Finding fun recipes to make for Valentine’s Day is a great way to celebrate the holiday. And since red velvet cake is always a popular choice, you can’t go wrong with a recipe that features the flavors of this delicious dessert. But why make a boring cake when you can whip up a quick and easy dip instead? With this red velvet cake dip, you can enjoy all the flavors of red velvet cake without the need to bake at all.

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Finding fun recipes to make for Valentine's Day is a great way to celebrate the holiday. And since red velvet cake is always a popular choice, you can't go wrong with a recipe that features the flavors of this delicious dessert. But why make a boring cake when you can whip up a quick and easy dip instead? With this red velvet cake dip, you can enjoy all the flavors of red velvet cake without the need to bake at all.

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What Do I Need to Make Cake Dip?

The base of this simple recipe can be made with just three ingredients! Add some delicious mix-ins to change up the flavors of your cake mix dip to create a delicious recipe for every holiday. To make red velvet cake dip, you'll need:

Cream cheese
Red velvet cake mix
Frozen whipped topping
White chocolate

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How Do I Make Cake Mix Dip?

The beauty of this recipe is that once you get the base figured out, you can adjust the cake mix flavor to create a variety of different recipes! This red velvet cake dip can be made in just four easy steps:

Step One: Beat the Cream Cheese

Add the room temperature cream cheese to a medium bowl and beat on medium speed until the cheese is blended and smooth.

Step Two: Mix in the Cake Mix

Add the cake mix to the cream cheese and beat to combine. Continue mixing until the ingredients are smooth and creamy.

Step Three: Fold in the Whipped Topping

Add half the frozen whipped topping to the bowl and fold it in slowly and carefully. Once the first half of the topping is well mixed, add the rest of the whipped topping to the bowl. Slowly stir the topping into the dip until all the ingredients are fully mixed.

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Step Four: Add the White Chocolate

Sprinkle half the chopped white chocolate into the bowl and stir to mix it into the dip. Transfer the dip to your serving bowl, then sprinkle the remaining white chocolate over the top before serving.

Cake Dip Tips & Tricks

Since you only need three ingredients to prepare this simple dip recipe, you can adjust the ingredients to create some really delicious desserts without any extra effort! Try these recipe ideas to prepare a delicious sweet treat for any holiday.

Try different cake mix flavors. The easiest way to change up this recipe is with different cake mix flavors. You can combine any flavor of cake mix with the cream cheese and whipped topping to create a variety of delicious cake mix dip flavors.
Mix in different add-ins. White chocolate combines perfectly with red velvet cake to create a decadent dessert. As you're trying out different cake mix flavors, you can also try different mix-ins. Mini chocolate chips, chopped candy bars, sprinkles, and M&Ms all make great options for your own cake dip.
Serve with cookies or fruit. This sweet dip goes well with a variety of dippers. You can serve your cake mix dip with cookies, like Nilla wafers, animal crackers, or graham crackers. Or add some fruit to your serving platter for a healthier option. This red velvet dip goes well with sliced apples and strawberries.

Can You Eat Cake Mix Raw?

At one point in time, eating cake mix raw wasn't recommended. That's because raw cake mix used to be made with untreated flour, which could contain harmful bacteria that could make you sick. Luckily, many cake mix brands have changed their preparation process to include heat treated flour that is safe to eat.

But just because some cake mixes are made with safe-to-eat flour, not all brands use this process when preparing the ingredients in their mix. Make sure to read the box of your cake mix carefully to ensure that it's made with heat treated flour before adding it to your dip.

How to Heat Treat Cake Mix

If you have a box of red velvet cake mix on hand that isn't made with treated flour, you can easily prepare the cake mix so it's safe to eat before mixing it into your dip. There are two methods for heat-treating your cake mix to make it safe to eat:

In the microwave. Pour the cake mix into a microwave safe bowl, making sure to add slightly more cake mix than you'll need for the recipe. Microwave the mix in 30-second increments, stirring the cake mix between each increment. Continue heating the flour until it reaches 165 degrees.
In the oven. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the cake mix over lined pan in an even layer. Bake the flour in the oven, stirring the flour every couple of minutes to prevent burning. When the flour reaches 165 degrees, it's safe to eat.

After heating the flour, let it rest at room temperature until it cools completely. Use your fingers or a fork to break up clumps in the mix, if needed. Then, you can mix the heat treated cake mix into the rest of your dip ingredients.