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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Cake Batter Ice Cream

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This has to be one of my best dessert recipes yet. I mean it.


What's better than cake batter? Obviously chocolate, but can you think of anything else?

I can't.

A few years ago, my family and I would go to this place called Ritter's. Except, they didn't serve ice cream exactly. They served frozen custard. If you've never had frozen custard I suggest you go buy yourself some, because it is delicious. My favorite flavor was cake batter. It was rich, creamy, and tasted like cake on a cone.


I haven't had cake batter ice cream in years, but this past week I finally decided it was time to make a healthier version of it. I did a quick Google search and came up with a ton of cake batter ice cream recipes all with actual cake mix in it. For some reason, that didn't really appeal to me so I had to get a little creative.

I knew I would be using vanilla and almond extract, but that didn't seem like it would be enough to perfectly replicate the cake batter flavor. And then I came across this recipe, took one quick look at the ingredients, did a little bit of experimenting, and bam! Cake batter ice cream.



14 oz. milk (I used a dab of full-fat coconut milk and the rest just lite coconut milk)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. butter extract (if you're really against using butter extract, which is vegan, try a tablespoon or so of actual butter)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 vanilla bean (if you don't have a vanilla bean, use another teaspoon of vanilla)
1/4 c. honey or agave or maple syrup
pinch salt
as many sprinkles as your heart desires ;)
optional: chocolate chips, frosting, cake pieces, etc.

1. In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Whisk to combine.
2. Pour into your ice cream maker and let it run for 15-20 minutes. During the last five minutes, pour in any additional add-ins.
3. Top with whipped coconut cream, fudge, or maybe even frosting. It's up to you!
4. Enjoy your delicious homemade cake batter ice cream.


Inquiry of the Day:

Have you ever tried frozen custard? If you did, what was your favorite flavor? If not, what's your favorite ice cream flavor?

I have two favorite ice cream flavors: the first is Moose tracks and the second is peppermint, the kind you can only during Christmas. Yum. :)

6 comments:

  1. Mmmm this sounds really good! I love how there is no flour (paleo of course). I've never even heard of butter extract, but I'll be on the look out for it!

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    1. I hadn't heard of butter extract either until I saw it at the store a few weeks ago. It really does a great job of mimicking the taste of butter. But I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.... ;) Have a great week!

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  2. I am drooling now! This sounds super tasty, and I can't wait to make it! Is butter extract something you can get at any old grocery store, or do you have to buy it online?

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    1. Thanks! I got my butter extract at Kroger, which is an "any old grocery store" I guess. But if you can't find it where you live, Amazon probably has it.

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  3. Darcie5/20/2013

    I was sad to walk by an ice cream shop where I have bought birthday cake ice cream for my birthday in the past. Thought recreating it at home would be way too hard. Thanks so much for sharing!

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    1. Your welcome! Thank you for commenting and visiting my site!
      Every time my family goes out to have ice cream I have to sit and watch them eat it. It really is no fun! Good thing there are ice cream makers to the rescue! lol! ;)

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