Funfetti Birthday Cake

Directions

1. 1Whisk the milk, cream, sweetened condensed milk, and dry cake mix until smooth and lump-free.
2. 2Stir in the vanilla, then let any foam settle.
3. 3Pour into a Creami pint below the max line, seal, and freeze flat for 24 hours.
4. 4Run the ICE CREAM preset, Re-spinning with a splash of milk if crumbly.
5. 5Add the sprinkles to a center well and use the Mix-In program so they stay bright.
6. 6Scoop and serve.

Tips

• Freeze the pint completely flat and level for 16-24 hours so the Creami can spin evenly; a tilted pint leads to uneven texture.
• If your result comes out crumbly or powdery after spinning, add a splash of milk or cream and re-spin until creamy.
• Use the Ice Cream setting for this recipe since the mixture has enough fat from the cream and condensed milk to create a smooth frozen base.

Variations

• Swap the vanilla extract for almond extract and use funfetti sprinkles to change the flavor profile slightly.
• Make a birthday cake crunch version by folding in crushed vanilla wafer cookies before freezing the pint.
• Use chocolate cake mix instead of yellow cake mix and keep the same proportions for a chocolate birthday cake version.

FAQ

Can I use skim milk instead of whole milk?

You can, but the result will be icier and less creamy since whole milk has more fat. Stick to whole or at least 2% milk for the best texture after spinning.

My pint didn't freeze solid after 20 hours. What do I do?

Check that your freezer is at 0F or below. A warmer freezer takes longer; give it another 4-6 hours and make sure the pint is sitting flat on a level shelf.

Can I make this lighter or lower calorie?

Yes, replace the heavy cream with half and half and use regular evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk, then reduce the cake mix to 3/4 cup. It won't be quite as rich but will still spin smoothly.

The mixture separated after thawing. Is it still good to spin?

Yes, this is normal. Just stir it gently to recombine before freezing the pint again, and it will spin fine once fully frozen solid.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated