Summer is almost here, and that means ICE CREAM SEASON!
I love me some ice cream, and now that I have tasted high-quality ice cream, I cannot eat the cheap stuff anymore. Call me an ice cream snob but I can tell when an ice cream is made with real cream and when it is not. That being said, I find myself mostly making homemade ice cream to quench my cravings.
And then there are people like my sister who like the funky and kind of crazy ice cream flavors... Usually I would not touch birthday cake ice cream, but it was for her birthday and I know how much she loves it. It was so simple to make, and while I am calling this recipe homemade, I did use store-bought confetti cake mix to bring out the birthday flavor. Otherwise, still homemade! Semi-homemade? Nah, homemade birthday cake ice cream!
Her birthday was early May, so you can see it has taken me a while to post this recipe. No worries though, because I am bringing it out just in time with the hotter temperatures. Surprisingly, I really loved this ice cream even if it was a funky flavor that I usually do not by. It was like eating vanilla pudding, or, well, I guess a birthday cake, haha. You know what I mean! Creamy, not too sweet, but definitely thick. She really loved it and I was happy to please her! Though I totally forgot to make her spicy pecans she requested...
📖 Recipe
Homemade Birthday Cake Ice Cream
Homemade birthday cake ice cream to quench those cravings, or to just celebrate an awesome birthday!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup confetti cake mix
- ½ tsp. vanilla
- 4 egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ - ¼ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of cream, milk, confetti mix, and sugar over medium heat. Heat until hot, but do not let boil (and all the sugar has dissolved.). Whisk the egg yolks in a separate large mixing bowl. Carefully and slowly pour the hot cream into the egg yolks, whisking constantly so the eggs do not scramble. Add remaining cream and continue whisking until all the cream is blended. Transfer the mixture back into the pan and stir in the vanilla extract. Bring up to a hot temperature again, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat, and allow to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to keep film from building up. Cool in refrigerator overnight.
- To make the ice cream, follow your machines instructions. When the ice cream is almost set (usually 20 minutes in my machine) add in the sprinkles.
- When the ice cream is finished churning, transfer to a freezer safe storage container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 4g
Now, of course I did not just make her ice cream for her birthday (though she would have been happy with that.) I wanted to do something crazy, something unique. She is so predictable that I actually had too many dessert ideas in mind! This birthday cake ice cream was the start of something dangerous. Really, really dangerous...
I am talking about a homemade birthday cake ice cream cake! Wow, I will have to think of another name for that! I absolutely fell in love when the idea hit me and knew I had to make it for her. Stay tuned this week for the recipe (trust me, it is worth it!)
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles
If you have any of this ice cream left, I'll be over in a few hours! LOL This looks SO delicious and I know my kiddos would gobble this right up. Happy belated birthday to your little cutie!
Kacey
Thanks, Sara!
Amber | Caleigh's Kitchen
I was just talking with my husband last night about how I really need to locate my ice cream maker (still in a box somewhere from moving 2 months ago!) This totally motivates me to go look tonight. LOOKS AMAZING! I'd love it if you would link it up in my link party going on right now!!
Kacey
Sounds great to me, Amber! And get on finding that ice cream machine 🙂
Lora @cakeduchess
Awww...so sweet you made this for your sis, Kacey! This looks so good and I'm searching for my ice-cream maker this weekend. The kids will be ecstatic!!
Kacey
My sister is a big kid at heart, but wait until you see her actual birthday cake (your kids will be begging you for one!)
Patty Gale
This looks amazing! I'm kind of an ice cream snob, too. I can't eat the cheap stuff, either. My daughter's birthday is in December, and while she's going to be 15, I have no doubt that she'll really enjoy this. What a great idea!
Kacey
Haha, my sister is in her 20's and still loved it! So I am sure you daughter will love it (and it won't be cheap ice cream!)
jenna @ just j.faye
I LOVE birthday cake ice cream! This recipe alone is making me want to invest in an ice cream maker. And birthday cake ice cream cake?! I'd die and go straight to birthday cake heaven.
Kacey
LOL! I think you and my sister would get along perfectly!
Emily | Rainbow Delicious
What a clever idea! I prefer ice cream to cake anyway and love how this incorporates the cake into the ice cream. YUM! pinned for later 🙂
Kacey
Thanks, Emily!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling
Yum! I LOVE this ice cream....it looks SO incredibly delicious, Kacey!!
Kacey
Thanks, Cathy!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron
Aww, birthdays mean SPRINKLES! Such a cute, festive ice cream idea 🙂
Kacey
Birthdays do mean sprinkles! Thanks, Denise!
Joanie @ ZagLeft
Birthday Cake Ice Cream is my daughter's favorite ice cream - and who doesn't love sprinkles! I love this idea!
Kacey
Thanks, Joanie! So many birthday cake ice cream lovers 🙂
amanda @ fake ginger
I am all about funky ice cream! The funkier the better! Birthday cake is one of my fave flavors and this looks amazing!
Kacey
Thanks, Amanda!! I love funky ice cream flavours, too!
Andi @ The Weary Chef
This is SO FUN, Kacey! Perfect for any birthday!
Kacey
I couldn't agree more, Andi!
Brittany
Super excited to make this!!!
Question: ingredients call for 2 cups heavy whipping cream but instructions only state to add 1 cup in the beginning ....where does the second cup come into the recipe?
Kacey
I think I may have worded the instructions weirdly to begin with, but it goes in after you whisk the hot mixture into the egg yolks. I updated the instructions so they are more clear. Good luck!
Leslie
I've been looking for a birthday cake ice cream recipe! This looks great. 🙂 I've been making ice cream on my machine without eggs. Can i simply remove the eggs from your recipe? I always do that with others I'm just not sure in this case because it's a cake mix. :p Thank you! And happy new year!
Kacey
Hi Leslie! Happy New Year!
I so need to revisit this recipe (who can resist birthday cake ice cream?!) You can remove the eggs from the recipe, but you may want to add in cornstarch to compensate so the ice cream is smoother/softer. I tend to use 1-2 tbsp. of cornstarch (whisked into some of the cold milk.) This is common in vegan recipes, but I find with my most recent ice cream recipes, even with the use of egg yolks, I am still adding in some cornstarch to avoid that rock hard ice cream (salt also helps!) My basic vanilla ice cream recipe shows how I use cornstarch. Hope that helps! When I revisit this recipe, I am adding cornstarch in (though I believe the boxed cake mix does include that ingredient!)
Leslie
Hi Kacey! Gosh I just saw this. Happy Valentine's! Haha. Super helpful, cornstarch. Good to know! I usually add a bit of liquor right before churning, and that keeps my ice cream creamy and never gets rock hard. I don't drink but received a large bottle of Chivas Regal, so that's gold for my ice cream! I use no more than 1/4 to 1/2 tsp for a quart. 🙂
Thanks again!
Taylor
I tried this recipe after finding it on Pinterest. I’m pretty new to making ice cream. The flavors are amazing and the thickness is awesome. However, I was a little confused when I poured my mix (which had chilled in the fridge overnight) into my freeze bowl and my dasher started slipping before I had even finished pouring in the mix. Previously I’ve been able to mix for about 10 or so minutes before the dasher slips. I wasn’t even able to add the sprinkles since it froze up so soon. Any recommendations?
Kacey
Hi Taylor! I have not had an issue like yours, so I am not sure what would be causing it. We are probably using different ice cream machines, too, so that makes it a bit challenging. Have you had other ice cream recipes firm up so quickly? My machine takes quite a bit (still love it!) to churn the ice cream, so in your case you may just have to add any toppings sooner than later 🙂 As I have been experimenting more and more with ice cream, I have found what I like and what I don't. I definitely need to adjust this recipe (I like using 5 egg yolks now, and usually mix in one tablespoon of cornstarch in with the cold cream.) Sorry I am not of more help! I am glad you love the flavours and thickness!
marty bennett
I‘ve made this several times and its a hit! My crew is older, so I leave off the sprinkles, but it’s great! We’ve also played around with other cake mixes like red velvet and strawberry. Both were good, but our tastes just prefer the original! I keep saying I’m going to make some to keep on hand, but it never seems to last that long! Thanks for the great recipe!