Three Ingredient Lemon Cake Batter Dip
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This lemon cake batter dip is easy to make and produces a light and airy dessert dip that is perfect for parties or snacks.
Any time a recipe starts with the phrase “three ingredients”, it makes my heart go pitter patter. I love cooking but I don’t always have the time to make the recipes I want because of the lengthy list of ingredients. Having an arsenal of recipes that don’t require many ingredients, like three ingredient TWIX dip, carrot cake dip or this lemon cake batter dip, makes it easy for me to still make something even when I am short on time.
This three ingredient lemon cake batter dip is just the hit of spring we need around here. We’ve been jumping back and forth between warm, Spring days and cold, Winter-like days so I need as much sunshine as I can get. Plus, you can make this ahead so it is perfect for any upcoming picnic or party.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Dessert Dip Recipe
- Light and Airy! This dip tastes like spring in a bowl. It is light and airy and full of citrus flavor.
- It is very easy to make! You only need three ingredients and just a few minutes to whip up this cake batter dip.
- Make it ahead! This recipe is the perfect make ahead dessert. You can make it 1-2 days ahead of time.
- Versatile. You can easily change the cake mix in this recipe and completely change the type of dip!
Ingredients for Lemon Cake Batter Dip
- Cream Cheese – I like the full fat version best in this recipe but you can use a lower fat option without much change to the flavor.
- Cool Whip – Look for this whipped topping in the freezer section of the local grocery store. You’ll thaw it slightly before using it in the recipe.
- Lemon Cake Mix – Any brand will do so pick your favorite!
How To Make Cake Batter Dip
This dip is so easy make and will only take you a few minutes of prep time. Step one involves beating the cream cheese until smooth which can be done in either a food processor or mixer. I typically use the food processor because the bowl is smaller and takes up less space in my dishwasher when it is time to clean up but you’ll likely need a second bowl to continue the mixing if you choose this route.
Once your cream cheese is nice and smooth, you’ll add in the cake mix and part of the whipped topping and mix until smooth. Finish the dip by folding in the remaining whipped topping and refrigerating.
I like to top the dip with lemon zest just before serving but that is totally optional.
What To Serve With Cake Batter Dip
- Animal Crackers
- Graham Crackers
- Lemon Drop Cookies
- Shortbread Cookies
- Potato Chips
However you serve it, I guarantee everyone will be asking for seconds after they try it.
More Great Dessert Dip Recipes
Three Ingredient Lemon Cake Batter Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup cool whip divided
- 1 cup lemon cake mix
Instructions
- Place cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor or mixer and beat until smooth. Add in 1/4 cup cool whip and lemon cake mix. Pulse or mix until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, 3/4 cup cool whip, 1 cup lemon cake mix
- Fold in remaining cool whip. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Dip can be made 1-2 days in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
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