Make this homemade Birthday Cake Coffee Creamer recipe with just 4 simple ingredients. Creamy, sweet, and easy to make, it’s the perfect way to skip store-bought creamer and save money.
Jump to:
Homemade Birthday Cake Creamer
I love recreating my favorite coffee shop and store-bought flavors at home, and this homemade birthday cake coffee creamer recipe is one of the easiest to make.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can skip the store-bought bottle and stir this sweet, creamy flavor straight into your morning cup of coffee.
Making your own coffee syrups, sauces, and creamers at home means you control the ingredients, add just the right amount of sweetness, and keep things simple.
Plus, this version costs just pennies per serving — making it a budget-friendly alternative to the grocery store brands.
If you enjoy homemade coffee flavors, be sure to check out my full collection of coffee syrups, sauces and creamers for even more easy recipes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple ingredients. Made with just milk, cream, sugar, and cake batter flavoring — it’s easy peasy.
Time saving. It takes just a few minutes to mix together, so you can skip the trip to the store and still enjoy your favorite flavored coffee at home.
Cost effective. This homemade version costs just pennies per serving, making it much cheaper than store-bought creamers.
Ingredient Photo: Homemade Birthday Cake Creamer
Ingredient Notes for Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipe
- Heavy Cream: Also called heavy whipping cream, this gives the creamer a rich, creamy texture and thicker consistency than milk alone.
- Whole Milk: Whole milk keeps the creamer smooth and balanced, but you can substitute 2%, low-fat, or even skim milk if that’s what you have on hand.
- Sugar: Granulated white sugar keeps the flavor clean and sweet, but brown sugar can be used for a slightly warmer, caramel-like taste.
- Cake Batter Flavoring: This is the key ingredient that gives the creamer its classic birthday cake flavor without needing extra extracts or sprinkles.
How to Make Homemade Birthday Cake Coffee Creamer
Jump to RecipeHere’s a quick look at the steps (with photos). You’ll find complete directions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.
Place the cream, milk, and sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until all the sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes.
Take off the heat and stir in the cake batter extract.
Serving Suggestions
This homemade birthday cake coffee creamer is delicious in hot coffee, iced coffee, lattes, milkshakes, smoothies, cocktails, Frappuccinos, hot chocolate, or frothed into cold foam.
Thinking outside of the box, here are some other ways to use this creamer:
- Oatmeal or overnight oats – stir in for a sweet, creamy flavor boost
- Pancakes or waffles – use in the batter or drizzle over finished pancakes
- Coffee creamer ice cubes – freeze in trays to make iced coffee that doesn’t get watered down
- Baking – replace some liquid in cakes, muffins, or cupcakes for a subtle birthday cake flavor
- Hot cereal – like cream of wheat, oats, farina, or grits
- Frosting or whipped cream – add a splash to homemade frosting for cakes or cupcakes
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5–7 days. Give it a good shake before each use. Discard if it develops an off smell, sour taste, or changes in texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Substitute 2½ cups of half and half for the milk and heavy cream. It will still be rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet.
Yes! Swap the milk and cream for your favorite non-dairy alternatives. Almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, and soy milk all work well, and many grocery stores carry dairy-free heavy cream substitutes for a richer texture.
Yes, you can use your favorite sugar alternative to make this creamer sugar-free. Use erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or a your favorite sugar substitute. Keep in mind that some substitutes dissolve differently or may slightly change the flavor, so you may want to adjust to taste.
Follow me on social for more deliciousness!
Did you love this recipe?
We would love it if you’d leave a comment and ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review below!
Birthday Cake Coffee Creamer Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablsespoon cake batter flavor
Instructions
- Add the milk, cream and sugar to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all the sugar has dissolved.1 ½ cups milk, 1 cup heavy cream, ¾ cup sugar
- Take off the heat and stir in the cake batter flavor.1 tablsespoon cake batter flavor
About Mindy
Mindy has been cooking for over 30 years, starting as a young mother who learned how to create delicious meals on a budget. Today, she shares approachable recipes made with everyday ingredients that are easy, affordable, and family-friendly. Her goal is to show that great food doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.