Can You Put Ice Cream in Cake Batter?

No, you typically don't put regular ice cream into cake batter when you're preparing a cake to bake. This recipe is all about creating cake batter ice cream , which is a frozen dessert that tastes like sweet, uncooked cake batter. It's a fun way to enjoy that beloved flavor in an entirely different form, not meant for baking.

What Does Cake Batter Ice Cream Taste Like?

Cake batter ice cream tastes exactly like taking a spoonful of sweet, raw yellow cake batter – but it's creamy and frozen! You'll get rich, wonderful vanilla notes, hints of butter, and plenty of sugar. It truly captures that distinct, slightly "raw" flavor that makes licking the spoon while baking so irresistible. It's pure nostalgic goodness in a scoop.

How is Cake Batter Ice Cream Made?

Homemade cake batter ice cream starts by combining dry yellow cake mix, granulated sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, pure vanilla extract, and a tiny pinch of salt. You whisk this mixture until it's smooth and perfectly blended. Then, you pour this delightful base into an ice cream maker and churn it according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve texture. Often, festive rainbow sprinkles are folded in during the last few minutes of churning, or gently stirred in before you freeze it completely.

What is the Difference Between Birthday Cake and Cake Batter Ice Cream?

While both are incredibly fun and celebratory frozen treats, there's a key difference between them. Birthday cake ice cream usually features a vanilla or cake-flavored ice cream base, but it includes actual pieces of baked cake (often vanilla or funfetti) and sometimes frosting swirls, all mixed in with sprinkles. Cake batter ice cream , on the other hand, focuses purely on mimicking the sweet, buttery, and vanilla flavor profile of uncooked yellow cake batter itself. It aims to capture that distinct, nostalgic raw batter taste, typically without actual cake pieces. Sprinkles are still a very common addition to both, making them look festive. So, one has cake pieces, while the other highlights the delicious raw cake flavor. For other fun dessert ideas with this flavor, check out **funfetti cake batter ice cream sandwiches** at CrazyforCrust.com .

Cake Batter Ice Cream: Delicious Homemade in 7 Ingredients

Description

Whip up this delicious homemade cake batter ice cream! Easy to make, it captures the sweet, nostalgic taste of yellow cake batter with sprinkles, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups Pillsbury Classic Yellow Moist Supreme cake mix, unprepared
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

1. Combine cake mix and sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk together until combined and free of clumps.

2. Add milk and whisk until well combined.

3. Add remaining ingredients (heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt) and whisk until well combined again.

4. Add the mixture to your ice cream maker. Freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

5. If using, add sprinkles during the ‘mix-in’ phase of churning or stir them in gently when you transfer the soft ice cream to the freezer.

6. Transfer to a quart container and freeze until firm and ready to serve, usually a few hours.

Notes

Chef’s Pro Tips: Ensure your ice cream maker bowl is frozen for at least 24 hours for best results. Use good quality vanilla extract. While yellow cake mix is classic, other brands work. You can adjust the cream/milk ratio for richness. Always taste the mix before churning.
Variations: Use chocolate fudge cake mix with mini chocolate chips or brownie pieces. Try strawberry or funfetti cake mix with fresh berries or fruit swirls. Stir in crushed cookies like Oreos or graham crackers. Add a pinch of almond extract for a marzipan-like undertone.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American