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This funfetti dip is the ultimate no-bake dessert dip. Creamy, sweet, and packed with nostalgic birthday cake flavor (just like your favorite Dunkaroo dip), this quick and easy dip is made with just five simple ingredients. Serve it with cookies, graham crackers, or fresh fruit for a fun Dunkaroo-style treat that everyone will love. Bonus: No raw eggs, no baking required, just mix and enjoy.
It’s my go-to party dessert whenever I need something quick that disappears fast. For birthdays, I serve it with a batch of my funfetti sprinkles sugar cookie recipe, and in the fall it shares the dessert table with my pumpkin pie dip and a warm skillet of s’mores dip.
The Best Funfetti Cake Mix Dip
If you love Funfetti cake, this Funfetti Cake Dip will be your new favorite party dessert. It transforms classic birthday cake flavors into a creamy, no-bake dip that’s perfect for any celebration.
This easy cake batter dip is a go-to recipe whenever I need a quick and crowd-pleasing dessert. It’s simple to make, requires just a few ingredients, and is always a hit at birthday parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. You’ll find more easy party treats like this one in my no-bake desserts.
One of the best things about dessert dips is their versatility. You can easily transport them and serve them with a variety of dippers like cookies, graham crackers, and fruit. Plus, with no baking required, all you have to do is mix everything together and enjoy.
Why This Recipe Works
- Quick and easy. Ready in under 10 minutes with minimal effort.
- No-bake recipe. Perfect for last-minute dessert cravings.
- Perfect for parties. A crowd-pleaser for birthdays, holidays, and game nights.
- Customizable. Swap out ingredients to make it healthier or dairy-free.
Key Ingredients
- Funfetti cake mix: You can use any cake mix, but I used the Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix for this recipe. Heat treat it first since it contains raw flour (directions are in the Expert Tips below).
- Cool Whip: Thaw it before mixing it with the cream cheese. It gives the dip a whipped cream texture, just a little lighter.
- Cream cheese: Make sure it is at room temperature so it blends smoothly into the Cool Whip with no lumps.
- Rainbow sprinkles: Use whatever sprinkles you enjoy to top the dip. Long rainbow jimmies hold their color best.
- Milk and vanilla extract: Milk thins the dip to a scoopable texture, and the vanilla is optional but adds great flavor.
Full ingredient amounts are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Substitutions and Variations
- High protein: For a lighter snack, my high protein Dunkaroo dip uses Greek yogurt and protein powder instead of cream cheese and Cool Whip.
- Whipped topping: Homemade whipped cream works in place of Cool Whip. Whip it to stiff peaks so the dip holds its shape.
- Holiday sprinkles: Use red and green sprinkles for Christmas, pastels for Easter, or orange and black for Halloween.
- Cookie dough vibe: Fold in a handful of mini chocolate chips, or make a spoonable treat with my edible funfetti cookie dough.
How to Make Funfetti Dip
- Combine the ingredients. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and Cool Whip until smooth and fluffy, then add the heat-treated cake mix, milk, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold until smooth. Gently fold everything together until no dry streaks remain. For a thinner dip, add 2 to 4 more tablespoons of milk.
- Chill and top. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for 15 minutes. Once chilled, top it with extra sprinkles.
- Serve. Serve with your favorite dippers, like graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and fresh strawberries.
Expert Tips
- Heat treat the cake mix. Since raw flour in cake mix can contain bacteria, bake it on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350°F for 5 minutes, or microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it reaches 165°F. Let it cool before using. It’s the same trick I use for my edible cookie dough for one.
- Soften the cream cheese. Cold cream cheese leaves little lumps that never fully mix out.
- Fold, don’t beat, after the cake mix goes in. Overmixing knocks the air out of the Cool Whip and makes the dip dense.
- Adjust the texture. Start with 1/2 cup of milk, then add more a tablespoon at a time until it is as thick or thin as you like.
- Sprinkle right before serving. Sprinkles can bleed color into the dip if they sit on top overnight.
What to Serve with Funfetti Dip
Some of the best options include:
- Vanilla wafers
- Animal crackers
- Teddy Grahams
- Pretzels (sweet and salty combination)
- Fresh strawberries and apple slices
Hosting a party? Set up a dessert dip bar with this funfetti dip, my cannoli dip, and a plate of chocolate dipped strawberries. My Crumbl confetti cake cookies are a fun dipper too!
Funfetti Dip FAQs
Store leftover funfetti dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Before serving, let the funfetti dip sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes for a creamier texture.
Absolutely! You can use Greek yogurt instead of the cream cheese for a much lighter funfetti dip, plus it adds a little extra protein as well.
To make a healthier funfetti dip, swap the cream cheese for Greek yogurt and use a sugar-free cake mix.
Yes! Use white cake mix and add 1/4 teaspoon cake batter extract and 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles to get the same funfetti dip flavor.
Yes! Prepare funfetti dip up to a day in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to serve. Add the sprinkles right before serving so the colors stay bright.
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If you made this Funfetti Dip, tell me what you dunked in it! Leave a ⭐ star rating and a comment below. I love hearing from you!
Funfetti dip recipe / Dukaroo
Ingredients
- 8 oz cool whip thawed, or one whole tub
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 box funfetti cake mix unprepared heat treated – READ THE NOTES
- 1/2 cup milk Can use up to 3/4 cup to get your preferred texture.
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream the cream cheese and whipped topping together in a large bowl until a whisk, a hand mixer, or a stand mixer.8 oz cream cheese, 8 oz cool whip
- Add in the cake mix, the milk, vanilla extract, and the salt and gently fold until combined. If you like your dip a little thinner add 2-4 extra tablespoons of milk. Start with less and add more as you go.1 box funfetti cake mix unprepared, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Serve in a large bowl garnished with sprinkles and enjoy with crackers, pretzels or fresh fruit!Sprinkles
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
