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cake batter ice cream cone

Cake Batter Ice Cream – 7 Surprising Ways to Enjoy It Better


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  • Author: make recipe
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Yield: 1 quart 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich and nostalgic, this cake batter ice cream captures the flavor of yellow cake in every creamy scoop.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • â…” cup yellow cake mix (yes, the boxed kind!)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • A pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. Whisk milk, sugar, and cake mix until smooth.

  2. cake batter ice cream ingredients flat lay

  3. Add cream, vanilla, and salt.

  4. Chill for 1–2 hours in the fridge
  5. Pour into your ice cream maker and churn for 20–25 minutes.

  6. Fold in mix-ins, then freeze until firm.

bowl of cake batter ice cream with sprinkles and frosting

Not ready for the full setup? Use our ice cream in a bag technique, it’s a fun way to get the kids involved too.

Notes

Add butter extract for extra flavor.

Try with frosting swirls or chocolate chips for variation.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churned
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg