If you love birthday cake AND ice cream, this recipe is for you! This homemade Ninja CREAMi version is packed with rich vanilla, creamy texture, and colorful sprinkles, giving you that classic cake batter taste in frozen form.
I’ve been making this for a while, and my family loves it! It’s like eating a birthday cake straight from Baskin Robbins—but made fresh at home.
My usual vanilla ice cream base includes cottage cheese for protein. But this time, I swapped it for cream cheese to mimic frosting. The result? A thick, creamy, cake-flavored dream.
It’s a certified kid favorite—just like cookies and cream, cookie monster, s’mores, marshmallow ice cream, and classic chocolate.
Trust me, this recipe is a celebration in a pint!
Jump to:
- Why This Birthday Cake Batter Ice Cream Is A Must-Try
- What is Birthday Cake Ice Cream?
- 🛒Ingredients
- Substitution and Additions
- How to Make Birthday Cake Batter Ice Cream
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Flavor Variations to Try
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Quick Tips
- Recipe FAQs
- Classic Ice Cream Flavors
- Did you try this recipe?
- Ninja CREAMi Birthday Cake Batter Ice Cream
Why This Birthday Cake Batter Ice Cream Is A Must-Try
- No pudding mix or gums! Just pure, creamy goodness.
- Easy to make. Blend, freeze, spin, and enjoy.
- Perfectly sweet. Balanced flavors without being overpowering.
- Tastes like real cake batter! Thanks to a special cake batter extract.
- Customizable! Add sprinkles, cookie crumbles, or white chocolate.
What is Birthday Cake Ice Cream?
Birthday cake ice cream tastes just like cake batter. It’s smooth, creamy, and packed with vanilla goodness.
Many store-bought versions contain artificial flavors. This homemade version is made with real ingredients.
It’s like licking the bowl of cake batter—without the raw eggs!
🛒Ingredients
This is just an overview—jump down to the full recipe card for exact amounts and detailed instructions!
- Half and Half – The perfect balance of creaminess without being too heavy.
- Vanilla Extract – Adds a warm, rich flavor.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Gives sweetness and a velvety texture.
- Cake Batter Flavor – I use LorAnn’s for that classic taste.
- Yellow Food Color – Optional, but makes it look more like cake batter. You can use blue if that’s what you prefer.
- Rainbow Sprinkles – I use Trader Joe’s all-occasion sprinkles!
Substitution and Additions
- Half & Half → Heavy Cream + Whole Milk (Equal Parts)
- Sweetened Condensed Milk → Evaporated Milk + Sugar
- Cake Batter Extract → Vanilla + Almond Extract (¼ teaspoon each)
- White chocolate chips
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Chopped birthday cake Oreos
How to Make Birthday Cake Batter Ice Cream
- Blend It Up – Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Freeze It – Pour into a Ninja CREAMi pint and freeze for 24 hours.
- Spin It – Use the “Ice Cream” mode on your Ninja CREAMi. If it’s too crumbly, just Respin.
- Add Mix-Ins – Stir in sprinkles for extra texture.
- Enjoy! Scoop it out and top with extra sprinkles.
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Extra Sprinkles 🌈 – Because more color equals more fun!
- Cake Crumbles 🍰 – Fold in small cake pieces after spinning.
- White Chocolate Chips 🍫 – For extra sweetness and texture.
- Almond Slivers 🌰 – A subtle nutty crunch that pairs well with cake flavor.
Flavor Variations to Try
- Chocolate Birthday Cake – Add cocoa powder for a chocolate twist.
- Strawberry Cake Batter – Blend in freeze-dried strawberries.
- Keto Version – Use my keto vanilla base!
- Low-Calorie Version – Use my low-cal vanilla base.
- High-Protein Ice Cream – Use my protein vanilla base.
- Dairy-Free – Swap dairy with coconut cream and oat milk.
- Funfetti Overload – Add vanilla cake pieces and extra sprinkles.
- Cookies & Cream Birthday Cake – Crushed Oreos make it even better!
👪Serving Size
This recipe makes 4 servings in the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe—perfect for sharing (or not!).
🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Blender: Makes mixing ingredients effortless.
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker: The star of the show, perfect for creating creamy, smooth ice cream.
- Ninja Creami Pint Container: The pint container is essential for freezing and churning your ice cream mix.
Quick Tips
- Too crumbly? Add 1–2 tablespoon milk and re-spin.
- Taste before freezing! The base should be slightly sweeter since freezing dulls flavors.
- Flatten leftovers! This prevents damage when re-spinning.
- Reheating Options: Thaw slightly, microwave (ice cream setting), or re-spin.
- Using mix-ins? They will get pulverized—stir them in after spinning!
Recipe FAQs
Birthday cake ice cream became popular thanks to brands like Baskin Robbins and Cold Stone, who made it a staple flavor.
It’s sweet, creamy, and vanilla-forward, with a rich cake batter flavor.
Nope! Dairy and sugar aren’t great for dogs. Try making a dog-friendly banana ice cream instead.
Classic Ice Cream Flavors
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Thank you! - Rose
Ninja CREAMi Birthday Cake Batter Ice Cream
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe
- 1 Blender/ Food Processor
- 24 ounces Ninja Creami Pint Container
Ingredients
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Cake batter flavor
- 3 drops Yellow Food color
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Blend It Up – Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Freeze It – Pour into a Ninja CREAMi pint and freeze for 24 hours.
- Spin It – Use the “Ice Cream” mode on your Ninja CREAMi.
- Re-Spin If Needed – If it’s too crumbly, add a splash of milk and spin again.
- Add Mix-Ins – Stir in sprinkles or cookie crumbles for extra texture.
- Enjoy! Scoop it out and top with extra sprinkles.
Notes
- Too crumbly? Add 1–2 tablespoon milk and re-spin.
- Taste before freezing! The base should be slightly sweeter since freezing dulls flavors.
- Flatten leftovers! This prevents damage when re-spinning.
- Reheating Options: Thaw slightly, microwave (ice cream setting), or re-spin.
- Using mix-ins? They will get pulverized—stir them in after spinning!
Charlie Dyball says
is it the normal or the extra large?
Rose Sioson says
This is for XL Deluxe. 🙂
Rose Sioson says
Tastes just like birthday cake batter straight from the bowl—sweet, nostalgic, and a total crowd-pleaser. It’s one of those flavors that makes you smile from the first bite. Hope it brings a little celebration to your day—let me know if you try it!