Birthday Cake Ice Cream Recipe
As a huge fan of both birthday cake and ice cream, why not combine the two into birthday cake ice cream? This quick and easy no-churn ice cream recipe is colorful with a cake flavor. This post contains affiliate links.
Birthday ice cream is a must for me. There are so many easy no-churn ice cream recipes to choose from, but this one tastes like a birthday cake. With just a few ingredients and no ice cream maker necessary, you will have a happy dessert that tastes great.
No-churn birthday cake ice cream recipe
This recipe is born out of love for Funfetti cake. Mike and I both love to eat Funfetti cupcakes on our birthdays. Personally, I love to eat ice cream on all the days. So, here we are with Funfetti ice cream.
Birthday Cake Ice Cream Ingredients
(Exact measurements are in the printable recipe card below)
- Milk
- Sugar
- Heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla extract
- Funfetti cake mix
- Rainbow jimmies
Birthday Ice Cream Directions
Add milk and sugar in a bowl and whisk well.
Stir in cream and vanilla and whisk well.
Whisk in cake mix for about a minute, making sure all lumps are gone.
Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish or a container you use for homemade ice cream.
Top with sprinkles. The sprinkles in the cake mix sink to the bottom.
Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight until firm.
Serve topped with rainbow jimmies.
Recipe Notes and FAQ
What does the cake mix do?
The cake mix adds flavor. The sprinkles in the Funfetti cake mix sink to the bottom, so they do nothing for the appearance. However, it does give that delicious cake batter taste. Add sprinkles to the top of the ice cream and when you serve for the colorful look.
What is the flavor of birthday cake ice cream?
Birthday cake ice cream is vanilla cake flavor with sprinkles mixed in. So, if you don’t have a box of Funfetti, you can use a box of vanilla cake mix and add sprinkles.
Do I need an ice cream maker?
Nope! This recipe is made to be no-churn so there is no ice cream maker needed.
What does no-churn ice cream mean?
No-churn means the recipe doesn’t require an ice cream maker.
Does no-churn ice cream taste good?
Yes! No-churn ice cream is just as tasty as churned ice cream. They’re both delicious ice creams, you just don’t need a machine for no-churn.
Want extra birthday cake flavor?
Use cake batter extract (amazon) instead of vanilla extract if you want the ice cream to taste even more birthday cakey.
What makes ice cream creamy?
The fat in dairy is what makes ice cream so creamy. Higher fat content makes a creamier ice cream. For example, half and half or heavy whipping cream will make a creamier ice cream than whole milk.
Additional Add-Ins and Toppings
Top with confetti sprinkles (amazon) for a fun alternative topping. You can also add pieces of cake to the ice cream for a delicious texture.
- Durable & Insulated: Long-lasting and protects against freezer burn. Holds 1.5 quarts.
- Dishwasher Safe: Easy to clean.
- Erasable Label: Label and organize your ice cream flavors.
- Easy Scoop Design: Slim tub shape for effortless scooping.
Birthday Cake Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup Funfetti cake mix
- rainbow jimmies
Instructions
- Add milk and sugar in a bowl and whisk well. Stir in cream and vanilla and whisk well. Whisk in cake mix for about a minute, making sure all lumps are gone.1 cup milk, ¾ cup sugar, 2 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ⅔ cup Funfetti cake mix
- Pour into a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish and top with sprinkles. Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Serve topped with rainbow jimmies.rainbow jimmies
- Serves 4-6
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Great recipe and fun activity to do with kids!
I can’t believe how easy this was to make. Super big hit with all the kids (and a few adults too)…will definitely be a birthday party staple over here.