Make this fun and fluffy Cake Batter Dip in minutes! A sweet dessert dip that tastes just like birthday cake. You only need 4 ingredients and it’s great with cookies or fruit.
Cake Batter Dip is a sweet, creamy, and colorful dessert that tastes just like birthday cake! Made with boxed cake mix, whipped topping, and fun sprinkles, it’s a no-bake treat that comes together in minutes. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any time you want an easy dessert that everyone will love.
With just 4 ingredients, this is an easy dessert dip to make and very inexpensive. No one will be able to resist this creamy and delicious cake batter dessert dip.
You won’t be able to eat just one bite. It is so addictive and simply amazing. You might also like Cake Batter Puppy Chow, or our Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe.
What's in this post: Cake Batter Dip Recipe
Why We Love This
- Sweet and creamy: It captures all the flavors of birthday cake in a fluffy, scoopable dip.
- No-bake and easy: Ready in just minutes with simple ingredients. Perfect for busy days or last-minute parties.
- Fun and colorful: Sprinkles make it festive for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration.
- Versatile serving options: Pair with cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, or fresh fruit for endless snacking options.
- Customizable: Change the cake mix flavor or add mix-ins like chocolate chips or mini candies to make it your own.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth, creamy dip that mixes easily.
- Whipped Topping: Adds lightness and fluffiness to the dip, making it extra creamy and scoopable.
- Funfetti Cake Mix (Unprepared): Gives the dip its signature sweet, birthday-cake flavor.
- Bright Multi-Colored Sprinkles: Perfect for garnishing and adding a fun, festive touch.
Scroll to the bottom of the post for complete ingredients and recipe.
Variations
- Different Cake Flavors: Swap Funfetti for chocolate, strawberry, or lemon cake mix for a new flavor twist.
- Mix-Ins: Add chocolate chips, mini M&Ms, or crushed cookies for extra texture and sweetness.
- Fruit Twist: Fold in fresh berries or chopped fruit for a slightly lighter, fruity version.
- Toppings: Use chocolate drizzle, crushed candy, or colored sugar instead of sprinkles to customize for holidays, birthday parties or special occasions.
- Healthier Version: Try Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt in place of part of the whipped topping for a slightly lighter funfetti cake batter dip.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. You will need a large bowl. Add the whipped topping and cream cheese to the bowl and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until it is smooth and creamy.
Step 2. Next, add the cake mix and milk.
- Step 3. Stir it together using a wooden spoon and not the mixer until combined.
- Step 4. Add the rainbow sprinkles on top before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- With Cookies: Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or chocolate chip cookies for a classic sweet pairing.
- With Fruit: Fresh strawberries, apple slices, or banana chunks add a refreshing contrast to the creamy dip.
- With Pretzels: The salty crunch of pretzels pairs perfectly with the sweet, creamy dip.
- As a Party Platter: Arrange the dip in a bowl surrounded by an assortment of dippers such as cookies, fruit, pretzels, and crackers.
- Mini Cups or Cones: Spoon the dip into mini cups or waffle cones for individual servings at parties or events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Put the dip inside an airtight container. Store in the fridge up to 2 days. Keep in mind that leftover dip will have the sprinkles in it so it might run into the dip.
It won’t look as pretty but will still taste fine.
Yes, just make sure the dip is in a freezer bag or freezer container with a good lid. It will keep up to a month in the freezer.
You can make this dip up to 2 days in advance. However, do not add the sprinkles until you are ready to serve.
The sprinkles will run if you mix them in when you make the dip. It is best to garnish the day of serving.
Also, let the dip sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. This will give it time to soften and make it easier for dipping.
It will thicken in the fridge. You can add a few tablespoons of milk until it is the desired consistency. Just make sure to add the milk gradually so you don’t pour too much.
Yes, it is ok to eat the raw flour. However, if this concerns you, you can heat treat it. Spread the cake batter on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
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Make this easy Funfetti Cake Dip for the best treat. Then please leave a comment once you do!
Cake Batter Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed (cool whip)
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 box Funfetti cake mix (unprepared)
- bright multi colored sprinkles for garnishing
Instructions
- Add whipped topping and cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add cake mix and milk and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Serve garnished with sprinkles and whatever dippers you prefer. Graham crackers, animal crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, fresh fruit, etc.
