Description
A simple recipe for homemade ice cream flavored like birthday cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/4 cup cake batter mix (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until very cold.
- Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- During the last 5 minutes of churning, add the rainbow sprinkles and cake batter mix, if using.
- Transfer the soft ice cream to an airtight container.
- Freeze for 2 to 4 hours to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract.
- If you do not have an ice cream maker, you can use the no-churn method by whipping the cream separately and folding in the other ingredients before freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: birthday cake, ice cream, sprinkles, homemade, dessert, sweet