This cake batter dip is an easy no bake dessert dip that everyone will love! With just a few ingredients, and a few minutes of prep time – this dessert dip is ready to serve for your birthday celebrations. Serve with strawberries, animal crackers, or vanilla wafers!
Funfetti Cake Batter Dip Recipe- NO BAKE!
As much as I love baking and turning the oven on and whipping up a complicated dessert like a layer cake, there’s nothing better than mixing up a no bake dessert in no time – like this cake batter dip recipe.
And you know what? When I made this Funfetti dip for a girls’ night everyone could not get enough. It was gobbled up in no time! Everyone loved the cake batter flavor and being able to pick and choose what to dip in it. I loved that it was made in minutes and didn’t require the oven. Yes, it was a huge crowd pleaser.
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- Looking for another easy dessert dip? Check out this chocolate brownie batter dip – made 100% from scratch!
Why we love Funfetti Dip?
Oh let me count the ways! This funfetti cake batter dip has great cake batter flavor when you use a funfetti cake mix, and my little secret weapon – clear vanilla extract.
I think it also has to do with bringing out the kid in us! I grew up enjoying the Dunkaroo funfetti dip and this really brings me back!
Dessert dips are a great party dessert to bring that I know your guests are going to love. It’s a great addition to your dessert table, that you can serve with strawberries, Nilla wafers, or even graham crackers.
Homemade Dunkaroo Dip (Funfetti Cake Batter Dip)
- Easy no bake dessert dip – No need to turn the oven on for this dessert making it a great summer dessert to serve.
- Mixes up in minutes – This takes only minutes to prep, making it a great last minute dessert.
- Crowd pleasing dessert – You can serve this dessert with cookies and fresh fruit making it a dessert everyone is going to love and dig into. It’s a perfect dessert for a birthday party, game night, or any party that needs a quick, easy dessert.
Let’s make Funfetti cake batter dip
To make this Funfetti cake batter dip, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 box of cake mix – Any Funfetti cake mix will work, like Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix. I used Annie’s organic confetti mix. Or you can use white cake mix as well if you can’t find a Funfetti cake mix. I haven’t tried it with chocolate cake mix, but I think it would make a great chocolate cake batter dip as well!
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened – I prefer a full-fat cream cheese for best flavor and texture, but I think light cream cheese would work fine.
- 8-ounces whipped topping, or homemade whipped cream – You could use a container of whipped topping (aka Cool whip) but I think it’s worth the extra few minutes of making your own homemade whipped cream.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I prefer clear vanilla) – Clear vanilla will give you the brightest, whitest cake batter dip, and gives you more of a “true cake batter” flavor that can’t be beat. But pure vanilla extract or imitation vanilla extract will also work!
- 5-7 tablespoons milk – Any milk will work here. I used whole milk for richness, but a low-fat milk or dairy free milk will also work.
- rainbow sprinkles – Of course you can’t forget the sprinkles! You want to add sprinkles on top before serving, so the colors don’t bleed into the dip.
HOW TO MAKE FUNFETTI CAKE DIP
- Heat the cake mix. . Preheat the oven to 350oF. Spread the raw cake mix onto a lined baking sheet. Cook for 5 minutes, then cool before using in the dip. Or you can also microwave the cake mix in 30 second increments until an internal temperature reaches 165oF.
- Cream cream cheese and whip cream. In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and whip cream (or Cool Whip) together on medium high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.Â
- Add cake mix. Beat until combined.
- Add milk and vanilla. Beat in milk and vanilla until combined.Â
- Serve. Garnish with sprinkles. Serve dip immediately with cookies and graham crackers. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate. Before serving, let soften at room temperature.
How to make Cake Batter Dip
For safety reasons, it’s recommended to heat-treat the dry cake mix for this cake batter dip recipe. It’s as simple as heating the cake mix in the oven or the microwave briefly and then letting it cool.
Spread the Funfetti cake mix onto a lined baking sheet. Cook for 5 minutes, then cool before using in the dip. Or you can also microwave the cake mix in 30 second increments until an internal temperature reaches 165oF.
Cream cream cheese and whip cream (or Cool Whip).
I prefer to make homemade whip cream for this Funfetti dip, but in a pinch you can use Cool whip.
In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and whipped cream (or whipped topping) together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
For best results, it’s best to use an electric mixer to get the best creamy texture. But if you don’t have one you could mix with a spatula or wooden spoon but just make sure the cream cheese is very soft to work with.
Add cake mix. Make sure it’s cool enough to add to the whip cream mixture so it doesn’t melt the whip cream and cream cheese. Beat until completely combined.
Add milk and vanilla. Beat in milk and vanilla until combined. Start with 5 Tablespoons milk, and add 1-2 tablespoons milk more until a desired consistency is reached.
Serve. Garnish with sprinkles. Serve dip immediately with cookies, like Animal crackers or Nilla vanilla wafers, or graham crackers. You can also serve with fresh fruit, like strawberries. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate. Before serving, let soften at room temperature.
TIPS FOR MAKING THE CLASSIC DUNKAROO CAKE BATTER DIP
- If making ahead of time, store in the refrigerator, but the sprinkles can bleed color over time the longer it sits so it’s best to not garnish with sprinkles until ready to serve.
- Dip will thicken over time as it sits.
DO YOU HAVE TO CHILL THE DIP BEFORE EATING?
If you’re serving it right away, then no you do not need to refrigerate this cake batter dip. You can mix it up and serve it immediately, making it a perfect last minute dessert!
Birthday Cake Dip Serving Ideas
To serve this birthday cake batter dip, I love serving it with these favorite dippers:
- Nilla vanilla wafers
- Strawberries
- Animal crackers
- Teddy grahams
- Graham crackers
HOW TO HEAT TREAT BOXED CAKE MIX
Like raw flour, used in my brownie batter dip, it’s recommended to heat treat boxed cake mix to kill any bacteria that could make someone sick.
It’s super simple to do and takes only minutes! I heat treat boxed cake mix on a baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes, then allow it to cool. But you can also heat treat raw flour or cake mix in the microwave until the temperature reaches 165oF.
Cake Batter Dip Recipe FAQs
You can store this Funfetti cake batter dip recipe in an airtight container, covered with plastic wrap, until you’re ready to serve it, or if there are leftovers (if there any!) for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Yes you can make this cake batter dip recipe ahead of time. Make this dip and then store in the fridge overnight before ready to serve. But let it soften for about 30 minutes before you serve it.
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Funfetti Cake Batter Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box funfetti cake mix (white cake mix will also work)
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 8- ounces whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract I prefer clear vanilla
- 5-7 tablespoons milk * adjust to consistency
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat the cake mix. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spread the cake onto a lined baking sheet. Cook for 5 minutes, then cool before using in the dip. Or you can also microwave the cake mix in 30 second increments until an internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°F)
- Cream cream cheese and whipped cream. In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and whipped cream (or whipped topping) together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add cake mix. Make sure cake mix is cooled completely. Beat until completely combined.
- Add milk and vanilla. Beat in milk and vanilla until combined.
- Serve. Garnish with sprinkles. Serve dip immediately with strawberries, cookies (vanilla wafers, animal crackers, Teddy grahams) or graham crackers. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate. Before serving, let soften at room temperature.
Notes
- If making ahead of time, store in the refrigerator, but the sprinkles can bleed color over time the longer it sits so it’s best to not garnish with sprinkles until ready to serve.
- Dip will thicken over time as it sits.
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