dessert that didn’t melt or require any oven drama. And just last weekend, my neighbor Clara layered one together during a blackout. She used a flashlight in one hand and whipped cream in the other and still managed to get clean layers.

There’s a playful kind of magic in making something that looks like it came from a bakery window but is secretly assembled in minutes. It’s part party, part nostalgia, and part sweet indulgence that requires no baking, no stress, and no fancy piping. Just a handful of kitchen staples, a little mixing, and a short nap in the fridge.

This No-Bake Funfetti Oreo Icebox Cake isn’t just a dessert it’s the peace offering you bring to in-laws, the colorful tray you send to school events, and the midnight fridge-fork treat you reward yourself with after a long week. Each chilled, creamy bite melts between the crunch of softened Oreos and the sparkle of rainbow sprinkles, making it impossible to stop at one square.

Short Description

A creamy No-Bake Funfetti Oreo Icebox Cake layered with fluffy Funfetti cream, Oreo cookies, and colorful sprinkles perfect for parties, potlucks, or satisfying any sweet craving.

Key Ingredients

For the whipped cream mixture

• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cake layers

• 1 (14.3 oz) package Oreo cookies
• ¼ cup sprinkles
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup Funfetti cake mix
• ¼ cup milk

Tools Needed

• Stand mixer or hand mixer
• Mixing bowls
• 9×13-inch baking pan
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Offset spatula (optional for clean layering)

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Whip the Cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Funfetti Filling
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Funfetti cake mix and milk, mixing until velvety and lump-free.

Step 3: Combine the Cream Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the Funfetti mixture using a spatula. Mix slowly to keep the texture light and fluffy.

Step 4: Start the Layering
Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture at the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to anchor the first cookie layer.

Step 5: Add Oreos
Place a single layer of Oreo cookies on top of the cream, edge to edge, without pressing down.

Step 6: Build the Cake
Spread a generous layer of the cream mixture over the Oreos. Repeat layering with more cookies and cream until you run out, finishing with a top layer of cream.

Step 7: Add Sprinkles and Chill
Scatter sprinkles generously over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the cookies to soften.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No baking required—just mix, layer, and chill

Kids and adults both adore the vibrant colors

Can be made ahead for parties or holidays

Easy to scale up or down for different pan sizes

Perfect texture: soft Oreos, fluffy cream, smooth filling

Mistakes to Avoid & Solutions

Using low-fat cream cheese
It may not blend as smoothly and could affect texture.
Solution: Always use full-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature for easy mixing.

Skipping the chilling time
The layers won’t set and the cookies stay too crunchy.
Solution: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours—overnight gives best texture.

Overbeating the whipped cream
It becomes grainy and hard to fold into the filling.
Solution: Stop beating when stiff peaks form and fold gently into the mix.

Layering cookies too loosely
Uneven cookies can shift and create gaps.
Solution: Place them snugly side by side in each layer.

Using wet sprinkles
They might bleed into the cream.
Solution: Use high-quality jimmies that hold color well even after chilling.

Serving and Pairing Suggestions

Cut into squares and serve chilled with a small dessert fork

Pairs beautifully with fresh strawberries or blueberries on the side

Great with iced coffee, cold brew, or a glass of almond milk

Perfect for potlucks, kids’ birthdays, or bridal showers

Serve family-style in the tray or plated individually with a drizzle of white chocolate

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days

Use plastic wrap or an airtight lid to prevent drying out

Do not freeze freezing alters the texture of the whipped cream

Best enjoyed straight from the fridge; no reheating needed

If making ahead, add sprinkles just before serving for vibrant color

FAQs

1. Can I use low-fat cream cheese or whipped topping instead of homemade whipped cream?
Full-fat cream cheese gives the best texture. Whipped topping works in a pinch but homemade whipped cream is fresher and fluffier.

2. Do the Oreos really soften enough without baking?
Yes! After a few hours in the fridge, the Oreos absorb moisture from the cream and become perfectly cakey.

3. Can I add other flavors to the filling?
You can add ½ teaspoon almond extract or swap the Funfetti mix with red velvet or chocolate cake mix for variety.

4. What type of sprinkles work best?
Use jimmies or nonpareils made for baking—avoid soft or coated sprinkles that can bleed color.

5. Can I make this in a round cake pan or individual cups?
Absolutely. You can layer in an 8-inch round pan or use clear cups for fun single-serve desserts.

Tips & Tricks

Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream—it helps it whip faster and fluffier

Use an offset spatula for spreading cream layers smoothly

Let the cream cheese come to room temp before beating to avoid lumps

Alternate cookie direction each layer for easier slicing

Add a little shimmer sugar on top for a party sparkle

Recipe Variations

Red Velvet Oreo Icebox Cake
Use red velvet cake mix in place of Funfetti and red sprinkles on top. Keep the Oreos and cream cheese filling the same.

Mint Chocolate Version
Swap in mint Oreos and use chocolate cake mix. Add a few drops of peppermint extract to the whipped cream.

Lemon Berry Delight
Use golden Oreos, lemon cake mix, and fold in a handful of fresh blueberries into the cream mixture.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to the cream cheese mix and use chocolate Oreos with chocolate sprinkles.

Strawberry Shortcake Style
Swap in strawberry cake mix, golden Oreos, and top with fresh sliced strawberries before chilling.

Final Thoughts

This No-Bake Funfetti Oreo Icebox Cake has become a staple in so many kitchens not because it’s easy, but because it sparks joy. Each time it shows up on a table whether at a summer picnic, a rainy-day playdate, or a spontaneous girls’ night it brings bright, cheerful flavor without asking too much of the cook.

Its flexibility is its greatest charm. Swap the cookies, change the filling, sprinkle to your heart’s content it always turns out beautiful. It’s the kind of dessert that looks like a celebration, no matter the season, no matter the reason.