Ah, yes—the legendary “Amish Super Star” dessert! This is one of those crazy-simple, crowd-pleasing desserts that disappears fast at potlucks. 🍰✨
Here’s how to make it:
Amish Super Star Cake (4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) apple pie filling (or your favorite fruit filling, like cherry or peach)
- 1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tub (8 oz / 226 g) Cool Whip or whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Ingredients
- Spread half of the cake mix evenly in the bottom of the pan.
- Spoon half of the apple pie filling over the cake mix.
- Dot with half of the cream cheese (you can slice it into pieces or crumble it)
- Repeat with remaining cake mix, pie filling, and cream cheese.
- Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the cake mix is cooked through.
- Top with Whipped Topping
- Let the cake cool slightly.
- Spread Cool Whip evenly over the top.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Tips & Tricks
- Fruit variations: Swap apple filling for cherry, blueberry, or peach for a seasonal twist.
- Optional crunch: Sprinkle chopped nuts or coconut on top of the whipped topping.
- Make ahead: This dessert tastes even better after chilling overnight.
This dessert is sweet, creamy, and so easy, which is why it’s always the first thing to go at potlucks.
If you want, I can also give a “one-bowl shortcut version” that’s ready in under 20 minutes, still super creamy and indulgent.
Do you want me to do that?
