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Dunkaroo Dip Recipe

Published: Sep 20, 2021 · Updated: Jul 6, 2023 by Marye

Dunkaroo Dip is a sweet, creamy cake batter dip that's made with Funfetti cake mix, Cool Whip, and vanilla yogurt. It takes under 5 minutes to make and it's perfect for after school snacking!
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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Ready for a stroll down memory lane? This is one of our favorite snacks and it's SO addicting! Grab a box of animal crackers and let's go!

Next time try the pumpkin dip recipe. It's full of all of the best flavors of fall!

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What kid wouldn't love coming home to this easy snack?
Table of Contents
  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📖 Variations
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • All the flavor of cake batter without the raw eggs.
  • No cream cheese so it's lighter and fluffier.
  • Greek yogurt adds protein so you can at least pretend it's kind of healthy.

You may call this easy cake batter dip recipe Funfetti cake batter dip or Copycat Dunkaroos Dip depending on what decade you were born.

No matter what name it goes by it's always a hit at birthday parties, class parties, and nearly any other celebration it shows up at!

It's an easy recipe and I'll show you how to make homemade dunkaroo dip step by step.

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients for funfetti dip.

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  • Funfetti cake mix (Pillsbury is best and Amazon didn't have it as of this writing)
  • Cool Whip
  • Vanilla Greek yogurt
  • Rainbow sprinkles
  • Vanilla extract (optional - I like the MOST vanilla flavor!)
  • Milk ( you may need a little to think out the dip if it seems to thick)
  • Cookies to dip - I used Annie's Cake Batter Flavored Bunnies

🔪 Instructions

If you've been craving that 1990s Dunkaroos Dip recipe (because the new one doesn't really taste the same) here you go!

Step by step images for making this recipe.
  1. Whisk the Cool Whip and the yogurt together in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Add in the vanilla.
  3. Stir in the cake mix a little at a time . Add milk if it seems to thick.'
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Overnight is better.

🥄 Equipment

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • large bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • plastic wrap

🥫 Storage

Store your homemade Dunkaroo dip in a big bowl tightly covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days.

You can freeze it for up to 3 months for longer storage.

Decorative image - finished dip in small bowls with cookies nearby.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: Don't over mix this dip once the cake mix goes in because you'll develop the gluten and it will get a bit sticky. Just give it a quick mix, cover, and refrigerate.

  • I found that Pillsbury cake mix works best in this recipe. The others tended to get too glutinous.
  • Some people have concerns about bacteria in raw flour in the cake mix. If you are concerned about this spread the raw cake mix out on a baking sheet and heat in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes. Some cake mixes have been heat treated so be sure to check the box first.
  • Adding in about ¼ teaspoon of almond flavoring is delicious, too.
  • Change up the sprinkles for any occasion - Pink, blue, or yellow for a baby shower would be so cute!
  • I would not use an electric mixer with this recipe. I think it develops the gluten in the cake mix too much.
  • For a softer, creamier funfetti dip recipe use just half the cake mix.
  • I like Dunkaroo Dip best served pretty close to room temperature so I try to pull it from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to serving.

If you love sweet snacks as much as we do try my s'mores puppy chow recipe!

👩‍🍳 FAQs

What is this Dunkaroo dip recipe made of?

Homemade Dunkaroo Dip is made of cake mix, whipped topping, yogurt or cream cheese, and sprinkles.

Can I use real whipped cream in this recipe?

No, it will break down too easily.

Can I use other flavors of cake mixes in Dunkaroo Dip?

YES! You can use any flavor of cake mix - just add sprinkles as desired. Try it with chocolate cake mix sometime!

🍽️ Serve with...

You can serve this easy Dunkaroos recipe with all kinds of things but here are some of my favorites.

  • Sugar cookies
  • Vanilla wafers
  • Pretzels
  • Chocolate graham crackers
  • Peanut butter cookies
  • Apple slices, pear slices, and other fresh fruit
  • Anything on this back-to-school cookies list
Cake batter dip decorated for Halloween.
Use your imagination to make this cake batter dip for any occasion!

📖 Variations

Make your own Dunkaroo dip for your next holiday party. Just change up the sprinkles to match the decor.

There are so many specialty sprinkles available now. You can get little tiny baby buggies for baby showers, tiny little clocks for New Year's Eve, little shamrocks, tiny beach balls...

The options for this easy dessert dip are endless!

  • Pink, blue, and/or yellow sprinkles for baby showers
  • Green for St. Patrick's Day Dunkaroo dip
  • Orange and black sprinkles and candy eyes for Halloween
  • Red and green for Christmas
  • Red and pink hearts for a Valentine's Day treat
  • Use your favorite chocolate cake mix for a chocolate version, too

📚 Related recipes

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📞 The last word

I think this recipe is better than the original Dunkaroos dip. Try it and let me know if you agree.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

📖 Recipe

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Homemade Dunkaroo Dip

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Dunkaroo Dip is a sweet, creamy cake batter dip that's made with Funfetti cake mix, Cool Whip, and vanilla yogurt. It takes under 5 minutes to make and it's perfect for after school snacking!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American - Vintage,American Copycat
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Chill: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings:16
Calories:200
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounces Funfetti cake mix, Pillsbury - trust me
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 ½ cups vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
  • 1 tablespoon milk, optional
  • 1 cup rainbow sprinkles, or more

Instructions

  • Whisk the Cool Whip and vanilla yogurt together in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Stir in the cake mix until well blended. Add a little milk if it seems too thick.
  • Stir in some extra sprinkles if you like.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least two hours. Chilling overnight gives it the best texture.
  • Serve with animal crackers, pretzels, 'fruit, and othe favorite dippers.

Notes

  • I found that Pillsbury cake mix works best in this recipe. The others tended to get too glutinous.
  • Some people have concerns about bacteria in raw flour in the cake mix. If you are concerned about this spread the raw cake mix out on a baking sheet and heat in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes. Some cake mixes have been heat treated so be sure to check the box first.
  • Adding in about ¼ teaspoon of almond flavoring is delicious, too.
  • Change up the sprinkles for any occasion.
  • I would not use an electric mixer with this recipe. I think it develops the gluten in the cake mix too much.
  • For a softer, creamier funfetti dip recipe use just half the cake mix.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

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