Easy Cake Batter Magic Shell recipe. Made with only 4 ingredients, you can elevate your ice cream with this simple hard shell addition.
I always have my own homemade magic shell on hand. You know, for when the dairy queen dilly bar craving strikes. And a good magic shell on top of some good quality vanilla ice cream is the best substitute for those bars.
This funfetti magic shell makes to perfect topping to your favorite ice cream. It is actually one of my favorite things to make. I think I make a new kind of magic shell every week, just because I love making ice cream sundaes every week for me and my husband. The best part about this easy recipe is that it is ready in no time. If you have 5 minutes, you can have a magic shell ice cream topping that is much better than the store-bought product. Plus, it is tons of fun to use as a topping for birthday cakes, a bowl of ice cream, or your favorite popsicle recipe.
And this Cake Batter Magic Shell might be one of my favorite hard chocolate shell recipes I have made in a long time.
Cake Batter Magic Shell Ingredients
You are only 4 ingredients away from making this easy magic shell recipe. All you need is:
- chocolate chips
- coconut oil
- cake batter flavor
- rainbow sprinkles
Yes. That is the end of the ingredient list. It is THAT easy to make.
Tips & Variations
What do you do with any leftover magic shell? I have found that the best way to store any leftovers is to pour the magic chocolate shell into a mason jar (or a microwave-safe bowl), cover, and leave at room temperature. Then when you are ready to use it, microwave in 30-second bursts and mix until smooth.
Switch up the chocolate. You can use one kind of chocolate, or a combination of chocolate chip flavors. I have made this with white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, and they all taste amazing. It all depends on what you prefer!
What jar of coconut oil do you need for this recipe? It really depends on your preferences. If you like the coconut flavor, you should use virgin coconut oil. If you want the coconut oil to have a more neutral flavor, use refined coconut oil.
How does this magic shell work? It works thanks to the secret ingredient: coconut oil. The high amount of saturated fat that coconut oil has helps this homemade chocolate magic shell harden instantly. This is why you cannot switch out the coconut oil for any other oils.
More Funfetti Inspired Fun Treats
Like this homemade magic shell recipe? Then you will love these delicious recipes:
- Funfetti Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookie Bars
- Cake Batter Nanaimo Bars
- Funfetti Cupcakes
- Birthday Cake Fudge
If you try this Cake Batter Magic Shell recipe, let me know! Give it a star rating, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Cake Batter Magic Shell
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp cake batter flavor
- rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing after each interval until smooth, around 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in the cake batter flavor.
- Drizzle the desired amount on top of ice cream. Top with sprinkles.
So much fun, and a delicious idea to elevate ice cream! The cake batter flavor is such a great idea, and it is wonderful to be able to do this with all different kinds of chocolate.
It’s one of my favorite things to do! 🙂
This is always a fun topping. Will make some this weekend when the grandkids come over. They love ice cream.
Yay! Let me know how it goes!!
Sounds like a quick, easy and delicious dessert. Best for a quick and easy bite.
Yes so good! One of my favorites 🙂
This is a great ice cream topping! And I’d much rather make it myself and know what’s in it than buy a store bought one. Thanks for the recpe!
Definitely agree with that! Thanks 🙂
Looks like a lot of fun and easy to make! Do you mean Cake Batter Flavor ice cream btw? Or is that a type of flavoring? Thanks for the fun recipes!
It is a type of flavoring!! You can get it in the extracts section, or buy it from Amazon 🙂
Magic shell is so nostalgic! Really loved the addition of the cake batter flavor and sprinkles. My kids are now obsessed!
Your kids and me both! Glad it was a hit at your place 😉
This is such a colourful and delicious looking recipe, I can’t wait to try this out!
Let me know how it goes!
The Cake Batter Magic Shell is a game-changer for any dessert enthusiast! I recently stumbled upon this recipe, and it transformed my ice cream experience.
This cake batter shell looks really tasty and like a fun way to enhance some ice cream. Thank you for sharing!
It’s so much fun 🙂
I haven’t had magic shell in years! I will have to try this recipe soon. It looks so simple to make. 🙂
So quick and easy! Let me know if you give it a go 🙂
Can I use this for a refrigerated chocolate pie topping?
Yes, I think that could work!