Cake batter ice cream is a delicious creamy ice cream treat that tastes just like cake batter! Its perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just for a delicious treat!
I love all things cake batter, and this cake batter ice cream is bursting full of that delicious cake batter taste. It literally has almost a cup of yellow cake mix to give it that perfect cake batter-ey flavor.
Tomorrow is once again National Ice Cream Day today – It comes once a year on the 3rd Sunday in July and what a glorious food holiday it is. I mean, really who doesn’t like ice cream?! And what a perfect way to celebrate with a big bowl of homemade ice cream.
As far as food holidays go, ice cream might be one of the best. but in case you didn’t know it was coming today, and don’t have the necessary ingredients on hand, don’t worry, the whole month of July is national ice cream month, so you’ve got a few more days to make this ice cream, or any of our homemade ice cream recipes. And really, lets be honest, ice cream is good any and every day, whether its the proper day to celebrate eating it or not.
This cake batter ice cream is one of the best. I’ll admit, I’m one of those people who licks the bowl clean of batter after making a cake or brownies. So I knew Cake Batter Ice Cream was the one I wanted to share with you for this blessed food holiday.
Nate thinks the cake batter flavor is a little strong, but I think its beyond perfect. Nate says it tastes like funfetti frosting, but I think he’s a little confused by the flavor. 😉 If you want you can always leave the sprinkles out. This cake batter ice cream tastes just like the batter.
If you love licking the beaters, and cleaning out the bowl of cake batter, then you will love this cake batter ice cream. And if you want more cake batter desserts, you’ll love our cake batter mudy buddies, cake batter blondies, and our funfetti cake batter dip.
Ps. Its the perfect ice cream to celebrate this holiday with – its like cake and ice cream in one. Or its perfect for a birthday (hint hint – my bday is in one month). Or its perfect for celebrating any day, because everyone loves ice cream. And this one is delicious.
Cake Batter Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 cups half and half (or heavy cream)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup yellow cake mix
- 6 TBS rainbow sprinkles (optional (jimmies! nonpareils will bleed)
Instructions
- Combine milk and sugar in a small pot and heat over medium.
- Heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until sugar is mostly dissolved.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar milk, half and half, salt and cake mix. Stir well to combine.
- Pour mixture into your ice cream maker (make sure you prepared your bowl in the freezer ahead of time). Follow manufactures instructions. I mixed mine for 30 minutes.
- Add sprinkles and allow to mix for additional 5 minutes.
- Remove ice cream from ice cream maker and put into a small glass bowl or container. Cover with lid or foil and freeze for additional 2 hours to overnight to get ice cream to harden more.
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Recipe first posted on July 21, 2013. Photos and text updated on July 14, 2018.
Lacey S says
We made this tonight as part of the July recipe challenge and it is absolutely delicious. I usually get cake batter ice cream when we go to a certain “chilly rock” ice cream place and this is so good I don’t think I’ll ever need to order out again! Five stars!
Alisha B says
I’ve been craving ColdStone’s cake batter ice cream but we don’t have one anywhere near us so when I saw this recipe and that the monthly challenge was ice cream I knew I had to try it! Totally satisfied my craving, so delicious!
Aimee says
So glad it was a hit!
Tara Bacon says
Hi, can you make this a week ahead of time? Will it be good in the freezer that long do you know?
Aimee says
It usually is best within 2 weeks in the freezer, so it should be fine within 1
Sean Bush says
What size ice cream make is this for? I have a 4 quart maker.
Ellen says
I have a 2 quart ice cream maker that I use.
Deeksha says
This recipe of ice cream looks amazing. Thanks for the recipe.
Ellen says
Thanks so much. Let us know what you think after you make it.
ek says
Made it according to the recipe yesterday. I made a double batch and shared with my son’s friends. It was a huge hit. I loved it as well. You cannot go wrong following the exact recipe, your family and friends will enjoy. I plan on experimenting with the recipe, maybe switching in some heavy cream for some of the half and half. Or perhaps use some Fairlife milk or sweetened condensed milk. But as I said, it’s a great recipe as is and I’ll definitely keep it in my recipe book. Thank you for sharing…
MomCarole says
Fantastic ice cream! I’ve made it for my family, church gatherings and my employees too.
Thanks for posting the recipe!!
Jeannie says
Absolutely perfect ice cream! I’m going to make it for a party and I know it will be a hit. Thank you for posting the recipe!!
paige says
How much ice cream will this recipe yield?
Aimee says
I think it makes about 8 cups
Melissa says
Thanks for this recipe! I cannot tell you just how delicious it turned out! My kids all gave it very enthusiastic thumbs up…..the sprinkles made it over the top for them. (And I’m something of a cake batter fan so I found it slightly difficult to share 😉 We will definitely repeat this one. 😊
Libby says
Is it necessary to cool the ingredients after mixing for a awhile.
Aimee Berrett says
I’m not sure what you mean, I didn’t cool the ingredients after mixing them all together/before putting them into the ice cream maker.
donna says
My husband and son said this was the best ice cream they’ve ever eaten. Period. I did use cream instead of milk, and I used a whole cup of cake mix because I love it so much. ☺ Next time I may leave out the salt, because I thought it was too salty. Thanks for such a great recipe. It doubles well!
donna says
Do I have to use a yellow cake mix, or would a white cake mix (I have French Vanilla on hand.) work? Also, I thought about trying it sometime with a gluten free cake mix. Do you think that would work?
Thanks for the recipe!
Aimee Berrett says
A gluten free or white cake mix should work fine! Yellow cake mix is more of the typical “cake batter” flavor, but any would be good I think!
Yvette says
Sorry if stupid questionn….do you make cake mix as per package or add the dry cake mix?
Aimee Berrett says
Dry cake mix 🙂
Briani says
Is a ice cream mixer necessary?
Aimee Berrett says
I’ve never tried this recipe without an ice cream mixer, however there are a few methods of making ice cream without a mixer I think would work.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Your ice cream looks so good! I made some Golden Oreo Funfetti Cake Batter ice cream about 6 weeks ago and seeing your pics, reminds me of it.
Kate says
Must.make.this
aimeeberrett says
Yes. You really must. We had it for dessert last night with homemade magic shell on top. So. Good.
Craig says
What’s not to like about tasting like funfetti frosting. Its the best. I have to make this.
aimeeberrett says
I know right? I love funfetti!!!