Drummer Boy Cake Recipe

Name: Drummer Boy Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (Do not thaw.), divided; 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix; 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding; 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar, divided; 1/2 tsp. milk; 11 vanilla wafers; 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries, well drained, chopped; 1 strip peelable red licorice; 2 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows; 2 pretzel rods

Servings: persons

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (Do not thaw.), divided
1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar, divided
1/2 tsp. milk
11 vanilla wafers
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries, well drained, chopped
1 strip peelable red licorice
2 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
2 pretzel rods

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Refrigerate 1/3 of the COOL WHIP.
3
Return remaining COOL WHIP to freezer.
4
Prepare cake batter; blend in dry pudding mix.
5
Bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round layers.
6
Cool cakes in pans 10 min.
7
; invert onto wire racks.
8
Cool completely.
9
Meanwhile, mix 2 Tbsp.
10
powdered sugar and milk.
11
Brush onto wafers.
12
Microwave frozen COOL WHIP and chopped chocolate on HIGH 1-1/2 min.
13
or until chocolate is melted, stirring after 1 min.
14
Cool 15 min.
15
to thicken.
16
Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with whisk until well blended.
17
Stir in cherries and thawed COOL WHIP.
18
Stack cake layers on plate, filling with cream cheese mixture.
19
Frost with chocolate mixture.
20
Decorate with wafers and remaining ingredients to resemble a drum and sticks.
21
Refrigerate leftovers.

1838

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (Do not thaw.), divided, 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix, 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding, 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Drummer Boy Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Drummer Boy Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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