Dairy Queen Cake Batter Blizzard Copycat - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

in photography •  7 years ago  (edited)

In case you're about to ask who’s birthday it is, you can hold off right there. I mean, does it technically have to be someone’s birthday to have funfetti cake and ice cream….? Um, I’m gonna go with absolutely not! Hey, life is basically one big huge party happening all around us and the very fact that you’re here to be a part of it should be enough of a reason to celebrate all on it’s own, don’t you think? We’re walking miracles, you and I. Oh, and plus it’s the weekend!

DSC_0205.jpg

So I never really was into eating cake batter when I was little. Brownie batter or cookie dough, definitely yum, but not cake batter. I actually seem to remember disliking it quite a bit for some reason. It wasn’t until I started baking all the time and adapting recipes that I realized how delicious plain and simple cake batter could be.

DSC_0209.jpg

With all the crazy shenanigans that I get into in the kitchen, I have to confess, there have been more than a few times when I’ve had to double check to make sure I added enough salt or something, (or worse, didn’t add way too much) and thereby saved an entire cake recipe from disaster. At least, that’s the excuse I’ve got ready to use in case I ever get caught excessively face-shoveling “testing” a new batter or have to explain why I’ve got chocolate all over my face.

DSC_0201.jpg

I realize that there are those who think it’s really gross or even unsafe to eat raw cake batter because of the eggs, but don’t worry guys, there aren’t any raw eggs in these. On the other hand, this epic creation does have plenty of cake batter flavor going on by simply adding in some cake mix, homemade cake mix.

DSC_0188.jpg

I had the hardest time in trying to decide what I wanted these creations to be. First, I was planning to just make cake batter blizzards, but then I realized how much better it would be to have big fat chunks of actual frozen birthday cake (with frosting!!!!) mixed in. I mean, that’s what a blizzard is all about anyway, the chunks! In case you never went to a DQ growing up and don’t know what a blizzard is, it’s basically super thick soft-serve ice cream that’s loaded with pieces of whatever yummy things you can think to throw in. And then there’s their policy about being able to turn it upside down (without it falling out, obviously) or you get it free.

DSC_0143.jpg

I can proudly admit that these blizzards passed my personal test, however by the time I’d finished messing with my props and stuff they weren’t so solid anymore so I didn’t get a completely inverted shot to prove it. This is good news for you though, you know why? Well, because now you’ll just have to make them to find out! See, it was all part of my plan to encourage you to make them, yep.

DSC_0212.jpg

But what I was trying to tell you before I got distracted; these blizzards are a base of cake batter flavored ice cream, with plenty of sprinkles, but then you add pieces of frosted cake with sprinkles, then you top them off with some extra cake and even more sprinkles, and did I mention that there are going to be some sprinkles in this? Oh, and if you’re wondering why my sprinkles look unique it’s because I’m a weirdo and made them myself.

DSC_0256.jpg

Okay, so to make these is super easy and if you happen to have an actual birthday coming up I’d say that you should for sure plan to have lots of leftover cake for this purpose. If not though, I’ve included a simple vanilla cake and frosting recipe that you can make for your cake pieces. It makes way more than you’ll need for a single blizzard but I can’t imagine a world where this is a bad thing!

DSC_0272.jpg

What are you all waiting for, think up something to celebrate and go grab some spoons!!!

DSC_0170.jpg

Gringalicious-border.png

ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST.

And, by the way, to all the minnows out there, my intro post did a huge $0.21. The key to success on Steemit is to be consistent and persistent.

Also, a huge shoutout to @rigaronib for designing my logo!

Gringalicious Headerlast-4.jpg

For more great food ideas, please do not forget to look at my other recent food posts
  1. Braised Slow-Cooker Pork Roast + Rainbow Root Veggies
  2. Black Forest Chocolate Chip Morning Buns
  3. TUESDAY TOAST: Bruschetta, Goat Cheese, & Almond Toast
  4. Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
  5. Frozen Cookie Dough Banana "Nice Cream"
  6. Ham Rice + Steakhouse Comeback Sauce
  7. Acai Mango Detox Smoothie Bowls
  8. Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
  9. Chocolate Cookie Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
  10. Triple Layer Butterfinger Cookie Bars

Oh, and don't forget to follow me on all your favorite social media channels!

Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Pinterest ~ Instagram

Recipe available upon request to the first Steemian friend who says today's words : "Into the dark black forest" Limit one per week per Steemian please.

DSC_0196.jpg

follow_gringalicious.gif

On another note -

In the last 30 Days, I have powered up 8,340 Steem to Steem Power:

That's 8,340 SP

Authors get paid when people like you upvote their post.
If you enjoyed what you read here, create your account today and start earning FREE STEEM!
Sort Order:  

Oh wow! That looks scrum-diddly-umotious!

Into the dark black forest

Loading...

I really like it if there is time to visit my blog. because I am new in steemit need many friends thanks

What a fantastic idea. I cannot wait to give it a try

always so sweet and supportive, thanks so much @mamaloves

Gorgeous photos, just amazing

You continued support is so amazing and I am so thankful for it, thanks @noboxes

omg... this looks ridiculously delicious... fantastic presentation... photos are fabulous...

I reminds me of Kulfi Faluda of India very tasty indeed.

thanks so much for the great commenting @teenovision

the drinks are delicious

That's super sweet @aiyub55!

Wow. Looks delicious. I think I am gonna ask you to bake for my next birthday

How awesome! Thanks @sanjeevblogs!

Delicious food. "Into the dark black forest"

Loading...

Aww... Thats greatly amazing. ... just can be think with special someone in any special day.... wow 😊 .. Memorable moment

The simple vanilla cake and frosting recipe is what I'll start with in practising this one out. Am absolutely excited with how am getting better at making my own cakes thanks to @gringalicious.
It's now the turning without it falling out that I have to perfect to give my customers at my bakery something they've never seen before

Wow, thanks for the compliment @musamalijames

I came, I saw, I am hungry!!!

Lol... really! 😊...

OMG my wife would kill for that shake great photo's also

delicious :D thanks for sharing and enjoy :))

You too @marsell! Have a good one!

good power up!
have a nice day

thanks so much @tip2yo

looks yummy..

thanks so much for commenting on my post

My fav is oreo. yep i'm basic

basic is good. thanks so much for commenting

Wow....... very nice food, beautiful photography, great post, tjanks

thanks so much for commenting

This post has received gratitude of 1.59 % from @appreciator thanks to: @fullofhope.

yes friends, not because there is a birthday cakes and ice cream is my friend, I like posting friends.

thanks so much for commenting on my post

Woow.......Amazing food recipe..I appreciate your creativity..Thanks fr sharing this post....
Carry on my dear..

Thanks @sharminkona

waow wonderful delicious .

thanks so much for commenting

This is looking so appetizing. I haven't tasted it though. But I look forward to having it someday.
Lovely 😍😘

That looks delicious! And that much SP Damn!

thanks so much for the comment @yummyrum. Keep working and you'll be powering up that much as well

Wow that looks extremely apostatizing. I am loving it!

thanks so much for commenting on my post @braxton101

With someone like you in my kitchen I would love to celebrate every day .... !

so sweet, thanks so much @giosou

What an array of ice creams! Indeed, one should ask, who's birthday is it today? Thank you for providing the ingredients and all that. Very generous of you indeed.

thanks so much for the great commenting @sungbojus

delicious !!!!!!!!!!!
Yummmmmmmmmmmm !!!!!!!!
Tastyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!
yes, we should enjoy every second of our life.
It is not necessary to find an event to have some happiness.
We should find it in every second of life, and my friends the greatest happiness you will get by helping some and getting prayers from them.

Thanks

your welcome

a long article it is hard to read but when I see the cakes I read it well and am happy I want a cakeeeeeeeee 😍☺ @gringalicious

welcome to steem and thanks for commenting on my post

You're welcome. hope we will have fun together🙏☺

good !!

wow ... good food ... !!! like I was in a diamond-covered desert

thanks for the nice compliment @lamkuta

little muffins are great !

thanks so much for commenting on my post

I can tell you right now that if I'm eating one of those, then it IS my birthday, even if it's not my birthday. Cookie Dough is the best!

8.340 :)) omg

what?

Simply awesome!

thanks so much @majidawan

Wow!! The photos look so tasty and delicious!! Even though I already had my breakfast, I will go and get a cupcake!!!

thanks so much for the great commenting

Honestly, I admire your recipes and photos. I love to make these things in my spare time, creamy and light!!!!

thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post

Congratulations @gringalicious, this post is the fifth most rewarded post (based on pending payouts) in the last 12 hours written by a Superhero or Legend account holder (accounts hold greater than 100 Mega Vests). The total number of posts by Superhero and Legend account holders during this period was 32 and the total pending payments to posts in these categories was $2158.09. To see the full list of highest paid posts across all accounts categories, click here.

If you do not wish to receive these messages in future, please reply stop to this comment.

https://steemit.com/dedicated/@koles35rus/vsem-vsem-lyudyam-dubl3 https://steemit.com/good/@koles35rus/vsem-vsem-vsem-dubl2 Everyone who likes it or just looks, SUPPORT Please! !! ALL GOOD Thanks in advance !!! It's not so hard for you to vote, do not be so bad people !!!! I'm sorry translated using an Internet translator, I myself am far from English !!!

yes you are right life is a thing in which no reason to be happy and enjoy the food of any kind and celebrate any day.

I had never heard of funfetti cake.... until now! Any cake + ice cream is an absolute win in my book but my GOSH you have made these look so good I need to make this funfetti goodness!!!

super sweet words @gardeningchef, thanks so much!

Hello, I am new blueskymaster, I like your work, give you a lot of praise

looks lovely! seems we have a thing for taking photos of our food :)

thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post @therusticvegan

@gringalicious
Again with the temptation, you never fail to deliver the evil delight that is delicious treats :-)
Yumeee

thanks so much for the continued support @michaeljn

It is a pleasure, thank YOU for the delightful posts. :-)
stay blessed...

Beautiful photos and useful recipe of yummylicious food ! 😋🍽

thanks so much for commenting @akkha

You are welcome my friend !

@gringalicious Your photos for the posts are simply gorgeous !!! Do you prepare such masterpieces yourself every day ??

I prepare at least one post per day, sometimes 2. So, yes, I prepare a lot of food. Not all of it makes it to steem.

ohh, you are very clever)))👍👍thanks for your work.

Wow it looks really yummy delicious and refreshing I really loved the little little cupcakes over there thank you for sharing

thanks so much for the fantastic commenting @maryahoc

:)

Is this from the Dairy Queen selling ice cream? Wow

thanks for the comment, sorry don't understand the question

Ohhh my dear! It looks so yummy! These mixture of ice cream and cake batter blizzard looks super delicious and amazing creation, never i try something like this.
Thank you for sharing the recipe.

thank you for your continued support @creativewoman, I really appreciate all of your encouragement

Wow I have always loved a blizzard- but now I can't exactly be fitting it into my diet very often. Will have to try to make my own. Thanks for sharing.
And Im new here so I need to learn more about how to do the "powered up" - if anyone made a good post on how to do it- let me know.

super helpful- thank you!

Seems to be very delicious! Your photos are beautiful!

Thanks so much for comment and support @paulawonders. Keep up your hard work, it will pay off

Creamy n yummy. Keep enjoying

Thanks so much @apiprincz

looks really good and amazing news on powering up!! :)))

thanks so much for ALL of your support, Alla. I'm such a loser for taking 5 days to respond, sorry

diary is not healthy for us, please make some research. don't promote this industry on new media like steemit. #plantbased

Tasty! Nice post and good photos! 👍👍👍. thanks.

this looks tasty from the word go wow

I am thrilled you liked it @blazing, thanks so much for commenting

Another great post! Really nice recipe and pictures 👀

thanks so much for your continued support @blackberryskunk

Sugar Rush :) love it!

I am so glad you liked it @denisiya

looks very delicious

thanks so much for commenting on my post

I never smoked something like this before! :)
I wish I could have enjoyed the excellent recipes if you were nearby :)
how lively and attractive it looks.
many thanks for nice sharing :)
I have an introduction, if we can see it, we will have met! :D

smoked, mmm, interesting.

ah .. I play "google translate" game .. I never drank such a thing. I wanted to say!

the enjoyment that everyone desperately needs

thanks for taking the time to comment on my post

Oh la la la ça donne trop envie 😛

Oh noh! Mouthwatering... I love this ...

I 'm on my 15th day of Detox juice...

but with this picture makes me feel sad... I can't have it for now...

looks delicious...

thanks so much for commenting @ttenaj2018