Nothing beats a frozen drink like a slushie on a hot summer day, whether you’re working in the garden, lounging on a pool float or just enjoying an afternoon on the patio. And kids love them too.

A basic milkshake consists of ice cream and milk, but mix-ins and toppings provide endless variations. The easiest way to make a milkshake is with a blender, but it's also possible to do it by hand.

In typical cake recipes that involve a stand mixer, the beginning stages look a lot like this: cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then slowly incorporate eggs one at time. These ...