Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate a birthday? Try these delicious happy birthday cake ice cream sandwiches! Made with homemade cake cookies and creamy vanilla ice cream, these treats are sure to impress. The combination of cake and ice cream is a crowd-pleasing favorite, and the sprinkle decorations add a festive touch. These ice cream sandwiches are easy to make and perfect for any birthday celebration. Get ready to indulge in a sweet and creamy treat!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- Sprinkles for decoration
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once the cookies have cooled, remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it soften slightly.
- Scoop a generous amount of ice cream onto the bottom side of one cookie. Place a second cookie on top, bottom side down, and gently press to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies and ice cream.
- Roll the edges of each ice cream sandwich in sprinkles to coat.
- Place the ice cream sandwiches in the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Serve the happy birthday cake ice cream sandwiches and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Ice cream sandwiches were first created in the late 19th century and quickly became a popular treat.
The largest ice cream sandwich ever made weighed over 2,000 pounds and was created in Ontario, Canada.
The most popular ice cream flavor for ice cream sandwiches is vanilla, followed closely by chocolate.