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.
Ingredients for Lemon Cake Batter Dip:
8oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup cool whip, divided
1 cup lemon cake mix
Let’s Make It:
1) 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. Fold in remaining cool whip. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
I serve this with little animal crackers and lemon drop cookies. Both work great with the balanced sweetness of the dip. You can top it with a little lemon zest for added fun if you want but that will mean you have to pick up a lemon. However you serve it, I guarantee everyone will be asking for seconds after they try it.
*I use the food processor because the bowl is smaller so it takes up less space in the dishwasher. Feel free to use the mixer if you prefer.
What are some of your favorite easy dessert recipes?
- 8oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup cool whip, divided
- 1 cup lemon cake mix
- 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. Fold in remaining cool whip. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Stephanie R says
Oh man this looks incredible! Im on a strict diet otherwise I would be all over some of this dip!
Meredith @ The Palette Muse says
Oh yum! I can see this will make me the belle of the ball next time I need to bring something to a party. I’m all about the 3 ingredient recipes too! Pinning to my Recipes board…
Debi @ Surroundings by Debi says
Love this easy recipe. I know what I will be making for my next party! Thanks so much for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!
Tabitha Blue says
I agree… simple recipes make me swoon!! Haha, this one looks delicious, and the photography is beautiful too. Thanks so much for linking up with #DreamCreateInspire linkup! 🙂
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
~Tabitha
Kimberly says
This looks so incredible! I’m always so amazed by your talent. Pinned and tweeted. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm and party with us! It is so super fun to see what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls
Mandee Thomas says
I’ve definitely got to try this! Pinned! I wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week. 🙂
Jennifer Dawn says
This looks amazing! If only I could reach through the screen… Pinning this one to try very soon!
CydneeTampa Cake Girl says
Three ingredients has my attention! Yum! Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party. Pinned & shared. Hope to see you again soon.