Birthday Cake Frappuccino Recipe

This birthday cake frappuccino is a super easy blender drink loaded with vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, and a crumbled cake ball for that real dessert-in-a-cup vibe. It’s cold, creamy, and takes like five minutes. Honestly? Cheaper and faster than driving out for one.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 0
• Flavor: vanilla, cake-y, super sweet
• Great for: birthdays, cravings, sugar crashes

Why I Like This Recipe

Wasn’t trying to make anything serious, just wanted something sweet and cold. Tossed ice cream, milk, and a leftover cake pop in the blender and it came out way better than expected. Like a birthday party in a glass. I don’t even care that it’s 10pm.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice
• 1½ cups milk
• 3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
• 1 cake ball (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Whipped cream (for topping)
• ⅛ cup sprinkles (plus more for the top)

How To Make Birthday Cake Frappuccino

1. Start with the base: Toss the ice, milk, vanilla ice cream, cake ball, and vanilla into the blender.
2. Blend: Hit the button. Should be thick but smooth — like a milkshake.
3. Add sprinkles: Stir some in at the end so they don’t just vanish.
4. Pour and top: Into your glass, big swirl of whipped cream on top, and more sprinkles. Done.

Tips for Success

• Use a soft cake ball — dry ones don’t blend great.
• Add more ice if you like it thicker.
• Want it sweeter? Add a little extra vanilla or a spoon of frosting.
• Skip the sprinkles if you hate fun. (Kidding. But seriously.)

Storage and Reheating

Nope — drink it fresh. You can’t reheat a frappuccino and frozen drinks don’t keep. If you really need to store it, fridge it and stir like crazy later.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use a different ice cream? Yep. Birthday cake flavor or even strawberry works.
• What if I don’t have cake balls? Crumble a cupcake or use a spoon of frosting.
• Can I make it dairy-free? Use plant milk + non-dairy ice cream. Still good.
• Is this super sweet? Yep. It’s basically dessert.
• Can I make this without a blender? Hand mixer kinda works, but you need a blender for that frappé texture.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Using too much ice. It’ll get watery fast. Start small and add more if needed.
• Overblending. Just blend ‘til smooth — too long and it goes thin.
• No cake = no vibe. It’s kinda key for that “birthday” thing.
• Forgetting to chill the glass. Makes it melt slower and feel more like the real deal.
• Blending sprinkles. They just disappear. Stir them in after.

Nutrition Facts (Per Drink)

• Calories: 382 kcal
• Carbs: 45g
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Cholesterol: 66mg
• Sodium: 172mg
• Potassium: 480mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 41g