We have a history of doing ridiculous things in the name of ice cream since childhood, right? There’s no life lesson quite like learning how to both chew gum aaaannd eat ice cream when you order Blue Bubble Gum Ice Cream (a flavor surely sent down from the heavens). I was also master of ordering a dish of ice cream, clenching my child-fist around my spoon and stirring my ice cream a perfect milkshake consistency. Knowing when to stop stirring is key and this definitely felt just like cooking to my child-brain.
Ice cream is fun, with or without bubble gum. But really, the more playful the better because life is short and days are long and we need treats.
I put cake in ice cream because it seemed like something I would have literally jumped up and down for 30 years ago. I jumped up and down having a scoop for lunch in my kitchen… because I’m grown now and ice cream can be breakfast lunch and dinner if I’m feelin’ it (and a belly ache).
I need to let you in on the secrets of this ice cream:
- The Red Velvet cake is baked from a boxed cake mix. Gasp! I know. Guess what? It’s ok… like 100% ok. Cake mix is fantastic in this recipe because it’s easier (hallelujah) and the oil and sugar in cake mix makes this cake more freezer friendly so it’s not entirely crumbly and dry as it freezes into the ice cream.
- The cream cheese ice cream base is a simple combination of fatty and delicious dairy and comes together in a blender without having to cook egg yolks like a traditional ice cream base.
- As simple as I’m trying to make this… you’ll still need an actual ice cream maker. I have this higher end Breville ice cream machine which literally makes dreams come true. The more wallet friendly ice cream makers, like this work well too. Just remember to freeze the bowl overnight and after about 30 minutes of churning the ice cream, transfer it to a freezer safe container to freeze. I find that the freezer bowls only churn effectively for about 30 minutes, longer is just warming torture for the ice cream.
Buy sugar cones at the grocery. Dig the sprinkles out of the cake decorating drawer. It’s a party no matter what.
Nail art (I know… totally random) by: MAD Nails.
This ice cream recipe is based on this little bit of ice cream genius: Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream.
Photos by: Jon Melendez!
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Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 scant cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional but delicious)
- 2 cups crumbled red velvet cake (I baked a red velvet cake mix and crumbled half of it)
- sugar cones, for serving
Instructions
- To make the ice cream, combine the cream cheese, milk, cream, sugar, salt, and bourbon (if using), in the bowl of a large food processor fitted with a blade attachment.
- Blend on high speed until smooth. Depending on how softened your cream cheese was, there may be a few flecks of cream cheese remaining in the combined mixture. That’s ok!
- Transfer the mixture to the bowl of an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 30 to 45 minutes.
- After the ice cream is churned, please in a large freezer safe container and quickly stir large and small cake pieces into the ice cream. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firmed through, at least 4 hours.
- Scoop onto sugar cones and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
52 Responses
Very delicious
Your recipe looks absolutely amazing! Got to add this to my reading list.Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Love your blog and your photography!! I will definitely be trying out your recipes. justabigail
This recipe was delicious! I just want to eat that cream-cheese base forever. Also, FYI, it was easy to make without a machine – just whisked the base every 1/2 hr or so for 3-4 hrs until it was a nicely frozen consistency and then folded in the cake and left it overnight.
Well, you can’t beat that!
This looks delicious! Thank you for a great recipe.
Oh man, oh man, this looks a-mazing! I’ve been trying to decide what flavor of ice cream to make next and you’ve just solved my problem!
Thanks for the awesome recipe. I’ve made it twice since you posted it! Mine never came out looking quite like yours… probably because I didn’t measure the cake; I just baked up half a mix, each time. Still amazingly delicious, and it got rave reviews both times!
This recipe is BOMB! So easy (no tempering), so delicious (like, whoa), so……. it’s everything. XOXO
Joy, what is that container you’re using to store your delicious ice cream? Love the look.
Oh gosh… it’s just a 9×5-inch metal bread baking pan.
I tried out the recipe this week and it’s delicious! But I had a little problem with my larger cake pieces crumbling in the ice cream mixture. Any tips? Did I add the cake pieces too soon?
That’s supposed to happen. The cake will get a little more dry when it’s frozen.
Made this ice cream over the weekend and man, was it good! Thanks Joy, for another awesome recipe!
Since childhood, I always liked ice cream with different tasty ingredients. I’m so glad that I found this recipe. I can’t wait to try this ice cream.
Sincerely, Stacy
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My brother and I always stirred our ice cream! We called it making cake batter. Can’t wait to try this. I love making your double chocolate peanut butter ice cream recipe and this promises to be just as yummy-lish!
Joy your nails are so sweet…. thank you for sharing this, summer is here!
Ha! When I was young, I also used to stir my ice cream until it had a milkshake-like consistency! Is that just a kid thing? :)
I’m totally in love with this ice cream! I love trying different ice cream flavor combos, and this cream cheese ice cream base mixed with the red velvet cake is heavenly!
If the summer of 2016 is half as fun as these photos and that recipe then bring it on.
Hmmm, I think I see your Southern starting to peek out. :) I’ll definitely make this – which brand of box mix did you end up using?
What a fun flavor! I need to start making my own ice cream!
Kari
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Oh my this looks awesome! I love the idea of cream cheese ice cream and hell yes to cake in it!
I have a question because you use Kitchen Aid. I have the Kitchen Aid ice cream attachment that is basically the bowl that you freeze that comes with a special paddle. Have you tried using the bowl. I find it to be a bonus for space and yet another reason to use my mixer. Kitchen aid is a featured product it would be nice to see you using all the bonus attachments!
hi lisa! you’re right, i’m a KitchenAid fanatic, but I’ve never tried their ice cream attachment bowl since I have that larger machine. I’ll invest in it and use it this summer. thanks for the shout out!
This looks amazing. I love Baskin Robbins Red Velvet cake ice cream, but it was a seasonal flavor. I can make this anytime I want and I’m sure it’s even better since homemade is always better. I always got the bubblegum ice cream when I was a kid too:)
This honestly looks and sounds like the scrummiest thing I’ve ever come across! Thank you for sharing, I am definitely going to try this one!!
Holly at http://www.ldnmuse.com xx
Awesome nails. And I love that they were some of the first (and best) ones pictured on the MAD Nails webpage. :-)
This sounds amazing and I love your photos!
OMG that looks so delicious!! Thank you!
This ice cream looks heavenly! I’m so craving huuuuge scoops right now. This is so pretty and looks delicious. Red velvet is awesome. Combine it with fresh, smooth and tasty icecream and you get the perfect combo! thank you so much for sharing.
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looking lovely! just keep at it!
I love love love cake and ice cream very much! Every time I buy a cake, I literally put any flavour of ice cream on the cake!
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delicious! I’ll have some cake with my ice cream. love the addition of bourbon, as well.
This looks AMAZING. It kills me I can’t eat this right now! Bookmarking!
WOW! makes me drool! WOW…that is all (you better bet ya’ that I’m going to pin this! Perfect for summer!) ^_^
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Must. Have. This looks amazing, Joy!
Ice cream looks amazing but your dress is BEAUTIFUL!! Where is it from?
the dress is an old gem from Stitch Fix. thank you!!
Dying over this. Wish I had some right now!!!!
Man do I want that ice cream maker. It’s been on my wish list for ages, but the price is just so hefty I would need to make sooo much ice cream to justify it. But this ice cream almost makes it seem worth it to just take the plunge! I hate having to pre-freeze a bowl.
you’re right! it is a steep price for the better machine, but i will tell you… it’s a dramatic difference in the ice cream making experience if you do decide to take the plunge.
First of all, your manicure is amazing!!! And this ice cream recipe definitely looks like a childhood dream come true! Cake and ice cream in one cone?! Yes, please! Love it!
XO – Sarah
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I remember that blue bubble gum ice cream! I miss that stuff. Wonder where I can get it. Just yesterday I picked up one of those Nestle ice cream sandwiches, the long rectangular ones with the vanilla ice cream and soft chocolate cookies, in the name of childhood nostalgia.
I’m definitely making this cream cheese + red velvet cake ice cream, because kid me’s favorite way to enjoy ice cream was with birthday cake, sometimes on the side and sometimes mashed together. I also bought an ice cream maker a few months ago and have had so much fun playing with it, it seems about time for a new flavor!
Also, awesome nails! I was going to comment asking about them until I saw the link. Unfortunately way outside my radius, but great inspiration!
Oh wow. I mean, really… WOW!!
Gemma
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I love this! Such nice pictures and the ice cream looks super yummy! :D
I LOVE this flavour Joy!! That red velvet is super bright!
Years ago, I had leftover birthday cake and ice cream … my husband said that when he was a kid, his grandmother used to crumble leftover cake, brownies, cookies, etc. into ice cream so they never had plain ice cream when they visited. Yes … I crumbled the leftover birthday cake, frosting & all, into store-bought ice cream. YUM!! I can’t wait to try your version with this cream cheese based ice cream!!
I am so into this! And finally–a reasonable excuse to use cake mix!!! Love your nails!!
Suppose one wanted to make this vegan. Do you think I could sub coconut milk for both the whipping cream and whole milk?
I have to try this!!! Love the nail art too ;-)
OMG that looks delicious!!! Will definitely try this out today it’s so hot outside! Love your nails as well Joy!!! :)
Wow. I need an ice cream maker STAT. Beautiful pictures! My mouth is watering!