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by Jennifer Debth
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ThisFunfetti Dip tastes like cake batter, but is made without cake mix! Loaded with sprinkles, this light and fluffy dip is the perfect party dessert!
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When I was testing this recipe, I combined butter, cream cheese, pudding mix, vanilla, and almond extract in a bowl…then I almost stopped there…but I’m SO glad I didn’t.
I thoughtmaybethe dip was a little bit too thick so I decided to stir in an entire tub of cool whip…obviously. 😉 Then I finished it off with a ton of sprinkles. And this magical dessert dip was born!
This funfetti cake batter dip is perfectly sweet, oh-so-fluffy, and ultra-creamy. Serve it up with some nilla wafers and it’s a cake batter lovers dream come true!
Ingredients
This combination of ingredients makes the lightest, fluffiest, sweetest, creamiest dessert dipof all time!
- Butter and Cream Cheese– the base of the dip. Provide a creamy texture and buttery, yet tangy taste.
- Sugar– cuts the rich butter and tangy cream cheese with sweetness.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix– adds the vanilla cake flavor.
- Vanilla Extract and Almond Extract– adds to the vanilla cake flavor, especially the almond extract!
- Salt– cuts the sweetness from the sugar and pudding mix.
- Sprinkles– because what’s funfetti without a TON of sprinkles? 😉
- Cool Whip– makes it extra light and fluffy.
- Nilla Wafers– for serving.
How to make
Sweet treats don’t get any easier than this!
- Use a hand-mixer to beat together butter and cream cheese.
- Add in sugar, pudding mix, vanilla and almond extract, and salt.
- Beat in sprinkles.
- Fold in cool whip until well combined then serve and enjoy!
Can you use homemade whipped cream?
I don’t recommend using homemade whipped cream in this dip, because it will likely deflate. If you’re absolutely against using store-bought cool whip, try making your own homemade cool whip instead.
Cool whip holds up better than whipped cream, because of the stabilizers, so I highly recommend following the recipe as directed. Even if you think you don’t like cool whip, you can’t really taste it in this dip, but it provides a necessary fluffy texture.
Pro tip
Let homemade cool whip chill in the fridge for a couple of hours before making your dip so it has time to firm up.
Variations
I LOVE this funfetti cake batter dip as-is, but if you want to switch it up here are some possible variations!
- Other flavors. Try my hot chocolate cheesecake dip or chocolate chip cookie dough dip.
- Additional Mix-Ins.Crushed oreos, chocolate chips, white chocolate chunks, etc.
What to serve with funfetti dip
- Cookies.Nilla wafers, golden Oreos, etc.
- Crackers.Graham crackers, animal crackers, or pretzels.
- Fruit.Strawberries, apple slices, pineapple, or grapes.
You can also just eat it by the spoonful which is often my preferred method. 😉
How to store
Store any leftover cake dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Love funfetti flavors? Check out my funfetti cheesecake, these lemon funfetti cake balls, and my funfetti edible cookie dough balls!
– Jennifer
Funfetti Cake Batter Dip Recipe
4.92 from 12 votes
ThisFunfetti Dip tastes like cake batter, but is made without cake mix! Loaded with sprinkles, this light and fluffy dip is the perfect party dessert!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Yield: 12 people
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Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional, but delicious
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip could use equal parts whipped cream instead
- Nilla Wafers for dipping
Instructions
Using your hand mixer, beat together butter and cream cheese in a large bowl.
Once fluffy, beat in sugar, pudding mix, vanilla, almond extract, and salt.
Once combined, slowly beat in sprinkles.
Fold in cool whip until combined.
Serve with 'nilla wafer cookies!
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:3 Days
Freezer:N/A
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
*Best served immediately (because the sprinkles don't have a chance to "bleed" into batter), but you can also cover with saran wrap and store in the fridge. Leave out at room temperature for about 15-30 minutes before serving or mixture will be too firm!
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Funfetti Cake Batter Dip Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 175mg8%
Potassium 46mg1%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 525IU11%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Keywords: creamy, funfetti, sweet dip
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth
This post was originally published August 28, 2017 and has been updated to provide more detailed content.
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Anonymous
Troy, Michigan
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Tracy
Spearfish, South Dakota
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Erica
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Can I put this in a graham cracker crust pie crust to serve?
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I think that would be delicious!
Anonymous
Champaign, Illinois
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Alexandra
Middletown, Maryland
Super delicious, super easy to make, and very visually pleasing. Keep in mind though that these measurements are for a party sized portion
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks so much!
Christine
United States
Can you use coconut oil instead of butter?
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
No. If you’re looking for a dairy free alternative, you could try a plant based butter! Coconut oil won’t work, because it firms up too much and I think the texture would be really greasy.
Gail
Claridge, Pennsylvania
I’ve made this 4 times and it always been a hit! Last weekend,our 10 yr old great nephew wanted more as we were packing up to leave….I gave him what was left along with the graham crackers and vanilla wafer……he was thrilled!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Wow! Thanks Gail!
Laura
Kingston, Ontario
I’ve made this twice now and it’s a huge hit. I pair it with chocolate & honey teddy grahams and strawberries. I find it takes a whole bottle of sprinkles to give it the funfetti look.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks so much, Laura!! I’m so glad you love it 🙂
Delila
United States
I didn’t have cream cheese so I use te raspberry cream cheese xD still turned out great tho!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
oh that’s a yummy idea! Thanks, Delila! 🙂
Anonymous
Freeport, Illinois
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Anonymous
Newton Falls, Ohio
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Christine
Can i use something else instead of the cream cheese?
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hi Christine, not for this recipe, no. You really can’t taste the cream cheese at all. If you’re looking for a dessert dip without cream cheese, I LOVE this edible cookie dough <-- you could probably omit the chocolate chips and use sprinkles instead. 🙂
lindsay
yay for sally!! what a “fun”way to celebrate her! <3
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Isn’t she the best?!
Lynn
It’s so true– Sally is truly one of the peppiest, happiest people I’ve ever met! Must be because she has sprinkles in her blood 🙂 thanks so much for participating with us, Jennifer!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hahaha yes! There’s definitely sprinkles in her 😉 Thank YOU for organizing!
sally
Excuse me as I wipe the tears from my eyes! This post is so incredibly kind and sweet, my dear friend! I am just…. completely blown away. So lucky to have you all! xoxo
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
You’re truly the best <3
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