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This cupid-approved creamy, dreamy red velvet milkshake is a simply sweet treat for your Valentine. It’s ready in only 5 minutes!

Three red velvet milkshakes in glass jars.
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Valentine Shake

If you love Red Velvet Cake and milkshakes (like we do), then this red velvet milkshake is calling your name!

Our kids love milkshakes anytime, but this one is especially fun around Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect sweet treat to share with someone special. Whether you want to surprise the kids after school or serve it after dinner – we promise it will be a hit!

The serving size can depend on what you like. We went with these 8 ounce canning jars, placed the rims in melted hot fudge, and then dipped them onto a plate of sprinkles. It was a HUGE hit with the kids!

These milkshakes are delicious and sure to put a smile on your face!

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • The rim! The hot fudge dipped rim covered in sprinkles is the perfect touch to make these milkshakes extra special.
  • For special occasions. We especially love these for holidays like Valentine’s Day, but they would be fun anytime.
  • So quick and easy. Just blend! Make a lot or make a little, either way you’ll be sipping away in minutes.
A black bowl of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream – or chocolate ice cream
  • 4 tablespoons red velvet cake mix
  • 1½ cups milk We like whole milk, but 2% or skim can be used.
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce, warmed – or White Chocolate Fudge Sauce
  • whipped cream store-bought or Homemade Whipped Cream
  • sprinkles – We like using Valentine Jimmies.
  • optional toppings – red velvet cake crumbles, chocolate shavings, drizzle of Chocolate Syrup, mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips
A scoop of vanilla ice cream to be used in a valentine shake

How to make red velvet milkshakes

  1. DECORATE. Place sprinkles on a plate then dip the rim of your glass into 2 tablespoons warm hot fudge and dip into sprinkles.
  2. BLEND. In a blender add 2 cups vanilla ice cream, 4 tablespoons red velvet cake mix, 1½ cups milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  3. ENJOY! Pour red velvet milkshake into glasses and top with whipped cream and additional sprinkles if desired.
Red velvet milkshake in a glass with a straw.
5 from 9 votes

Red Velvet Milkshake

By: Lil’ Luna
This cupid-approved creamy, dreamy red velvet milkshake is a simply sweet treat for your Valentine. It's ready in only 5 minutes!
Servings: 4
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 4 tablespoons red velvet cake mix
  • cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce, warmed
  • whipped cream
  • sprinkles

Instructions 

  • Place sprinkles on a plate then dip the rim of your glass into the warm hot fudge and dip into sprinkles.
  • In a blender add the ice cream, cake mix, milk, and extract.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and additional sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in a freezer-safe cup, preferably with a lid, and keep it in the freezer for about a week. Let it thaw enough to mix, or reblend. You can also make red velvet milkshake popsicles.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g, Calories: 227kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 38mg, Sodium: 125mg, Potassium: 280mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 426IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 193mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

How to store?

Store the leftover milkshake in a freezer-safe cup, preferably with a lid, and keep it in the freezer for about a week. Let it thaw enough to mix, or reblend. You can also make red velvet milkshake popsicles.

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15 Comments

  1. Joy says:

    5 stars
    We made this last year & my family was in heaven!! So smooth & creamy & the flavor was delicious!!

  2. Ana Maria says:

    5 stars
    Thanks for the great recipe!

  3. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says:

    What a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day! Your pictures are just gorgeous!

  4. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says:

    Oh my gosh…it doesn’t get any prettier for a V-Day dessert!

  5. Megan Keno says:

    So adorable! I love the added chocolate covered rim with sprinkles!

  6. Stephanie says:

    So adorable! What a fun Valentine’s Day treat!

  7. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says:

    This looks heavenly!

  8. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says:

    That last picture of the ice cream! Yum. 😀

  9. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says:

    Ahhh!! Love red velvet! And I always have homemade ice cream on hand so this is something I am making (maybe even tonight with my strawberry banana ice cream!)

  10. Valerie says:

    Fun, cute and easy!