This homemade cake batter ice cream is so easy to make, and doesn’t even require an ice cream maker!

This no-churn cake batter ice cream is thick, rich and creamy, just like what you’d get from your favorite ice cream shop!

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Have you ever made homemade ice cream? Many people are intimidated by the idea, but it’s actually easier than you’d think!

I used to think all ice cream makers involved a bunch of salt and a hand crank, so I was a little intimidated.

I eventually bought an ice cream maker and realized it can really be super simple to make homemade ice cream.

Then, things got even easier when I discovered how to make no-churn ice creams that don’t even require an ice cream maker!

That’s how I make my cookies and cream ice cream, pistachio ice cream, speculoos ice cream, orange creamsicle ice cream, and decadent chocolate peanut butter ice cream.

I first enjoyed cake batter ice cream many years ago when Cold Stone Creamery first came to our area. I was hooked from the start!

So recently, I decided to try making homemade cake batter ice cream!

Homemade Cake Batter Ice Cream without Eggs

A lot of ice cream bases start out with a sweet custard, made with eggs that is cooked on the stove top. The base is then churned as it freezes, which aerates it and breaks up ice crystals, so it ends up nice and smooth.

But with no-churn ice cream, the sweetness is provided by sweetened condensed milk, and the creaminess is provided by fluffy whipped cream, so it is an easy eggless recipe!

This base can be endlessly customized, just as it is here in this cake batter ice cream!

More Delicious Recipes for Frozen Treats:

• Refreshing Pineapple Sorbet
• Homemade Strawberry Popsicles
• No-Churn Lemon Ice Cream

How to Make the Best Cake Batter Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

It’s really easy to make this simple 4-ingredient recipe!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Yellow Cake Mix
• Sprinkles (optional)

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Whip the cream. First, you’ll start by using an electric mixer to whip up the cream until stiff peaks form.

Fold together. Next, you’ll gently fold the sweetened condensed milk and cake mix into the whipped cream until fully incorporated. It will start to become thick and pudding-like. Once that’s combined, carefully add in the sprinkles, if using.

Freeze. Pour into a freezer-safe container (I absolutely LOVE this insulated ice cream storage container–it’s the perfect size and shape for scooping and it’s ideal for bringing your ice cream to a summer BBQ or potluck).

Freeze until firm, at least 6-8 hours. Then, scoop (this is my favorite ice cream scoop) and serve!

Notes and Adaptations:

• Feel free to omit the sprinkles or change it up to use different colors based on the season or celebration!
• Cake mix contains raw flour. To reduce risk of bacterial illness, you can choose to toast the cake mix in the oven prior to using in the ice cream.