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!
PrintRed 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
sanjay sharma
Your recipe looks absolutely amazing! Got to add this to my reading list.Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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Abigail
Love your blog and your photography!! I will definitely be trying out your recipes. justabigail
mwilmink
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.
joythebaker
Well, you can’t beat that!
Christy
This looks delicious! Thank you for a great recipe.
Erika
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!
Jennifer Luckenbill
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!
Kasumi
This recipe is BOMB! So easy (no tempering), so delicious (like, whoa), so……. it’s everything. XOXO
Samantha Simon
Joy, what is that container you’re using to store your delicious ice cream? Love the look.
joythebaker
Oh gosh… it’s just a 9×5-inch metal bread baking pan.
Hilary
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?
joythebaker
That’s supposed to happen. The cake will get a little more dry when it’s frozen.
Peggy N.
Made this ice cream over the weekend and man, was it good! Thanks Joy, for another awesome recipe!
Stacy
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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Joey Diana Gates
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!
Ffi
Joy your nails are so sweet…. thank you for sharing this, summer is here!
Stephanie | Worth Whisking
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!