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no-churn cookie dough ice cream cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

June 1, 2026 · In: Cake, Featured, Ice Cream, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer

The BEST Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

This cookie dough ice cream cake turned out to be the birthday cake of my DREAMS and I’m so excited to share this recipe with you!! It’s creamy chocolate and…

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birthday ice cream cake recipe with cake batter ice cream, brownies, and hot fudge

June 4, 2024 · In: Cake, Ice Cream, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer

The Ultimate Birthday Ice Cream Cake

Many years ago I worked in a little eyeglass shop that was right next to a Coldstone Ice Creamery. Needless to say, I ate my fair share of ice cream…

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strawberry crunch ice cream cake recipe

June 30, 2023 · In: Cake, Featured, Ice Cream, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake

When the ice cream truck came around my neighborhood as a kid, I always knew exactly what I wanted: a Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bar. There was no question. I…

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smores ice cream cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

August 9, 2022 · In: Cake, Featured, Ice Cream, No-Bake, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer

The Ultimate S’mores Ice Cream Cake

Every time I make a new no-churn ice cream flavor, my imagination bursts with more recipe ideas. I can’t help but be inspired and I’m totally rolling with it! In…

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neapolitan ice cream cake by sugar and sparrow

July 18, 2022 · In: Cake, Featured, Ice Cream, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer

Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake

After I started experimenting with no-churn ice cream this summer, my husband casually mentioned that I should try making a neapolitan ice cream cake. I will admit, I was skeptical…

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mint chocolate chip ice cream cake recipe

July 1, 2022 · In: Cake, Featured, Ice Cream, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake

Ever since the first time I made this no-churn mint chocolate chip ice cream, I have been dreaming about using it to make an ice cream cake. Not just any…

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September 5, 2018 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer, Tutorials

Sky High Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake

Cake and ice cream. They’re undoubtedly a perfect pairing when you serve them side by side, and even better when you combine them into one big beautiful ice cream cake!…

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LAVENDER BUTTERCREAM (recipe below) 💜 steeping dri LAVENDER BUTTERCREAM (recipe below) 💜 steeping dried culinary lavender in simmered milk is the KEY to the most amazing, natural, perfectly balanced lavender flavor in this frosting! It’s the ideal consistency for cake decorating + tastes incredible with my blackberry lavender cake, lemon lavender cake, and london fog cake (all of those recipes are on my blog) 🙌🏽 

Full recipe and cake pairing suggestions at https://sugarandsparrow.com/lavender-buttercream/ 💜✨⁣⁣

Lavender Buttercream ⁣
Yield: 2.5 Cups⁣⁣
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Ingredients:⁣⁣
1/4 Cup whole milk⁣⁣
1 Tbsp dried culinary lavender⁣⁣
1 Cup (227g) unsalted butter, room temperature⁣⁣
3 1/2 Cups (420g) powdered sugar⁣⁣
1 tsp pure vanilla extract⁣⁣
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste⁣⁣
2-4 drops purple food coloring* optional⁣⁣
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Instructions:⁣⁣
1. Bring the milk to a simmer + stir in the dried culinary lavender. Remove from heat and steep the lavender milk for 15 minutes, then strain the out buds over a small bowl. Allow the lavender milk to cool completely.⁣⁣
2. Beat the butter until it’s creamy and light in color, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar a few cups at a time, scraping down after each addition. Add the lavender milk, vanilla, salt, and food coloring (if using) and continue mixing on low speed until fully combined and smooth.⁣⁣
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#lavendar #lavendercake #buttercream #frosting #purplecake
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CAKE 🍪 for those whofor your CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CAKE 🍪 for those whofor your loved ones who prefer a thick, bakery-style chocolate chip cookie over cake, this recipe is my FAVE! You can serve it warm and gooey or let it settle into a thick and fudgy cookie cake that you can decorate as a party cake 🥳

Get the full recipe link (with buttercream border + decorating tips) in my bio or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-cake/ 

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CAKE 
Serves: 12 

1/2 Cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 Cup (100g) packed brown sugar
1/3 Cup (67g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 Tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 Cups (199g) all purpose flour
1 Cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Grease and line an 8-inch or 9-inch round baking pan.
2. Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes. 
3. In a large bowl, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Whisk until uniform. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, then continue whisking until uniform. Whisk in the cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the flour and use a silicone spatula to fold it in until smooth cookie dough forms. Reserve about 1/4 Cup of the chocolate chips and set them aside, then pour the remaining chocolate chips into the cookie dough and fold until evenly dispersed.
5. Press the dough into the prepared pan in an even layer. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top and press them in, then bake for 17-22 minutes, until evenly puffed and the edges are lightly golden. It might seem soft in the middle but don’t be tempted to over-bake! It will continue to bake in the pan as it cools.
6. Cool the cookie cake in the pan for about 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature (if you’re planning on decorating with frosting). If you decide not to add the buttercream feel free to enjoy it warm.

#cookiecake #chocolatechipcookies #birthdaycake #partycake #cookie
BLACKBERRY LAVENDER CAKE 💜 Layers of soft vanilla BLACKBERRY LAVENDER CAKE 💜 Layers of soft vanilla cake with swirls of blackberry puree baked in, homemade blackberry filling, and perfectly flavored lavender buttercream. This flavor combination is STUNNING and makes the perfect whimsical cake for a garden party or any Summer gathering!

Full recipe link is in my bio or find it at https://sugarandsparrow.com/blackberry-lavender-cake/ 

#blackberrylavender #partycake #blackberry #lavendercake #lavender
POV: you ask for a construction truck birthday cak POV: you ask for a construction truck birthday cake (and I’m your mom) 🚜🥳 I took inspiration from @beyondfrosting for this design to celebrate my littlest turning three! Details: 

👩🏽‍🍳 Cake Recipe: my easy chocolate sheet cake (you’ll find it on my blog!) 
🤎 Dirt: Oreo cookie crumbs
🚜 Construction trucks + cones: @amazon 
🥳 Sprinkles: @fancysprinkles 
✨ Piping tip for the border: @wiltoncakes 4B 

#birthdaycake #partycake #constructiontruckcake #cakeideas #constructioncake
TOP 10 BIRTHDAY CAKES 🥳 These are just a few of my TOP 10 BIRTHDAY CAKES 🥳 These are just a few of my favorite birthday cake recipes that will make anyone feel special! 

Comment “BIRTHDAY” and I’ll send you all 24+ of my favorite birthday cake ideas –  classics like funfetti cake and yellow cake with chocolate frosting, plus ice cream cakes, sheet cakes, and more complex flavor combos like Snickers cake and Millionaire cake. 

https://sugarandsparrow.com/best-birthday-cake-recipes/

#birthdaycake #partycake #birthdaycakeideas #cakeinspiration #cakeideas

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