This No Churn Birthday Cake Ice Cream is an easy Funfetti Ice Cream that is a no-churn recipe that anyone can make at home. Make it for birthdays or just because!
For about $5.60, you can enjoy this yummy ice cream. The recipe makes ten servings for only $0.56 per serving!
For more festive birthday treats, make Birthday Rice Krispie Treats or Birthday Cookies (you can see them in the pictures below!).
No Churn Birthday Cake Ice Cream
This Birthday Cake Ice Cream recipe will make everyone happy! Young and old alike love it. And it is a no-churn recipe, so it is super easy to make.
Now you don’t have to lick the bowl after making a cake; you can make this recipe instead and lick the ice cream!
This recipe takes the classic flavor of Funfetti cake batter and turns it into a cool and creamy version. The cold texture of the rich, bold, buttery vanilla flavor is everything your ice cream dreams are made of. The sprinkles mixed in are like the cherry on top!
We have a lot of summer birthdays in my family and extended. From the end of June to the beginning of September, we have over 10 birthdays, including mine! So during the summer months, we get a little tired of birthday cake.
Crazy talk, I know. But, I came up with this recipe for my birthday to change things up a little. Plus, it’s so stinkin’ hot here still. I don’t want to turn on the oven if I don’t have to!
Ingredients and Cost
Per Serving Cost: $0.56
Recipe Cost: $5.60
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream – $3.51
- ½ cup Funfetti cake mix – $0.30
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk – $1.23
- 1 Tablespoon butter – $0.10
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract – $0.31
- 3 Tablespoons Funfetti Frosting + sprinkles – $0.15
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.
This Funfetti Ice Cream is SO easy to make. Let me show you how!
Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients for this Funfetti Birthday Cake Ice Cream recipe.
- Add 1 ½ cup of the cream, Funfetti mix, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add the sprinkles from the frosting mix, reserving a few for later. Stir to combine.
- Beat the remaining 1 cup of cream. Add it to the bowl and gently whisk in until combined.
- Add half of the ice cream mixture to your container. Top with 3-4 tablespoons of the frosting.
- Pour the remaining ice cream mixture on top. Mix the icing into the ice cream using a skewer. Move the skewer in a figure-eight pattern.
- Add the reserved sprinkle to the top. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.
- Scoop, serve, and celebrate!
Recipe Variations
- You can switch up the cake mix to change the flavor. Some of my favorites are red velvet (make sure you change the frosting to cream cheese!), lemon, spice, and carrot.
- I like to change up the icing color to match the party’s theme or the colors of the holiday.
Storage Tips
SERVE: You can keep the ice cream out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before it becomes too soupy.
STORE AND FREEZE: This Funfetti Ice Cream will keep in an air-tight container in the freezer for about 2 months, but I doubt it will last that long!
Cook’s Tools:
- ice cream storage container
- ice cream scoop
- mixing bowl
- handheld mixer
- rubber scraper
Recipe FAQs
For exact measurements of each ingredient, see the recipe card below. Here is a quick list of what you need to make this ice cream at home.
Heavy Whipping Cream
Funfetti Cake Mix
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Butter
Vanilla Extract
Funfetti frosting and sprinkles
Imagine your favorite vanilla birthday cake batter in a cold and creamy texture. Add in some sprinkles, and now you know what the flavor of this Birthday Cake Ice Cream is!
There are 429 calories for every one cup of ice cream. One scoop is worth the calories every once in a while, in my opinion!
More Ice Cream Dessert Recipes
- Decadent Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
- Fresh Peach Ice Cream
- Vanilla Frozen Custard Ice Cream
- Holy Cannoli Ice Cream
- Loaded No-Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream
- Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Brownie Ice Cream Sundaes
- Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Birthday Cake Ice Cream (Funfetti Ice Cream)
Ingredients
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream divided
- ½ cup Funfetti cake mix
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 Tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons Funfetti Frosting + the sprinkles
Instructions
- Add 1 ½ cup of the cream, Funfetti mix, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add the sprinkles from the frosting mix, reserving a few for later. Stir to combine.
- Beat the remaining 1 ½ cup of cream. Add it to the bowl and gently whisk in until combined.
- Add half of the ice cream mixture to the container. Top with 3 tablespoons of frosting.
- Pour the remaining ice cream mixture on top. Mix the icing into the ice cream using a skewer. Move the skewer in a figure-eight pattern.
- Add the reserved sprinkle to the top. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.
- Scoop, serve, and enjoy!
Divya Prakash says
Love this Ice cream. So easy to make and delicious!!
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
I love the FunFetti Ice Cream idea for birthday celebrations. More than half of our birthday celebrations are in the fall, we have 5, and this idea for ice cream will be a big hit with the kids. They will definitely love it.
Mary says
I might be in trouble if I start making this ice cream! I might not be able to stop eating it! My girls and I love funfetti!
Healing Tomato says
I love a good birthday cake. Your recipe is very creative. Who doesn’t love funfetti, right? You are very creative.
Kendall says
Thank you so much for this amazing recipe! I’m a nanny, so I’m always trying to find fun recipes that keep my young kiddos entertained! My girls had a blast making this with me, and it’s so rewarding to see them feeling helpful and empowered when they play a role in making the food they eat. The fun colors and sprinkles are definitely a plus!
Jillian says
Kendall, I am so glad you had fun making this with the kids you nanny. And I agree, this is a great recipe to get the kids involved to boost their kitchen confidence. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Elizabeth says
This ice cream is absolutely perfect for summer birthdays! My kids loved it and I did too!
Jillian says
Elizabeth, I am thrilled it was a hit! 🙂
Irina says
I love the recipe! What a great alternative to a summertime birthday cake! It is even better 🙂
Tara says
Such a fun and festive recipe! I love that you made the ice cream no-churn. It looks amazing with all those sprinkles. Yum!