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My cake batter dip recipe has the flavor of cake batter and the texture of a creamy dip. It’s light, fluffy, and an easy dessert dip fit for every occasion!
Ready for more no-bake desserts? Try my Oreo dip, no-bake brownies, and mango mousse next.
Let’s be real: we’ve all eaten raw cake batter by the spoonful as a kid, even though we weren’t supposed to. Um, hello salmonella!
That’s where my dunkaroo dip comes in. It’s got the look and taste of raw cake batter, just with none of the risk of food poisoning. Oh, and it’s studded with sprinkles.
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Why I love this recipe
- Only three key ingredients. All you need is yogurt, Cool Whip, and cake batter mix.
- 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. Compared to typical dessert dips made with cream cheese, my Greek yogurt version has fewer calories and fat.
- Fun to customize. Stick with the base cake batter recipe, or jazz it up with mix-ins. The choice is yours!
Ingredients needed
- Yogurt. I used plain Greek yogurt, which helps keep the dip light and creamy. You can also use plain vanilla yogurt.
- Cool Whip. Since Cool Whip is sold frozen, it will need to be defrosted in the fridge beforehand.
- Cake batter mix. I use funfetti cake mix for this recipe, but you can use plain vanilla cake mix and toss in a handful of sprinkles.
- Sprinkles. Optional, but what harm could extra sprinkles do?
How to heat treat boxed cake mix
Since this is a no-bake recipe, the cake mix will have to be heated first since the raw flour in the mix may contain harmful bacteria.
To heat the treat cake mix, preheat the oven to 350F. Spread it on a baking sheet and bake it for 5-6 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165F. Allow the cake mix to cool before making the dip.
How to make cake batter dip
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Mix. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Cool Whip and yogurt until smooth. Slowly stir in the cake mix until a thick mixture remains.
Step 2- Serve. Transfer the funfetti cake dip to a bowl and serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Microwave the Cool Whip. Cool Whip can take up to 8 hours to defrost in the bigger tub, so when I’m short on time, I scoop what I need into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until it’s fully melted.
- Adjust the consistency. If you prefer a thinner dip, add more softened Cool Whip. For a thicker dip, add more yogurt until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Make it gluten-free. Use a gluten-free cake mix.
- Make it vegan. Use vegan cake mix and So Delicious coconut whipped topping (it’s in the same aisle as Cool Whip).
- Serve with your favorite dippers. Like strawberries, pretzels, vanilla wafers, animal crackers, or graham crackers.
Variations
- Chocolate. Use chocolate cake mix and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.
- Red velvet. Swap regular mix for red velvet cake mix and top with white chocolate sprinkles.
- Lemon. Use lemon cake mix and add some lemon zest. Sprinkle with yellow sprinkles.
- Cookies and cream. Swap the sprinkles for crushed-up Oreo cookies and add one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftover dip should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Let it soften to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
To freeze: Freeze any remaining dip for up to one month and let it thaw overnight in the fridge.
Frequently asked questions
No cake mix containing flour should be eaten raw. It should always be heat-treated in the oven before use.
More fun desserts to try
Cake Batter Dip
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cool whip thawed
- 1 cup non fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup Funfetti cake mix heat treated
- 1/4 cup sprinkles optional
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. If using sprinkles, fold them through at the end.
- Transfer into a bowl and serve immediately or chill it until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally updated January 2023, updated and republished September 2024
Hm is whip really necessary here? What would you say?
Where could I find funfetti cake mix?
Is there anything you can use in place of the protein powder?
Hi! You can just leave it out and add extra almond flour/reduce the liquid.
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!!
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.
How many calories does it have
Hmm not sure, feel free to calculate it using myfitnesspal!
Hi!
This recipe looks delicious! However I am a little confused; What do I use this for? What do I dip in it?
Cheers!
You can just enjoy it with a spoon- It’s like pudding 🙂
I just made this and it tastes great!! The only thing I’m wondering is how you got it to be so pretty and white? Mine is the ugliest color of brown haha. Thank you!
Hi Cassie! So glad you enjoyed it! Oh gosh, haha it totally depends on your protein powder- I found casein ones came out beautifully white (Optimum nutrition and also Tech brand) however the vegan one was the WORST color haha!
Sorry, I’m from Germany! But what does “T” mean?
Sorry Antonia! It stands for ‘tablespoon’ 🙂
Just wondering if T is table spoon or tea spoon?
Hi Katlynn! It is for tablespoon 🙂
I just made this… I was drawn to it because it was a single serve. Although I will say it is a LARGE serving…. I liked it, but it was very rich. I used coconut flour, wasn’t sure if I should use 2 TBSP if I was omitting the cake mix. Mine was very soft not like the picture. I didn’t add any additional milk. Still loved the taste. Thanks!
You are so welcome, Cynthia! The key to having the thick texture is the protein powder (casein + brown rice = so much thicker) and the brand of coconut flour 🙂
hey you have every thing free palo, vegan, gluten free, how about some low carb. like your site
brenda
Hi Brenda, many of my recipes are low carb 🙂
This was really good!
Thanks so much for the feedback, Jorien! 🙂
Wow, sounds delicious! Thanks for a great recipe and sweet tribute!
Holy YUM! This looks so delicious! You can’t go wrong with cake batter. Happy Birthday, Niki!!
Right/ Thanks so much Liz! 🙂
Happy Birthday Niki! If you don’t want your sprinkled cake, I’ll eat it. 🙂
YES- packed full of bananas too 😀
Happy birthday, Niki!! Wishing you many better things than what the Kardashians go through.
Think I could have Niki’s share of this cake batter dip??
YES. You can.
“Comparison is the thief of joy.”
“Alison is a damn banana thief.”
Happy birthday, Niki!!
My sister likes to reorganize her room, too….maybe the two of them can do that together while we eat ice cream and watch.
Omg can they seriously? They could be modern day maids. Unpaid, obviously.
Light the candles and may the birthday celebration begin with this decadence!!!! Have an awesome weekend Arman.
🙂 Thanks so much, Allie!
Sooo I like organizing my room and cleaning when I get bored too 😛 But I can’t do cakes without chocolate. With chocolate fudge. And chocolate sprinkles.
Hahaha what a strange thing to do!
My fav birthday cakes are either Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting or a deeply rich chocolate cake, like Le Bete Noire.
They sound delicious, Cara!
Happy Birthday Niki! You can tell you are one proud brother… even if you tease her so much! 😛
Oh I used why protein to make your banana bread cake batter and it turned out fantastic! Must just depend on what one you use.
Reading this has made me want to message my brother right now 😀
*whey
Hahaha thanks Jen! Oh yay- I think it does but generally whey is more liquid as opposed to thicker- Which is a good thing haha- thicker = more questionable fillers 😛
Happy birthday to Niki! What a fun tribute post, hope her day was great! This recipe looks amazing, I’m totally trying it! I’m one of 5, we all have our moments of niceness 🙂 Even if we don’t live together anymore, we’ve still remained so close! My ideal birthday cake is ice cream cake. All of the ice cream cake!
Oh wow, one of five- Nice one! You’ve left me craving ice cream cake now!
Happy birthday Niki!
Ohhh, I have to think about the ideal birthday cake thing, considering that my birthday is in 9 days. I usually ask for ice cream cake or something with a lot of chocolate.
I feel like Craig and I were typical siblings as kids…sometimes we got along, most of the time we didn’t. It did get better as we got older though.
OH what! I’ll send Channing Tatum over with a skittles cake.
Dear Arman, I always get a kick out of you and Niki. So many things you mentions brought back memories from when my kids were young…like pokemon and the furby. Although, I must admit I loved the furbies more than my kids! I still have them…but I took the batteries out. I wish Niki a wonderful day! Adorable post and what a fun birthday dip. Take care my friend, Catherine
hahaha right? Oh those pokemon and furby days! That’s so funny, my mum said the very same thing! 🙂
SUPER FUN birthday tribute! happy birthday Niki!
😀 Thanks buddy!
Aw what a sweet post to your sister! My birthdays in a few weeks and I always ask for carrot cake but have yet to get it. Maybe this year!
Oh yay! I’ve got a carrot cake recipe coming up so we can eat it together!
Hahaha…what a great post! My sister and I fought like cats and dogs when we were little…but now we are bestest friends. I never would have imagined that! Happy birthday to Niki…and happy birthday to me with this delicious cake batter for one idea!
Dude, she made you the most epic dessert ever. It would be criminal not to be in her good books!
I was the best sibling! My brother would say “OW! Mom, Mandy hit me!” when I was nowhere near him, like in another room and I always got in trouble for it. So my brother better make this for me on my birthday and toast the heck out of me. Happy birthday, Niki!
Hahaha I can relate to that…oops! He’d better!
HAHAHAHA can i be the third kardashian to you two!? I’m obsessed with your family and still have never met them. this is every reason why i am disappointed in being an only child. will you adopt me?
AND is this the recipe that you were telling me i would be excited for!??! because YOU WERE RIGHT and even though you don’t recommend the whey, i just feel like the Cellucor Corfetti would be a crime not to use in this.. i might need to test it out tomorrow.. with cake batter cashew butter =l good heavens. I’m turning into Tim Gunn #projectrunway (would Niki approve of that show?)
YES! Actually, you can be our Malika aka our modern day slave.
You NEED to make this. It has your allergic name on it.
Oh my word I love this. You are a funny one, Arman. Australians always have the best sense of humor 😉 Happy Birthday to your sister 🙂
Naw, thanks so much Ashley! That’s so nice of you!
I love this post. Happy birthday, Niki! You two are the best siblings. I was the nice one of me and my sister, obviously. I could destroy this cake batter too. Looks so good!
Hahaha obviously….not. :p
Happy Birthday to Niki! What a fun recipe and how sweet that you posted a recipe idea for her birthday! I probably wasn’t the best of siblings. However, I do seem to remember my brother handcuffing my doll to the swing set and then throwing the key over the fence… My favorite birthday cake? Cheesecake maybe or a molten chocolate lava cake perhaps…
Hahahaha that is such a classi move. Although a swing set might have been extreme! Oh molten lava cakes are my weakness!
Happy B-day to Niki! It’s fun. It’s my sister’s birthday on Saturday and I am going to post a brithday recipe for her tomorrow. But I haven’t found decent sprinkles yet 😉
Oh yay! I hope she spoiled you rotten for it 🙂
Happy birthday to Niki! I am totally making this, with my favorite Skoop protein powder. Have you tried it yet? I really think it’s the best!
YES! You need to try this! I have tried skoop from Alexis, it’s not my favorite as it doesn’t work as well in my recipes but it tastes delicious 🙂
Cheesecake was always my favorite on my birthday 🙂 sounds like you’re a nicer sibling than I ever was to my sister! Happy birthday Nikki 🙂
Thanks Michele!