A creamy and ultra-decadent cake batter milkshake to help you celebrate your "very merry unbirthday" anytime you want! Only three ingredients, plus an option to make this delicious cake batter shake boozy!
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Alright, for the longest time, I said I wouldn't use boxed cake mix in any of my recipes. And I resisted for two and a half years. I even considered making my own cake mix, but that isn't the same because it won't have that buttery taste, or that familiar imitation vanilla flavor.
Finally, after having my little cousin (who just turned 10 recently) beg me for a week straight to make him cake batter favored things, I caved and made him this cake batter milkshake. (For my daughter who I don't let drink milkshakes, had my birthday cake smoothie instead).
I have to admit, I did miss boxed cake mix. I really missed it. I was surprised at how much I actually missed it. Maybe this blog is going in a new direction..... Naaaaaah! But it was a really nice treat to have and tide me over for a while!
I loved how thick and delectable the cake batter made the vanilla milkshake base. I wanted to have another glass the second I was finished my first! But I held off because I also had cake that day too. Shameful? Yes. Ashamed? Not one bit.
You don't have to be like me though because this cake batter milkshake is enough to satisfy most normal people who don't basically live off dessert. It's sweet and satisfying and hits all the right spots. You can also get a little fun with it too by making it boozy.
Obviously I didn't give the impressionable 1 year old a boozy milkshake, but you better believe I added a bit of something extra to mine! I recommend the whipped cream flavored vodka, or even the cake flavored one if you can get your hands on it! I don't see that flavor around as often as the whipped cream. Of you can go for unflavored vodka.
I like to keep this blog more or less a happy place. I don't like to get into world events or anything like that here because when you are looking for a cake batter milkshake, you are probably not interested in getting into any of that, and I get it. Me too. Me freaking too, friend.
I just want to say this. The only way people should be divided is people who like cake batter milkshakes, and people who don't. And the only disputes we should have would be to put sprinkles in the milkshake, or on top. Come on, everyone. let's just remember to love each other!
And that's it. I won't get into it anymore. I am choosing to keep my piece of internet happy and your bellies full!
Eat on and smile, loves!
Recipe Card
![Every day is your birthday with this cake batter milkshake! Why celebrate your [un]birthday any other way?](https://cookienameddesire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cake-batter-milkshake-320x320.jpg)
Cake Batter Milkshake
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream or cake batter ice cream
- ½ cup funfetti dry cake mix
- 1 ⅓ cup whole milk
Optional
- ⅓ cup flavored vodka I recommend whipped cream or cake flavored
- 1 ½ tablespoon frosting
- sprinkles
- chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- In a blender, add the ice cream, cake mix, and milk.
- Blend on low to mix the ingredients, then slowly bring the speed up to high, then blend for about 30 seconds. If using the vodka, add in and blend for another 20 seconds.
- Optionally line the rim of your cups with frosting, then roll in the sprinkles. Add chocolate syrup to the insides of the glasses.
- Pour the milkshakes into your glasses. Optionally top with whipped cream and more sprinkles. Serve cold
Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says
I miss funfetti cake mix like you have NO idea. I so wish I was your cousin right now!
Maryanne | the little epicurean says
Love it! (And I'd definitely add that optional whipped cream vodka.) I've never thought about adding cake mix to a milkshake, but it's such a great idea!
Celeste | The Whole Serving says
Looks delicious. I love that the chocolate is not completely mixed into the shake.
Miranda says
This milkshake is gorgeous! The pictures are absolutely amazing!
Taylor - Lights Camera Catwalk says
Wow, this looks and sounds DELISH!
Xx Taylor
http://lightscameracatwalk.com
Phyllis says
This looks so delicious- and those pictures are really fun!!
xo,
Phyllis
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Rachel @ Mesa Cooking Co. says
Love this! Looks totally amazing and addicting. I completely get the difficulty of giving into cake mix - I'm the same way! The thing is though, sometimes cake mix is really, really GOOD. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
Amanda says
Yeah, it's been a while since I had cake mix and it was just so incredibly satisfying!
amanda says
Ms. Amanda Powell for president and sprinkles for all! I LOVE all of your posts, Amanda. Thank you for brightening my day. You have a true gift of photography--the falling sprinkles are magical! I hope you are doing well.
Always following and waiting for more drool-worthy screen shots!
Best to you,
Amanda
Amanda says
Thank you so much! You really made my day with this comment!! I am trying to figure out "food in motion" and the sprinkles were an experiment with that. Hopefully you get to try the milkshake one day soon 🙂 xx
Heather Kinnaird says
all I can say is YUM!!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
This milkshake looks epic! Love the delicious chocolate syrup dripping everywhere 🙂
Kristen Chidsey says
YUM! Like crazy good! Unfortunately I have blood sugar issues so I can't live sweet treats like you--but this may be worth the spike 🙂
Amanda says
I know how you feel! My grandmother is staying with me and she is diabetic. It's hard for her cause she has a sweet tooth, but can't indulge like she used to. She likes to just get a spoonful from someone else just so she can get a taste. Maybe halve the recipe and split one milkshake with someone? 🙂