My Favorite Funfetti Cake Ice Cream

My Favorite Funfetti Cake Ice Cream its like two desserts in one! This ultra-creamy, kid-friendly treat is packed with crushed shortbread cookies, sugar cones, and loads of rainbow sprinkles. Plus it doesn’t need an ice cream maker! It’s perfect for creating sweet memories with your loved ones! Dairy-free + Gluten-free Option.

Nothing says celebration like a Funfetti-flavored dessert! I usually go for Funfetti Cake or Oreo Funfetti Cookies, but lately, I’ve been really into making homemade ice cream for summer. Out of all my no-churn ice cream flavors ---- This Funfetti Cake Ice Cream is my personal favorite. The bright sprinkles swirled into the creamy ice cream add such a fun pop of color that my kid loves, and I do too!

This homemade ice cream starts with a vanilla base from my OG vanilla ice cream recipe, then gets a fun twist with shortbread cookies + sugar cones for added texture. It's super versatile, so you can make it vegan + gluten-free if needed. Perfect for a summer cool-down or a cozy winter movie night—really, it’s great all year round! Haha.

If you're a lover of this ice cream recipe, then you're sure to love this No-Churn Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Loaded No-Churn Snickers Ice Cream, No-Churn Blueberry Protein Ice Cream [with Gingersnap], and this gooey, richly flavored No-Churn Caramel Cone Ice Cream. If you want to see all my no-churn flavors be sure to check out my post on Delicious No-Churn Ice Cream Flavors Worth Trying!

Jump to:

• What Is Funfetti?
• Why You Will LOVE This Funfetti Cake Ice Cream
• Ingredients For My Favorite Funfetti Cake Ice Cream
• Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker
• Why Sweetened Condensed Milk Is So Important!
• Other Add In Ideas
• How To Make Funfetti Cake Ice Cream
• Serving Suggestions For Funfetti Cake Ice Cream
• Chocolate Espresso Ice Cream Recipe Q + A's
• More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes to Try!
• MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
• My Favorite Funfetti Cake Ice Cream

What Is Funfetti?

Funfetti is a fun and colorful twist on desserts, packed with colorful sprinkles mixed right into the batter. You'll see it in cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, and now ice cream! It gives sweet treats a festive, confetti-like look, making them perfect for any celebration!

Why You Will LOVE This Funfetti Cake Ice Cream

• Rich, creamy vanilla base with the shortbread cookies + sugar cones for the perfect bite!
• Loaded with colorful funfetti with eat bite!
• Easy to make at home + no fancy equipment needed!
• Great for cooling down on hot days
• So much better than store-bought
• Perfectly sweet & scoopable and works in a bowl or on a cone!
• Ideal for snacking or for hosting!

Ingredients For My Favorite Funfetti Cake Ice Cream

What I love about this recipe is how simple it is—no ice cream maker needed, just a high-powered blender! Here's everything you need:

ICE CREAM:

• Organic heavy cream. Make sure it's VERY COLD. (See FAQ for vegan/dairy-free option)
• Sweetened condensed milk. I use low-fat, sweetened condensed milk for my homemade ice cream recipe. It really enriches the texture and sweetens things up with just one simple ingredient. (Dairy-free option sub for a DF condensed milk)
• Vanilla extract. Use pure vanilla extract for the best vanilla flavor. 
• 2 Tbsps pure maple syrup
• Almond milk. You can also sub with whole milk or your fave plant-based milk.
• Organic shortbread cookies. Roughly crushed. You can also use Golden Oreo cookies as well.
• Crushed sugar cone. This adds such a fun texture! Optional.
• Rainbow sprinkles. This makes the inside so colorful + fun! I love using these natural sprinkles!

SHOP MY FAVORITE TOOLS FOR BAKING, ESPECIALLY FOR THIS ICE CREAM!

Here, I’ve curated a list of baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods, especially with this Funfetti Cake Ice Cream. Everything from my fave large scoop, baking sheet, liners, and more. SEE THEM HERE!

Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

You may have thought that the only way to enjoy homemade ice cream is to purchase an ice cream maker. That is totally false! You can create excellent texture without an ice cream maker if you follow some of my basic principles for no-churn ice cream---especially this espresso chocolate version. It does take a little technique to perfect the consistency, but it is so easy that anyone could do it!

If you take sweetened cream, flavor it, and freeze it, you will be very disappointed. Unfortunately, ice cream needs air whipped into it, which is what most ice cream machines do as they freeze the base. Freezing cream will cause it to solidify and you will never be able to scoop it out.

Instead, I use heavy whipping cream and blend with the sweetened condensed milk along with my other mix-ins to keep the mixture airy. This way, I get perfectly scoopable ice cream once it has hardened in the freezer.

Why Sweetened Condensed Milk Is So Important!

First, I must let you know that Sweetened Condensed Milk is a canned milk that has 60 percent of it's water content removed, making it thicker in consistency.

Also, it has 40-45% sugar, making it a great sugar substitute in recipes that use sugar. More importantly, condensed milk creates a caramelized flavor along with it's sweetness, which give the dishes that require it, a beautiful kick of flavor.

That being said---I generally love using the original Sweetened Condensed Milk like the Eagle Brand's version, however, for a vegan-friendly/dairy-free option Edward's & Son's Let's Do Organic's dairy-free coconut version.

Other Add In Ideas

I love this recipe as it is, but I also enjoy getting creative. If you make it more than once or just want to mix it up, here are some fun ideas to add texture and flavor to your ice cream base!

• Mini marshmallows for a gooey texture
• Crushed Oreos for a chocolatey crunch
• Chopped nuts like almonds or pecans for added crunch
• White chocolate chips for extra sweetness
• Swirls of caramel or fudge sauce for a rich twist
• Chopped strawberries or other fruits for a fruity burst
• Brownie bits for a decadent touch

How To Make Funfetti Cake Ice Cream

I promise this recipe is super easy to follow with simple steps! You won't need any fancy equipment, and the end result is a delicious homemade treat that everyone will love.

TO MAKE THE ICE CREAM:

• In a high-powered blender, add the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and milk, blending everything together until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

ASSEMBLE + FREEZE:

• Immediately pour the ice cream "batter" into a 9x5 loaf pan (or small metal bowl or round cake pan), followed by ½ the crush shortbread cookies and sugar cones, slightly stirring everything around (best with a spatula or spoon) to incorporate them in evenly. Next, add the rainbow sprinkles, stirring slightly to incorporate them in the middle and throughout as well. Then top the batter with the remaining crushed cookies and sugar cones.
• Tightly wrap the top of pan with foil paper or heavy duty plastic wrap and freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
• To serve, remove from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes to help it soften slightly before scooping and adding it your fave bowl(s) or cone(s).

Serving Suggestions For Funfetti Cake Ice Cream

Although homemade Funfetti Ice Cream recipe is absolutely amazing on its own, here are some ideas to elevate it to the next level:

• Scoop into bowls or cones. Serve in bowls or cones for pure ice cream joy.
• Serve with funfetti cake for double the funfetti goodness!
• Make ice cream sandwiches. Get playful by sandwiching ice cream between vanilla wafers or sugar cookies for twice the amount of buttery goodness!
• Blend milkshake magic. Whip up creamy milkshakes by blending the ice cream with your favorite milk like this Homemade Creamy Cashew Milk or Almond Milk, then top with whipped cream!
• Pair with deliciously soft, warm donuts or biscuits. Serve with freshly baked or fried donuts like these Homemade Glazed Donuts or Flaky Honey Buttermilk Biscuits for a heavenly combination!
• Pair with a warm brownie: Serve with warm brownies like this Chocolate Oreo Skillet Brownie for a heavenly combination!

Chocolate Espresso Ice Cream Recipe Q + A's

More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes to Try!

If you enjoyed our Chocolate Espresso Ice Cream and want more homemade treats, give these a go next:

• No-Churn Cookies + Cream Ice Cream
• No-Churn Caramel Cone Ice Cream
• No-Churn Butter Pecan Ice Cream
• No-Churn Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream

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