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This Ninja Creami cake batter ice cream is ultra creamy, packed with classic birthday cake flavor, and tastes surprisingly close to real cake batter ice cream from an ice cream shop. With colorful sprinkles and a smooth creamy texture, it’s an easy high protein dessert that instantly feels a little more fun.
If you’ve been debating getting a Ninja Creami machine, summer is honestly the perfect time to finally try one. This cake batter ice cream is ultra creamy, tastes like birthday cake batter, and has the kind of funfetti-style vibe that makes homemade ice cream feel way more exciting.
The sprinkles, butter extract, and almond extract give it that classic cake flavor while still feeling balanced enough for an everyday summer dessert.
And if you’re looking for more Ninja Creami recipes, I have a full collection of Ninja Creami recipes with everything from fruity flavors to high-protein desserts and classic ice cream flavors.
Everything You Love About Birthday Cake Ice Cream
This cake batter ice cream made in a Ninja Creami has all of the fun, nostalgic flavor of birthday cake ice cream with a creamy texture that feels just like real ice cream shop ice cream.
Here’s why you’ll love it:
- Easier than traditional homemade ice cream. No custards, churning, or complicated steps required. Just freeze the base and let the Ninja Creami do the work.
- Ultra creamy texture. The Ninja Creami creates a smooth, creamy texture that tastes much richer than most high-protein ice creams.
- High in protein. Protein powder makes the ice cream feel more balanced while still tasting like a real dessert.
- Classic birthday cake flavor. The butter extract, almond extract, and sprinkles give the ice cream that classic flavor.
- Easy to customize. Mix in frosting, Golden Oreos, extra sprinkles, or your favorite toppings to make it your own.
- Perfect for summer. This is the kind of fun frozen dessert both kids and adults will want to keep in the freezer all summer long.
Ingredient Notes
For full recipe instructions and complete list of ingredients, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Vanilla protein powder: Adds protein and sweetness while helping create a creamy texture. Use a protein powder you already love since the flavor impacts the overall tastes of the ice cream. I love Clean Simple Eats Vanilla Protein Powder.
- Vanilla pudding mix: Gives the ice cream a smoother, creamier texture and adds more classic cake batter flavor.
- Milk: 2% milk keeps the base creamy without making it too heavy, but whole milk will create an even richer texture.
- Butter extract: This is one of the key ingredients that gives the ice cream that nostalgic birthday cake flavor.
- Almond extract: Adds a classic funfetti-style bakery flavor sound in birthday cake desserts. A little goes a long way.
- Rainbow sprinkles: Add color, texture, and the fun birthday cake look.
Optional Mix-Ins
You can easily customize depending on the flavor you’re craving or what mix-ins you have on hand.
- Vanilla frosting: Makes the ice cream taste even more like real cake batter ice cream from an ice cream shop.
- Golden oreos: Add extra sweetness and texture while giving the ice cream more of a birthday cake cookie flavor.
- White chocolate chips: They pair especially well with the sweet birthday cake flavor.
How to Make Ninja Creami Cake Batter Ice Cream
One of the best things about the Ninja Creami is how simple it makes homemade cream. Just mix, freeze, spin, and enjoy.
- Add the protein powder, pudding mix, milk, almond extract, and butter extract to the Ninja Creami pint container.
- Whisk together until completely combined. Then freeze for 24 hours on a level surface.
- Place the pint container in the Ninja Creami outer bowl and secure the lid with blade, then install in the machine. Run lite ice cream mode 1x, then check the consistency. If crumbly, run the re-spin mode 1x.
- Create a small hole in the center of the ice cream. Add the sprinkles, frosting, and golden oreos if using before pressing the mix-in button. Scoop and enjoy!
Jamie’s Tips
Expert Recipe Tips
- Freeze the pint completely flat. A level surface helps the ice cream freeze evenly for the smoothest texture.
- Re-spin if the ice cream looks crumbly. This is completely normal, especially with high-protein ones. A quick re-spin creates a much creamier texture.
- Don’t skip the butter and almond extracts. These two ingredients are what give the ice cream that classic birthday cake flavor.
- Add mix-ins after spinning. This keeps the texture creamy.
- Let the pint sit for a few minutes before spinning if frozen very solid. This will help the Ninja Creami process the ice cream more evenly.
FAQs
This is completely normal. Simply run the re-spin cycle once to create a smoother, creamier texture. If it still looks dry, add a small splash of milk before re-spinning again.
When combined with the almond extract and sprinkles, it creates that classic cake batter flavor.
Yes. Whole milk will create a richer texture, while lower-fat milk options still work well. The final creaminess may vary depending on the milk you use.
Yes. Store leftovers in the original pint container with the lid sealed tightly. After refreezing, simply use the re-spin setting again before serving.
How to Store
Store the ice cream in the original Ninja Creami pint container with the lid tightly sealed. Keep the pint frozen for up to 1-2 weeks for the best texture and flavor.
After refreezing, the ice cream will become firm again. Simply run the Ninja Creami on the re-spin setting before serving to bring back the creamy texture.
Texture tip: If the ice cream looks dry or crumbly after re-spinning, add a small splash of milk before running the re-spin cycle again.
Make-ahead tip: This is a great frozen dessert to keep in the freezer during warmer months since you can easily customize the mix-ins depending on what you’re craving.
More Ninja Creami Recipes
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NInja Creami Cake Batter Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 scoops vanilla protein powder, (Clean Simple Eats is my favorite)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding, sugar-free or regular
- 1 1/2 cups milk, (I use 2%)
- 1/4 teaspoon butter extract
- 1/16 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons whipped vanilla frosting or golden oreos added as mix-ins
Instructions
- Mix the protein powder, pudding mix, milk, butter extract, and almond extract in the Ninja Creami pint container using a small whisk or spoon until completely combined.
- Freeze for 24 hours on a level surface.
- Place the pint container in the Ninja Creami outer bowl and secure the lid with the blade, then install onto the machine. Run lite ice cream mode 1x, then check the consistency. If crumbly, re-spin mode 1x.
- Create a small hole in the center of the ice cream. Add sprinkles, frosting, and golden oreos if using before pressing the mix-in button.
- Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
- Freeze the pint completely level. This ensures the smoothest texture.
- Re-spin if crumbly. If the ice cream looks crumbly after the first spin, simply run the re-spin cycle once. Add a small splash of milk if needed for a creamier texture.
- Don’t skip the extracts. They give the ice cream the birthday cake flavor.
- Add mix-ins after spinning. This keeps the texture creamy.
- Nutritional information will vary depending on optional mix-ins used.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
Food photography by Marie-Catherine Dubé.
