Birthday Cake Ice Cream is the most festive ice cream you’ll ever make! It’s so creamy and delicious and made with only a few simple ingredients.
If you love all things birthday cake, try Birthday Cake Fudge and Birthday Cake Marshmallows!
This recipe originally published on June 19, 2010.
This first time I posted this recipe was on my birthday 14 years ago which is so wild. How have I been posting recipes on the internet for this long?!
I distinctly remember asking for an ice cream maker for Christmas the year before and then all summer long, I constantly had a batch of ice cream in process. I made every flavor of ice cream you could imagine but birthday cake ice cream was always my favorite.
I’ve made this recipe countless times since posting it 14 years ago and I usually double the recipe because I live with 4 boys and ice cream doesn’t last long in this house.
Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe
- This tastes even better than store-bought birthday cake ice cream! It’s made with a custard base which means it is super creamy.
- It calls for all simple ingredients (you probably already have most of them!) and there are no weird chemicals or preservatives that store-bought ice cream may contain.
- Homemade ice cream is such a fun project to do! Like if you are looking for summer activities to do with your kids, go on a homemade ice cream journey!
Ingredients
- Whole milk – whole milk works best for homemade ice cream because it contains the least amount of water.
- Sugar – regular granulated white sugar.
- Egg yolks – use the whites for coconut macaroons!
- Vanilla extract – everything tastes better with vanilla extract mixed in!
- Whipping cream – this is what makes the custard nice and thick and gives ice cream that texture that we all know and love.
- Yellow cake mix – the birthday cake flavor is coming from the cake mix. You could change it up and do other flavors of cake mix.
- Sprinkles – I like rainbow jimmies for anything birthday cake flavored but use whatever sprinkles you like.
How To Make Birthday Cake Ice Cream
- Make custard. Whisk together milk, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, cream, and cake mix.
- Cook custard. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), stirring frequently. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Chill. Chill in the refrigerator or freezer until custard is cold.
- Freeze. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Add sprinkles. Stir in sprinkles by hand and transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container.
- Store. Cover and place in freezer for at least 2 hours before serving.
How Long Is Homemade Ice Cream Good For?
This birthday cake ice cream is tastiest when consumed within the first week but it will stay edible for a couple months. Make sure to store it in an airtight container.
I always store my homemade ice cream in containers like this because they’re made for ice cream and also look super cute int he fridge.
More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- Banana Pudding Ice Cream
- Chocolate Ganache Ice Cream
- Strawberry Sour Cream Ice Cream
- Circus Animal Cookie Ice Cream
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
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Birthday Cake Ice Cream
Birthday Cake Ice Cream is the most festive ice cream you'll ever make! It's so creamy and delicious and made with only a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipping cream
- ¾ cup yellow cake mix, sifted
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk together milk, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, cream, and cake mix in a saucepan until well blended.
- Cook over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), stirring frequently. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove any curdled egg pieces. Chill in the refrigerator or freezer until custard is cold.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
- Stir in sprinkles by hand and transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Cover and place in freezer for at least 2 hours before serving.
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JamesonVigar says
Can you use any cake mix
amanda says
Yeah, I imagine any cake mix would work well. Thanks for reading and commenting! :)
Valery says
Wow I have got to try this
jen @ one curly fry says
My ice cream maker doesn’t get enough use – I think I need to dust it off and try this recipe! Looks delish.
Donna says
I really need to invest in an ice-cream maker. I borrowed my mom-in-laws last summer. Your bowl looks so perfect and tasty. Happy Birthday!
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Jenn/CinnamonQuill says
Since I am gluten-free, I’ve never tried the cake batter flavored ice cream, and I’ve been so curious. Now, I can make my own version! Fabulous! Thanks for the recipe, and happy birthday :)
Laney says
Happy Birthday!!! I hope you had a great day and got everything you hoped for!
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Liz says
Happy Birthday!! I hope you had an awesome day and that both the husband and the kid spoiled you as you deserve :)
I have to admit that cake batter ice cream is my all-time weakness. I cannot think of anything I love more than a big bowl of sweet, cake-flavored ice cream. YUM! And the fact that you’ve adorned it with rainbow-colored dots just makes it all the better. Perfection.
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Baked Scallops =-.
Alison says
First of all..happy birthday! Second of all..enjoy your ice cream it look fabulous. Third of all..I must invest in an ice cream maker. There is no way I can pass this recipe up lol. Any suggestions on a brand and style to purchase?? Thanks!