Sunday, November 14, 2010

Cake Batter Ice Cream

I know, I know. It's cold outside. But big time ice cream lovers will eat this stuff rain or shine!
On a trip to Wisconsin in September for a wedding, Hubby and I stopped at a cute little cafe and tried their cake batter ice cream. It was delicious!
Let me explain. Who doesn't like licking the bowl clean when making cake? I know that some people frown on it because there is raw egg in the batter.
So here is the perfect solution. The egg used in this recipe is all cooked. And yet, when served, it has the same creaminess that cake batter does, and the SAME taste. It's great. I think next time I'm going to try a chocolate version. Or maybe just mix cookie crumbs in it.
Did I mention that a certain vanilla wafer compliments this ice cream wonderfully? Try it out! This would be a fun twist for a child's birthday. Top with some sprinkles and a birthday candle and ta-da!



Cake Batter Ice Cream
(recipe from allrecipes.com)

1 c. milk (I used low fat and none could be the wiser!)
1/2 c. granulated white sugar
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. heavy whipping cream
1 c. yellow or french vanilla cake mix

Whisk together all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan until everything is well blended. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F, keep whisking to make sure nothing on the bottom burns. The mixture will be nice and thick when it reaches the right temperature. Remove ice cream base from the heat and refrigerate until it's well chilled. Make sure to press a piece of plastic onto the surface of the base to prevent a skin from forming.
Once chilled, pour the ice cream base into your ice cream machine per the directions of the manufacturer. Stick in a freezer safe container and freeze for a couple of hours to firm up.
Note: This ice cream freezes up firm, so take out of the freezer 10-15 minutes before youy plan to serve it.


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16 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 14, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    I love what you have done with your blog! It looks fanstastic! My cousin will go crazy for this ice cream, thanks for sharing! Fall was a little more crazy than normal, but now that the snow is starting to fly, I think it may be time to start our Tuesday Tastes Party again! Are you ready to party?

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  2. AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    I'm so excited to see this recipe. I recently started making my own ice cream after getting an ice cream maker and this sounds so delicious! We eat ice cream year-round here - who cares if it's cold out, lol! I can't wait to try this - thank you!

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  3. LisaNovember 15, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    What delicious looking ice cream. I'm a big ice cream lover so I'd eat it even if I was freezing cold.

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  4. UnknownNovember 16, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Hey,

    That looks smashing..Mind if i dig in rite now??!!:)

    Dr.Sameena@

    http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com

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  5. bookaddict4realNovember 16, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    This looks really good I think the cookie variation would be good, also. Please stoop by my blog tonight and link up with me(@scrapaddict4sure.com)

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  6. ChristyNovember 16, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    I have some serious icecream lovers at my house - they would be all over this! Thanks for sharing it with us at the hearth and soul hop!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    I love homemade ice cream, but haven't had any in years. This recipe looks great though. Like you said, who doesn't love the memory of sampling the cake batter as a child? Thanks for passing along this recipe!

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  8. UnknownNovember 16, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    i always wondered how they got the ice cream to taste like cake batter...how smart to use the actual cake mix. i best try this soon...otherwise i will have to go to wisconsin and try it..and who wants to go to wisconsin in the winter ;) thanks for sharing this recipe with tuesday night supper club

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  9. NatalieNovember 16, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    I'm wondering how sweet it is but it does sound a very tempting recipe! I re-found my ice cream maker recently so I may just try it :)

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  10. UnknownNovember 16, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    WOW! I have got to get an ice cream maker and make this for my Wisconsin hubby! I'm your newest follower :) I'm hoping that you'll swing by my CSN giveaway and enter this week! :)

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  11. bookaddict4realNovember 17, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Wow this still looks good to me and thanks for linking up@scrapaddict4sure

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  12. BethNovember 18, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Stacia, This sounds delicious! Birthday Cake ice cream flavor is one of my favorites, and now I can make it myself! Thanks!
    Hugs, Beth

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  13. Miz HelenNovember 18, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    What a fun ice cream. My husband will just love this. Thank you for sharing.
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
    Miz Helen

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  14. a moderate lifeNovember 18, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    Oh Stacia! I SOOOO need an ice cream maker for christmas! Please tell santa! Your ice cream looks wonderful! I really love cake batter ice cream and vanilla the best. Chocolate comes in second. Thanks for sharing on the hearth and soul hop this week! All the best. Alex

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  15. JulieNovember 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    I love cake batter, any batter for that matter! This looks so good. It doesn't get any better than cake batter and ice cream.

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  16. Dr. Laura @ WhoIsLaura.comNovember 29, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    WOW! Cake batter ice cream? Can it get any better than that!?!? The children are going to love this one.

    Thanks for sharing with Dr. Laura's Tasty Tuesday!

    Dr. Laura

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