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Funfetti Ice Cream

Prepare for a whimsical treat with this Funfetti Ice Cream. Chock full of birthday cake chunks and rainbow sprinkles, it's perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a sweet pick-me-up.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Churn & Harden2 hours 35 minutes
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 4117kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

  • Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker ICE70
  • Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker ICE30
  • Long Scoop Ice Cream Storage Tubs
  • Ice Cream Storage Tubs, 1 quart

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ⅔ cup yellow cake mix dry
  • 2 cup heavy cream or Half & Half
  • 2 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles or any color, to mix into ice cream
  • 2 vanilla frosted cupcakes or two pieces of frosted vanilla cake
  • ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles for layering in the the tub
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Instructions

  • Whisk together the sugar and yellow cake mix in a large mixing bowl.
    ¾ cup sugar, ⅔ cup yellow cake mix
  • Add the cream, milk, and vanilla extract, beating with an electric hand mixer until combined.
    2 cup heavy cream, 2 cup whole milk, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pour the birthday cake ice cream base into the ice cream maker freezer bowl and set program to "ice cream" mode, or follow the manufacturer's instructions for churning ice cream.
  • Just before the churning cycle ends, add ¼ cup of rainbow sprinkles and let the last minute or two of the churn cycle complete.
    ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
  • Remove the dasher, scraping the ice cream back into the freezer bowl.
  • Crumble the two frosted cupcakes up into small pieces.
    2 vanilla frosted cupcakes
  • Transfer half of the ice cream to an insulated ice cream storage container, or lined loaf pan, and distribute half the crumbled cupcakes mixture and 2 tablespoons of rainbow sprinkles on top of the ice cream.
    ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
  • Repeat with the remaining half of the ice cream, crumbled cupcakes, and the last 2 tablespoons of rainbow sprinkles.
  • Cover the insulated ice cream tub and set in your freezer for the 'hardening' stage, about 2 hours.
    PRO TIP: You can of course enjoy your Funfetti ice cream while in this soft serve stage also, but it will take the hardening stage to make it firm enough to scoop into balls.

Notes

  • Pre-Freeze Your Bowl: Make sure the Cuisinart freezer bowl is completely frozen, ideally for 24 hours. A well-chilled bowl is essential for proper churning.
  • Chill Your Base: After mixing your ice cream base, chill it thoroughly in the refrigerator. A colder base churns faster and results in a smoother ice cream.
  • Don't Over-Churn: Churn the ice cream until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. It will continue to firm up in the freezer. Over-churning can lead to an icy texture.
  • Fold in Cake Gently: Add your crumbled cake in layers when transferring to a lined loaf pan. This helps maintain the integrity of the cake pieces. Don't dump them in the churning ice cream, as they will break up too much!
  • Freeze for Firmness: After churning, transfer the ice cream to an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4-6 hours to allow it to harden to a scoopable consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 4117kcal | Carbohydrates: 423g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 242g | Saturated Fat: 148g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 64g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 717mg | Sodium: 2965mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 339g | Vitamin A: 8556IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1892mg | Iron: 6mg
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