Cake Batter Dip

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This simple cake batter dip is perfect for parties and gatherings. Lightened-up with greek yogurt and cool whip, it’s light, fluffy, and tastes like a cake batter.

cake batter dip.

Funfetti anything is always a good idea for parties and gatherings. Made with only three ingredients, this dessert-style dip is easy for feeding many people. 

Why this recipe works

  • Only three ingredients. Flavored like a cake mix, this sweet dip is a terrific treat everyone will love. And the best part is, it’s made with only three ingredients (like our Oreo dip!).
  • Ready in 5 minutes. If you have people coming over with zero ideas about what to serve, whip up this dip and stop worrying about the dessert. 
  • Light and creamy. Made with Greek yogurt, this cake batter dip is lighter and lower in calories than dips made with cream cheese. 

What I love about this recipe is how easy it is to customize! I like making chocolate chip cookies or chopping up some brownies for fun dessert dippers; everyone is a fan! 

Ingredients needed

As mentioned earlier, this recipe calls for simple ingredients that don’t require running to the store! Here is what you’ll need: 

  • Yogurt. Plain Greek yogurt is what makes this deep so light. You can also use plain vanilla yogurt. 
  • Cool whip. As cool whip is sold frozen, defrost it in the fridge before using it. 
  • Cake batter mix. I use funfetti cake mix for this recipe. You can use a plain vanilla cake mix and add colorful sprinkles. 
  • Sprinkles (Optional). Sprinkle over the cake mix before serving it. 

How to make cake batter dip

Making this cake batter mix takes just a couple of minutes. Don’t forget to transfer the cool whip from the freezer into the fridge a few hours before. 

Mix the yogurt with a cool whip to make this cake batter mix. Then add the cake batter mix and mix gently until fully combined. 

Transfer the cake batter dip to a serving bowl and serve with your favorite crackers or dessert bites.  

3 ingredient cake batter dip.

How do you heat treat boxed cake mix?

As you won’t be cooking the cake mix for this recipe, it is important to heat treat it first. The flour in the dry cake mix may contain harmful bacteria. 

Heat treat boxed cake mix by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking it for 5-6 minutes in the oven preheated to 350F degrees. Allow the cake mix to cool before making the cake batter dip. 

Both boxed and homemade cake mixes should be heat-treated. 

Tips to make the best recipe

  • Defrost the cool whip in the microwave. Cool whip may take up to 8 hours to defrost in a bigger tub. If you don’t have time to defrost it or have forgotten to remove it from the freezer, use the microwave defrost setting to thaw it out quickly. Microwave cool whip at 30-second intervals and stir it between the microwave sessions until fully defrosted. 
  • Serve with fruit. This cake batter dip tastes just as good when served with fruits. Fruits are healthier than crackers and cookies and will be the perfect companion for this skinny cake batter dip. 
  • Use gluten-free cake batter mix. Substituting regular funfetti cake mix with its gluten-free counterpart is a way to make this sweet treat gluten-free and perfect for people who have celiac disease or are sensitive to gluten. 

Variations

Dry cake batter mixes come in a range of flavors. You can use your favorite to make this dip. Here are a few ideas. 

  • Chocolate. Use chocolate cake mix to make the best chocolate cake dip. Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles as a finishing touch. 
  • Red velvet. Swap regular mix for red velvet cake mix for the perfect Valentine’s Day cake batter tip. Top with white chocolate sprinkles. 
  • Lemon. Use lemon cake mix if you love citrus-flavored everything. Top the lemon cake batter dip with yellow sprinkles, and some lemon zest, and serve with your favorite crackers or lemon drop cookies. 

What to serve with this dessert

The best thing to accompany this dessert dip is cookies or sweet crackers. The more plain the cookies are, the better. Try shortbread cookies, sugar cookies, or something nut-based, like almond butter or peanut butter cookies.

Chocolate desserts also work well, like chopped-up brownies (over-bake them, so they are extra chewy!) or a chocolate cake that has been cubed up. 

If you’d like to keep things lighter, apple slices work very well, as do strawberries and raspberries. 

Storage instructions

To store: Transfer leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. Allow the dip to soften at room temperature, and you can dip the crackers and cookies into it. 

To freeze; If you have made a big batch of dip that you can’t finish within two days, freeze it. Cake batter dip lasts up to 30 days in the freezer. Thaw frozen cake batter dip in the fridge overnight.

funfetti cake batter dip.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you eat raw cake batter?

Dry cake batter mix should be heat treated as raw flour may contain harmful bacteria. The same goes for the raw cake batter. You shouldn’t eat raw cake batter as it can make you sick. 

Can you eat funfetti cake mix raw?

No cake mix should be eaten raw if it contains flour. Bake funfetti cake mix in the oven preheated to 350F degrees for around 5 minutes. 

cake batter dip recipe.

Cake Batter Dip (3 Ingredients)

5 from 35 votes
This simple cake batter dip is perfect for parties and gatherings. Lightened-up with greek yogurt and cool whip, it’s light, fluffy, and tastes like a cake batter.
Servings: 12 servings
Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 1 minute
Total: 2 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 1/2 cups cool whip thawed
  • 1 cup non fat yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Funfetti cake mix heat treated

Instructions 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cool whip and yogurt until combined. Slowly stir through the cake mix until a thick mixture remains.
  • Transfer into a bowl and serve immediately or chill it until ready to serve.

Notes

TO STORE:  Transfer leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. Allow the dip to soften at room temperature, and you can dip the crackers and cookies into it.
TO FREEZE: If you have made a big batch of dip that you can’t finish within two days, freeze it. Cake batter dip lasts up to 30 days in the freezer. Thaw frozen cake batter dip in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.1gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 0.1mgNET CARBS: 6g
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. I just stumbled upon your page and I love all of your recipes!! I have a few questions about this one though so sorry if I sound annoying ?. I am on keto so this is why I would wanna switch it around to make it perfect!

    1. Milk was optional if it became too dry correct? If so would heavy cream work instead of milk? (I don’t drink milk?)

    and this is the only place where milk was needed right??

    2. Could I leave the banana out?

    3. Could I leave the protein powder out?

    4. With leaving the protein powder out and having to substitute flour… would you recommend the 1 tablespoon or the 2 tablespoons?

    5. What is the best sticky sweetener for keto do you recommend instead of the syrup?

    6. How long will this last in the freezer?

    Thank you for answering all of this!!

    1. Hi there- Yes, that is correct, heavy cream should be fine.

      You need to swap out the banana for something else, applesauce or pumpkin.

      Yes, you can, sub it with extra flour, adjust accordingly. I used monk fruit sweetened maple syrup.

      No idea for the freezer, feel free to experiment and see.

  2. Hi!
    This recipe looks delicious! However I am a little confused; What do I use this for? What do I dip in it?
    Cheers!

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