Cake Batter Ice Cream
An ice cream that reminds you of licking the batter in your childhood kitchen? Yes, this Cake Batter Ice Cream evokes delicious memories of those forbidden tastes of cake batter, but this time, you have permission to indulge!
A copycat recipe of the Cold Stone Ice Cream flavor, the whole family decided I could make this winner again and again!
Why You Must Make
Did you all know there was such a thing as Cake Batter ice cream??? Maybe I just live in a hole. But after making this ice cream, I knew it wouldn’t be the last time!
- When I polled my kids on their favorite ice cream flavors, my oldest mentioned cake batter. In fact, he sent me a text with a photo of a recently eaten scoop of the stuff so I could see the color. I think it was a challenge, especially since I’d never even heard of it before, and I’m happy to say we all loved it!
- Have you ever licked cake batter out of the mixing bowl (I know, I know, kind of risky!)? This safe way of enjoying that cake batter flavor will bring back those delicious memories.
- It’s rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. With some sprinkle-dipped cones, it’s perfect for summer birthdays or any celebration.
How to Make
- Most of the online recipes for cake batter ice cream I located did not contain egg yolks, which I consider imperative for giving the ice cream a nice rich mouthfeel. It does require a few extra steps, but it’s worth it.
- You’ll have to cook a custard, pour it through a sieve to remove any egg bits, then refrigerate it overnight. But don’t despair as it’s really worth the wait.
- The flavor of cake batter comes from the dry cake mix. If you have a favorite cake mix flavor, give it a try. I find a yellow cake mix to taste artificial, so I usually go with a butter cake mix.
- I also dipped my cones in melted white chocolate and then dusted the chocolate with sprinkles for a celebratory flair.
I brought a cone to my friend, Candy, who happened to have a birthday on the morning our knitting group was meeting. She was thrilled with the special treat and was nice enough to share a bite with the other gals. I’m guarding the last serving in my freezer. I need Tom to stop by and let me know if my creation is anything like the Cold Stone Creamery version.
Recipe Notes:
- You will be tempering your eggs in this recipe, which is a culinary term/procedure that’s used in chocolate candy making. It prevents the chocolate from blooming or getting a white coating when it cools.
- In this case, it’s a process of slowly warming egg yolks with a bit of hot liquid so they don’t scramble when they’re added to the pot. Whisk the yolks constantly and pour the hot cream mixture slowly as you go through this process.
- Straining the custard before freezing will remove any bits of cooked egg, but the goal is to have minimal scrambling.
- Butter cake mix makes the best copycat Cold Stone Creamery Cake Batter Ice Cream.
- The custard must be chilled overnight, then churned in your ice cream maker, then frozen again before serving. Make sure to allow enough time by starting the day before you want to serve it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Made famous by Cold Stone Creamery, this ice cream is a rich vanilla custard flavored with either a couple of scoops of cake mix or cake mix extract. These add a distinctive “cake” flavor. The cake batter extract made by McCormick will provide a similar taste.
Cake Batter flavoring is a combination of vanilla and butter, trying to mimic the flavor of a vanilla or yellow cake.
ave some chopped white or dark chocolate or chocolate chips in a bowl. Dip the top of the cones into the chocolate, let the excess drip off, then dip them into a bowl of any kind of sprinkles, and let them dry. Alternatively, you can dust the dipped cones with sprinkles.
Vary the colors and shapes of your sprinkles depending on the occasion. Red, white, and blue for the 4th of July, rainbow colors for a birthday celebration, etc.
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Cake Batter Ice Cream
A rich vanilla ice cream flavored with cake mix to make a celebratory treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2/3 cup cake mix (I used a butter flavored cake mix)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat cream and milk with sugar and cook till sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble around the edges.
- Whisk the egg yolks in a large measuring cup or a heat-safe bowl. Drizzle some of the hot cream mixture into eggs, whisking constantly. Keep adding cream until about a cup is incorporated, whisking constantly.
- Pour yolk mixture into pan and cook till mixture just starts to boil, whisking frequently.
- Remove from heat and strain through a sieve to remove any cooked egg. Whisk in vanilla and cake mix till incorporated.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Put in a freezer-safe container with a lid and freeze till it reaches your desired firmness.
Notes
Total time: 9 hours, including an overnight chill
Use yellow or butter-flavored cake mix. I prefer the butter cake mix.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 357Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 110mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 4g
75 Comments on “Cake Batter Ice Cream”
I love cake batter anything! This ice cream sounds so smooth and delicious. My kiddos would be in love!
Lizzy this is a beautiful recipe ! I love Ice cream, I have to do some of this !
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This looks incredibly creamy and inviting!
I’m in ! Always loved licking the bowls ! 🙂 🙂 🙂
This is one of those things I’ve had, but never made. Need to make this — love the flavor of cakey ice cream. 🙂 Thanks!
I didn’t know cake batter was an ice cream flavor either! I think I would love it though. And, the sprinkles make it perfect.
I have never heard of cake batter ice cream either but it sounds delicious. Did your son think you nailed it? I can’t imagine that you wouldn’t. It looks really rich and delicious, I love custard base ice creams too.
I always like the cake batter more than the cake. This cream is just right for my summer enjoyment.
You are not the only one Liz – I didn’t know that cake batter ice cream flavour existed until your post! I am definitely guilty of licking cake batter as a kid (And I might or might not do this as an adult, too!) So this delightful ice cream is right up my alley! 🙂
Sounds great and it’s especially fun with the sprinkles:@)
Lizzy,
I didn’t know that Cake Batter Ice Cream was new flavor at ice cream shops either. This looks yummy. If you need to make more to finish the rest of the cake batter, you could send some my way.
Annamaria
Your ice cream is gloriously gorgeous, Liz. I’ve never had cake batter ice cream but it sounds delicious! Cake in ice cream form is always welcome in my life.
Somewhere in time my favorite became Vanilla Pecan. But I am always willing to try new flavors 🙂 It is a true comfort food; especially when licked!
I invented malted milk ice cream (NOT chocolate malted milk – just malted milk). It was DIVINE. If I had a working ice cream maker I’d have been making it all summer!