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    Home » Recipes » Funfetti & Rainbow Sprinkles

    Dunkaroo Dip

    Published: Apr 25, 2017 · Last modified: May 4, 2022 by Leslie Kiszka / This post may contain affiliate links.

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    4.4 from 44 votes
    Dunkaroo Dip | Stress Baking

    This DIY Dunkaroo dip is a homemade version of the classic childhood treat you’d stick in your lunchbox. Easy, 3-ingredient funfetti cake mix dip that’s perfect for animal cracker dunking, and loaded with sprinkles!

    Yellow bowl full of funfetti dunkaroo dip topped with sprinkles on a colorful striped placemat with animal crackers

    And if this isn’t enough funfetti fun for you, try my chewy funfetti granola bars, funfetti rice krispy treats, funfetti whipped cream, and funfetti popcorn.

    Why this is going to be your new favorite thing

    • It’s so easy to make. I mean seriously, so easy.
    • People go nuts for this! It will disappear so quickly at parties, so make sure you get your share first ;)
    • There are no crazy ingredients, and it’s easily customizable.
    A box of funfetti cake mix, Noosa vanilla yogurt and Cool Whip

    Tips for making Dunkaroo Dip

    • Use a large bowl – larger than you think you’ll need! This will help you mix everything together thoroughly without having to be super cautious not to spill cake mix everywhere.
    • Use a sturdy wooden spoon and spatula to mix everything together. You can even use a large whisk if you’d like, you’ll just need to scrape the mix out from the middle. Wooden spoons or large, sturdy spatulas are your best bet.
    A mixing bowl full of funfetti cake mix, Cool Whip and yogurt
    A mixing bowl full of funfetti cake mix, yogurt and cool whip
    • We’re making this Dunkaroo Dip recipe with yogurt, and I recommend using vanilla-flavored. Use a kind you know you like the flavor of!
    • You’ll notice that after you’ve combined everything, there’s probably not a whole lot of “funfetti” happening. It’s going to smell like it, but not look it – the colors of the sprinkles won’t stick out much when they’ve been combined with the yogurt and Cool Whip.

      This is when we add extra sprinkles, because why not?
    A mixing bowl of white fluffy dip
    A hand dropping rainbow sprinkles into a mixing bowl
    • Transfer to a clean, smaller bowl for serving. Make sure it’s a good size for people to dip into, and a bowl that’s safe to go in the fridge (since that’s where it will need to be stored).
    • And at the risk of being a broken record… add more sprinkles :)
    A bowl of Dunkaroo Dip topped with a few rainbow sprinkles
    Dunkaroos Dip in a white bowl on a colorful placemat

    Heat treating the flour in the cake mix

    If you’re concerned about the potential for bacteria in raw flour, you can quickly heat treat it by spreading it out onto a baking sheet and toasting it at 350°F for 5 minutes. Let it cool, then follow the instructions above.

    Just note that the sprinkles in the funfetti cake mix may discolor or become a bit melty and spread. But don’t despair – that’s just more reason to add even more sprinkles :)

    You don’t need exact quantities

    I wanted to make the quantities easy: a whole box of funfetti cake mix, a whole container of yogurt, a whole container of Cool Whip.

    But that doesn’t mean your Dunkaroo Dip won’t work if you don’t have exactly those amounts. so don’t fret! The only difference you’ll see might be in the texture – if you’re low on the wet ingredients, the dip will be a little more dense.

    • If you’re low on the cake mix, it might be a little fluffier. No matter what, it will be delicious :)
    • One time when I made this, all I had was one of those little 6 ounce single serving yogurts and it worked out just fine – so if you don’t have a full 8 ounces of yogurt, I promise everything will be okay.
    • Similarly, some boxes of cake mix come in 18.9 ounce boxes, some come with 15.25 ounces. Both are fine!
    A hand holding an animal cracker colored in funfetti dunkaroo dip in front of a colorful placemat and yellow bowl of dip

    Quick story time

    If you’d like to skip this, just jump straight to the recipe!

    At a previous job, it was discussed that some of my coworkers had never experienced Dunkaroos when they were first around. I couldn’t let that slide, so I decided to whip this up in the middle of the day at my office so they could experience this sprinkle-filled, cake batter flavored 90s nostalgia.

    One of my coworkers went on a Prime Now spending spree (back before it was just Whole Foods orders) and I further indulged his new addiction and asked him to add the ingredients for this dip.

    Side note: Our order was a really, really weird assortment of stuff. A computer monitor cable, ice cream, Cool Whip, funfetti cake mix, yogurt, pudding, a fan… there may have even been a rom-com and a litter of puppies in there, I don’t remember.

    Yellow bowl full of funfetti dunkaroo dip topped with sprinkles on a colorful placemat with animal crackers

    But I’m fairly sure that the guy delivering our order assumed it was for a female computer technician who was PMSing, having hot flashes and going through a breakup.

    Once it all arrived I mixed everything together, and my desk neighbor dunked a cracker in it, tasted it, grabbed another cracker and tasted it again, and then frantically searched for his own bowl to pile dip and crackers into while muttering, “You are a WIZARD”.

    I don’t use Snapchat, but evidently he also snapped a picture of it all with a caption to that effect as well. Another coworker just kept repeating, “How does this taste like cake batter? I mean, I know what’s in it, but… HOW? HOW IS THIS SO GOOD?!” every time he took a bite.

    Others gave me some serious high fives, fist bumps, and a lot of almost NSFW moaning and groaning. When it was almost gone, I dared my office manager to lick the bowl. While I didn’t actually see her do it, that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen…

    So… yeah. I’d say this is a winner winner, chicken cake batter dinner dessert.

    An animal cracker dipped in a yellow bowl full of funfetti dunkaroo dip topped with sprinkles

    Prepare to be the most popular person you know

    Go make a batch of this Dunkaroo Dip and just watch a mass of people come flocking toward you. These are your new best friends – treat them well, and make sure you have a plentiful supply of animal crackers!

    I’m serious, order them in bulk (affiliate link). You’ll thank me later.

    After you’ve made this recipe, please consider coming back to share your experience with others by leaving a comment below with a star rating!

    Dunkaroos Dip

    Dunkaroo Dip

    4.35 from 44 votes
    Dunkaroo dip is a homemade version of the classic childhood treat you'd stick in your lunchbox. Easy, 3-ingredient funfetti flavored dip that's perfect for animal cracker dunking, and loaded with sprinkles!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 16 servings

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowls
    • Wooden spoon
    • Mixing spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box Funfetti cake mix, 18.9 oz or 15.25 oz box*
    • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
    • 8 ounces Cool Whip, taken from the fridge, not freezer
    • Rainbow sprinkles, optional for adding more color (I usually add about ¼ cup)
    • Animal crackers, for dipping

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, use a large wooden spoon or spatula to combine Funfetti mix*, yogurt and Cool Whip and stir until well combined.
    • Cover and place in fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
    • Top with extra sprinkles, serve with animal crackers for dipping and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • *Note about dry cake mix: If you’re concerned about the potential for bacteria in raw flour, you can quickly heat treat it by spreading it out onto a baking sheet and toasting it at 350°F for 5 minutes. Let it cool, then follow the instructions above. Just note that the sprinkles in the funfetti cake mix may discolor or become a bit melty and spread.
    • Make sure your Cool Whip is thawed before you start, otherwise you are going to have a heck of time getting it to combine well.
    • You can use a hand mixer or just a spoon to stir - it's up to your personal preference.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Author Leslie Kiszka
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    Comments

    1. Sarah

      June 01, 2020 at 3:26 am

      From all the things I have read, consuming uncooked flour is a big risk. Food poisoning from eggs is actually pretty slim, it’s the flour that can be the problem, so I honestly wouldn’t recommend anyone do this.

      Reply
      • kendra

        March 10, 2021 at 8:55 pm

        @Sarah, she said you could bake it first for 5 minutes to eliminate that risk

        Reply
    2. Kristi

      April 19, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      I have seen this recipe a few years ago and I decided to make it today with a how easy it was.
      My daughter ran off with the spoon after everything was mixed.
      Thank You for this.
      Easy and tasty with or with out the crackers…
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        April 20, 2020 at 8:31 am

        So glad you both liked it – thanks for coming back to leave a comment and rating!

        Reply
      • Taylor Miller

        May 27, 2020 at 9:24 am

        5 stars
        I used french vanilla cake mix and plain yogurt so it wasn’t as sweet. I really liked this!

        Reply
        • Leslie Kiszka

          May 27, 2020 at 10:06 am

          That sounds great – thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment and rating, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

    3. Lindsey Reed

      July 06, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      Not sure about the nutrition facts. The cake mix alone (just the powder) would be 100 calories per serving (160 cal per 1/10th of the box).

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        July 06, 2019 at 4:30 pm

        The nutrition information is pulled from a third party, Nutrifox, and according to their data it is 55 calories per serving since this recipe is about 16 servings worth. But to be honest, if you’re worried about the nutritional information with this recipe, it might not be what you want to make ;)

        Reply
    4. Manda Claire

      February 16, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      3 stars
      Was very tasty, but I don’t feel like it tasted like Dunkaroo dip. Wasn’t creamy enough, was more fluffy. As I said, was tasty, so definitely worth a try. Thank you!

      Reply
    5. EG

      November 28, 2018 at 10:36 pm

      I’m planning on making this for a party. How many people would this serve?

      Reply
      • Leslie Haasch

        November 29, 2018 at 9:27 am

        That’s hard to say, because it depends on how much each person indulges :) But I’ve served this at parties with 15+ people without an issue.

        Reply
    6. J

      July 23, 2018 at 11:56 am

      How long will this keep for?

      Reply
      • Leslie Haasch

        July 28, 2018 at 10:51 am

        To be completely honest, it’s never not been totally consumed within a couple days, so I’m not entirely sure! I would say it’s best consumed in three days.

        Reply
        • Diana

          June 09, 2019 at 2:26 pm

          5 stars
          1. This Dunkaroo Dip is incredible! I’d love to try it with chocolate cake batter too!

          2. I work for Amazon Prime Now and do agree that it is magic

        • Leslie Kiszka

          June 09, 2019 at 4:34 pm

          That’s A GENIUS idea! I’m drooling already!

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