Description
Indulgent cake batter dip brings nostalgic birthday party memories right to your dessert table. Sweet sprinkle-loaded goodness satisfies classic cake cravings with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) funfetti cake mix
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip or 2 cups stabilized whipped cream
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- 1/2 tablespoons sprinkles
Dippers:
- Graham crackers
- Pretzels
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Nilla Wafers
- Animal crackers
Instructions
- Transform cake mix into a safe, edible base by microwaving in 30-second intervals until temperature reaches 165°F, stirring between each interval. Allow mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with milk and vanilla extract. Blend thoroughly using a hand mixer or spoon until texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Incorporate whipped cream or Cool Whip delicately into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light and airy consistency. Fold gently to preserve the fluffy texture.
- Introduce colorful sprinkles into the dip, mixing evenly throughout the creamy base. Reserve a small portion for decorative topping.
- Transfer the prepared dip into a serving vessel, creating an inviting presentation. Garnish the surface with remaining sprinkles for visual appeal and added festive crunch.
- Arrange complementary dipping items around the bowl, such as graham crackers, pretzels, or fresh fruit, to enhance the serving experience and provide variety for guests.
Notes
- Quickly heat cake mix in short microwave intervals to ensure food safety and prevent raw flour risks.
- Cool the heated mix completely before adding other ingredients to maintain the dip’s creamy, light texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and prevent lumpy consistency.
- Fold whipped cream gently to preserve airiness and avoid deflating the delicate mixture.
- Opt for gluten-free cake mix to make this recipe celiac-friendly and inclusive.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg