This 5-ingredient funfetti dip is a quick and easy dessert dip to enjoy with family and friends. Made with funfetti cake mix, it tastes like cake batter!

Funfetti dip on white plate with crackers and apples.

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My Family Loves this Easy Funfetti Cake Batter Dip

This is one of my kids’ all-time favorite treats, and I love that it comes together in five minutes with no oven.

It reminds me of the dunkaroo dip I grew up on, and who didn’t love that? We make it for birthday parties, after-school snacks and late-night dessert cravings.

Sliced apples and strawberries are our go-to dippers, though graham crackers are just as good. If your family likes this one, try our cake batter popcorn and fruity pebbles treats too.

XO - Jamielyn

Ingredients for Funfetti Cake Dip

Ingredients for funfetti cake batter dip on counter.
  • Cream cheese: This key ingredient will make your funfetti dip nice and creamy. Make sure the cream cheese is softened. Learn how to soften cream cheese quickly.
  • Cool whip: Make sure to thaw the whipped topping first. Learn how to make cool whip from scratch with a few simple ingredients.
  • Funfetti cake mix: This is what gives that dip that yummy funfetti flavor. Add more to taste.
  • Milk: You don’t need a lot – just enough to thin the dip out a little so that it’s not super thick. Add in small increments until your desired consistency is met.
  • Vanilla: A dash of pure vanilla extract will help boost the flavor of the funfetti cake batter dip.
  • Sprinkles: These are optional, but I love the color and crunch that rainbow sprinkles add. So fun for any occasion.

Heat Treating Cake Mix

If you are concerned about the raw flour in your cake mix package, feel free to heat treat it first. This will kill any bacteria in the flour.

Here is how to heat treat boxed cake mix: Pour cake mix into a microwave safe bowl and cook in microwave in 30 second increments (stirring in between). Once the flour reaches 165°F, it is safe to use. Make sure to let it cool completely before making the funfetti dip!

How to Make Funfetti Dip

Two step collage showing how to make funfetti dip with cake mix.
  1. Mix. Using an electric hand mixer, blend together the softened cream cheese and dry cake mix in a large bowl until smooth. Pour in the milk and add a small dash of vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
  2. Fold. Use a spatula to fold the cool whip into the mixture. At this point you can also fold in the sprinkles if adding. Taste and add more cake mix if needed. If the mixture is too thick, feel free to add a bit more milk to thin it out.
  3. Serve. Transfer the dip into a serving bowl and add a few more sprinkles on top. Then serve with your favorite dippers! Check out a few of my favorite dipping ideas below.

Ideas for Dipping

I love to dip apples into this funfetti fruit dip. My kids love to dip graham crackers or animal crackers. I’m sure just about anything you use would be amazing!

  • Sliced apples
  • Strawberries
  • Graham crackers
  • Teddy grahams
  • Animal crackers
  • Vanilla wafers
  • Golden Oreos
  • Pretzels
  • Waffle crisps

Substitutions

For a lighter alternative, you may substitute vanilla yogurt in place of cream cheese. You can also use whipped cream instead of cool whip if preferred. This recipe would also taste delicious with a few mini white chocolate chips mixed into the dip!

Dipping animal crackers into funfetti dip.

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Dipping animal crackers into funfetti dip.

Funfetti Dip

5 from 6 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6
This easy funfetti dip is a creamy, no-bake dessert dip that tastes just like cake batter. Serve it with apple slices, strawberries or graham crackers!
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Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • ½ cup dry funfetti cake mix , add more to taste
  • ¼ cup milk , more as needed to thin out
  • dash vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cool whip , thawed
  • sprinkles , optional

For serving

  • Apple slices
  • Graham crackers , see note for more serving ideas

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and cake mix. Use a handheld mixer and mix until combined. Add the milk and a dash of vanilla. Mix until creamy.
  • Fold in the cool whip and sprinkles if desired. Add more cake mix to taste. Add more milk to thin out.
  • Top with sprinkles if desired. Serve with fresh fruit, graham crackers or cookies.

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

Storage: If not serving right away, cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until ready to use. Store up to 3 days. 
Substitutions: Feel free to swap the cream cheese for yogurt and the cool whip for whipped cream.
Tastes great with: Strawberries, graham crackers, pretzels, vanilla wafers and waffle crisps. 
Heat treat the cake mix. Add cake mix to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments and stir in between until the flour reaches 165°F. Let the flour cool before using. 

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 196mg, Potassium: 79mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 549IU, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.