How to Make the Best Ever Birthday Cake Milkshake
This fun birthday cake shake is the perfect way to celebrate at home—creamy, rich, and easy to make!
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My kids love visiting the local Soda Jerk Milkshake Bar and similar places in Scottsdale. Their over-the-top milkshakes are fun and delicious, but at $14+ each, they’re a bit pricey as a “just because” treat.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy them!
Today, I wanted to share an easy base shake recipe that recreates Aubrey and Owen’s favorite flavors of fun milkshakes, but in a way that anyone can make quickly!
This birthday cake shake is a dreamy, over-the-top dessert that tastes like your favorite milkshake from a stand, but it’s made right at home. With rich vanilla flavor, whipped cream, and real cake on top, this fun shake is a perfect sweet treat for birthdays, celebrations, or just because.
What You’ll Love About This Birthday Cake Shake Recipe:
Ingredients Needed for the Best Birthday Cake Shake
How to Make a Birthday Cake Milkshake
- Start by frosting the rim of your tall glass with vanilla frosting, then gently roll the edge in rainbow sprinkles. Set aside while you prepare the milkshake.
- In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, whole milk, and vanilla frosting. Blend for at least 30 seconds until smooth and creamy. If your blender is less powerful, you may need to soften the ice cream slightly or use it for a little longer.
- Pour the milkshake into the prepared glass and top with a slice of vanilla cake. Then, pile on whipped cream (canned or homemade) and finish with a cherry. Serve immediately with a thick straw or spoon.
- You can easily double your ingredients to make 3-4 milkshakes!
Find the measurements and full recipe below!
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Can’t Find a Mini Cake? Use Cupcakes!
If your grocery store or Walmart doesn’t have the small $5 cake, no worries. You can easily swap in one or two frosted cupcakes. You can either use a whole cupcake per shake or cut one in half and place it on top of the whipped cream instead. You’ll get the same fun look and flavor without needing to buy a whole cake.
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Tips for Getting the Cake to Stay on Top
Wondering how to balance the cake on your milkshake? Try laying a clean popsicle stick or wooden skewer across the glass and resting the cake on top. It’s a super easy hack that works especially well with taller slices or larger cupcakes.
Want to Make It Chocolate Instead?
To turn this into a chocolate cake shake, simply substitute chocolate ice cream for vanilla, use chocolate frosting, and top with chocolate cake. Drizzle with chocolate sauce or hot fudge for a decadent twist on the original.
Pro Tips for the Best Birthday Cake Milkshake
- Use a high-speed blender to make sure everything mixes smoothly.
- Don’t skip the frosting in the shake—it really helps mimic the cake batter milkshake flavor.
- Serve right away for the best consistency. This milkshake doesn’t store well for later.
- Try Funfetti cake mix if you’re baking your own mini cake or cupcakes—it adds color and extra fun.
This birthday cake shake is a delicious treat that brings celebration vibes without leaving home. Whether you’re serving it up for a birthday, holiday, or just for fun during summer break, it’s a great idea that’s quick to make and totally worth the whipped cream mustache.
Easy Cake Shake
Skip the overpriced shake shop and make this rich, creamy birthday cake milkshake at home in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
Milkshake
- 3 cups Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- ⅔ cup Whole Milk
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla Frosting
Topping
- 2 slices of Vanilla cake
- Vanilla frosting, for the edge
- Rainbow Sprinkles (jimmies), for the edge and top
- Whipped Cream
- Maraschino Cherries
Instructions
- Start by frosting the rim of your glass(es) and adding sprinkles to the frosting, then set the glass(es) aside while you make the milkshake.
- Make the milkshake by adding the ice cream, milk, and two tablespoons of vanilla frosting to your blender and blending for at least 30 seconds. If you're using a weaker blender or your ice cream is too hard, you may need to blend for longer.
- Pour your milkshake into the glass(es).
- Add a slice of cake on top.
- Add whipped cream to the sides and on top of the cake.
- Add a cherry on top and enjoy!
Notes
This milkshake is best enjoyed as soon as possible and should not be saved for later. This recipe can be easily doubled to make 3 to 4 milkshakes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 892Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 439mgCarbohydrates: 115gFiber: 2gSugar: 99gProtein: 12g
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