Birthday Cake Milkshake

Dolce Flav

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Dolce Flav

Servings

2

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

This rich and creamy Birthday Cake Milkshake blends vanilla ice cream, milk, and high-quality Birthday Cake Flavoring to create a nostalgic cake-batter taste with a smooth, thick texture. Everything is mixed in a blender for a fast, sweet treat that tastes like a bakery-style dessert in drink form. Topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles, this milkshake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you’re craving a fun dessert drink.

Ingredients

3 cups vanilla ice cream
3/4 cup whole milk (or more for a thinner shake)
1–1.5 tsp Birthday Cake Flavoring / Extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
Whipped cream for garnish
Optional: 1–2 tbsp dry cake mix for extra richness

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Directions

Add Base Ingredients to the Blender Add vanilla ice cream, whole milk, Birthday Cake Flavoring, and vanilla extract to a blender.
Blend Until Smooth and Creamy Blend on medium-high speed until the milkshake is thick, smooth, and fully combined.
Add Sprinkles Add the rainbow sprinkles and pulse once or twice just to mix them in without overblending.
Adjust Thickness Add more milk for a thinner texture or extra ice cream for a thicker shake.
Serve and Garnish Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream, extra sprinkles, and a drizzle of syrup if desired.

Recipe Note

10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I use a different extract?

Birthday Cake Flavoring is key for the bakery-style taste, but you can mix it with vanilla or butter extract.

2. Can I make it thicker?

Yes—add more ice cream or a spoonful of dry cake mix for extra richness.

3. Can I make it dairy-free?

Use dairy-free ice cream and almond or oat milk.

4. Do I have to add sprinkles?

No, but they create that classic birthday cake look and texture.

5. Can I make this milkshake ahead of time?

Milkshakes are best served immediately, but you can freeze and reblend later.

6. How strong should the Birthday Cake Flavoring be?

1 tsp gives a soft flavor; 1.5 tsp creates a bold bakery-style taste.

7. Can I add cake crumbs?

Yes—blend in 1–2 tablespoons of baked cake crumbs for texture.

8. Can I make a lower-sugar version?

Use sugar-free ice cream and omit the cake mix.

9. What milk works best?

Whole milk creates the creamiest texture, but any milk works.

10. Can I turn this into a freakshake-style dessert?

Yes—top with frosting, sprinkles, cake chunks, or a cupcake for an over-the-top birthday shake.