Description
Delight in this Homemade Birthday Cake Ice Cream, a creamy and flavorful treat that combines rich vanilla and almond extracts with colorful sprinkles and chunks of moist vanilla cupcakes. Perfect for celebrations or any time you crave a nostalgic and fun ice cream flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 1 1/2 Cups Half and Half
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Pure Almond Extract
Add-Ins
- 1/2 Cup Rainbow Sprinkle Jimmies
- 2 Bakery Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, half and half, and granulated sugar. Stir the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved, ensuring a smooth and sweet ice cream base.
- Add flavor extracts: Mix in the pure vanilla extract and pure almond extract to infuse the base with classic birthday cake flavors.
- Chill in ice cream maker: Pour the prepared mixture into your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Prepare cupcakes: Gently chop or crumble the two bakery cupcakes with vanilla frosting into small pieces and set aside. These will add texture and bursts of flavor to the ice cream.
- Start churning: Turn on the ice cream maker and let it run for about 20 to 25 minutes, allowing the base to firm up and become semi-frozen.
- Add mix-ins: When the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, add the crumbled cupcakes and rainbow sprinkle jimmies into the mixture.
- Continue mixing: Allow the ice cream maker to churn for an additional 2 minutes to evenly distribute the cupcake pieces and sprinkles.
- Transfer and freeze: Turn off the ice cream maker, pour the ice cream into a medium-sized container, and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before scooping and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the sugar is fully dissolved before freezing to prevent graininess.
- For best results, use a bakery-style cupcake with frosting for added texture and flavor.
- You can substitute sprinkles with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping for easier serving.
- Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes (churning)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker (Churning)
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Birthday Cake Ice Cream, Homemade Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream with Cupcakes, Celebration Dessert, Rainbow Sprinkles Ice Cream
