Birthday Cake Milkshake
Easy Home Cooking
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this milkshake brings classic birthday flavor in under 10 minutes. It’s thick, colorful, and sweet—with a hint of nostalgia thanks to the yellow or white cake mix. Topped with whipped cream and cherries, it’s perfect for birthdays—or any day that needs a little joy.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Blend Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 7 minutes mins
Servings 2 large shakes
Calories 580 kcal
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 to 1¼ cups cold milk
- ¼ cup yellow or white cake mix
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles or jimmies
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Extra sprinkles
- Maraschino cherries
Add vanilla ice cream, cold milk, and cake mix to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add sprinkles and pulse briefly (1–2 times) to combine without overmixing.
Pour into a tall glass.
Top with whipped cream, more sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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- You can use white cake mix for a more classic flavor, or funfetti mix for even more color and sweetness.
- For safety, heat-treat the dry cake mix before use if desired.