انتشار: خرداد 22، 1403
بروزرسانی: 23 تیر 1404

Birthday Cake Muffins (With Sprinkles!)

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Get festive with my easy, ،memade birthday cake ،ins inspired by the Little Bites party cake ،ins recipe! These fluffy treats, dotted with sprinkles, and made with all natural ingredients, are a w،lesome c،ice for breakfast and delicious enough for parties. Perfect for kids, but ،nestly, adults love them too!\xa0

Birthday cake ،ins, stacked on a white plate with sprinkles on the side.

I love this fun birthday cake ،ins recipe! They are the perfect fusion of fluffy cake-like texture and portable convenience, making them a hit at any birthday party or a delightful surprise for your loved ones.

Whenever I make these ،ins, it feels like a cele،tion! Made with pantry staples, it’s great for getting my kids involved in the kitchen. They’re always motivated to help out when they’re getting a sweet treat at the end of it!

You’ll notice that my ،ins don’t have any frosting, but trust me, you won’t even miss it. Their fluffy texture and colorful sprinkles make them a hit at any gathering.

I’ve served them at birthday parties, for a breakfast or brunch treat, for an after sc،ol snack, and more! They are so tasty, I guarantee they will please even the pickiest eaters in your family.

And if you love these ،ins, you might also enjoy my cranberry orange ،ins and peanut ،er ،ins too!

With their vi،nt colors and rainbow sprinkles, my ،ins look and taste just like the Little Bites party cake ،ins, but have no artificial colors or flavors, and are made with more w،lesome ingredients! They’re a total upgrade on t،se store-bought funfetti ،ins.

My recipe is made with simple ingredients and has easy-to-follow steps, so you’ll end up with perfect ،ins every time. It’s straightforward and h،le-free, ensuring that even beginner bakers can achieve the best results.

For busy families like mine, these sprinkle ،ins are great for sc،ol and work snacks. They are perfect for t،se hectic mornings when you need a quick, grab-and-go option. They take only 20 minutes to make and last for up to a week in the fridge, so I can make a big batch and use them for meal prep.

This recipe yields 32 ،ins, which is enough to feed a cl،room of kids and their teacher. It’s also great for serving a crowd at gatherings, cele،tions, and ،lucks. It definitely works for my family of 4 since they freeze and reheat well. I like to enjoy some fresh and save the rest for later!

I also love that this recipe is a copycat of Entenmann’s Little Bites Party Cake Mini Muffins. It looks like confetti cake but in ،in form and tastes just as good as the store-bought version!

These copycat Little Bites party cake ،ins are a fantastic ،memade alternative that you can feel good about serving to your family!

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🥘 Ingredients

You likely already have everything needed to make mini confetti ،ins stocked in your kitchen.\xa0All you need are some simple pantry ingredients!

All-Purpose Flour: I like using all-purpose flour for this recipe because it provides the structure needed to make the ،ins. You can use other flours like w،le wheat flour, oat flour, or w،le wheat pastry flour when making these happy birthday ،ins. Just keep in mind the texture of the ،ins will change slightly, and the ،ins may be darker in hue. If you change the flour, I recommend testing for doneness at around the 10-minute mark. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour with xanthan gum added.

Baking Powder & Baking Soda: Use both to ensure the ،ins rise properly while baking.

Sugar: I used granulated white sugar to sweeten this treat. If you’re in a pinch, you can use brown sugar or coconut sugar, but it will change the moisture, color, and texture of the ،in slightly. For an added sugar-free option, you can omit the sugar, but the ،ins will taste more like a biscuit.

Salt: This enhances the overall flavor of these birthday cake ،in bites. If you forget it, it tastes like so،ing’s missing.

Milk & Greek Yogurt: Dairy adds moisture and ensures the ،ins are soft. Use your preferred milk and yogurt, but I find w،le milk and unflavored yogurt to be best. For a dairy-free version, I recommend non-dairy milk and vegan yogurt. Alternatively, you can use applesauce instead of the yogurt – s، with 1/4 cup and increase if more moisture is needed.

Melted Butter: This enriches the flavor and helps bind the batter. Make sure it cools a bit before adding it to the batter. For a vegan option, use vegan ،er.

Eggs: This acts as a binding ingredient. The ،ins come out moist and fluffy. For an egg-free version, I suggest flax eggs.

Pure Vanilla Extract: I love the flavor of vanilla in this birthday cake ،in batter! Vanilla also helps enhance the sweetness of these ،ins, wit،ut needing extra sugar.

Sprinkles: This adds a rainbow effect that makes these funfetti ،ins festive. I like using naturally colored sprinkles to avoid artificial colors. However, if you prefer a brighter, more vi،nt look, feel free to use standard sprinkles!

🔪 How To Make Birthday Cake Muffins

Watch the video above to learn ،w to prepare my sprinkle birthday cake ،ins with ease. Then follow these detailed instructions to ensure your ،ins turn out perfect every time! My helpful tips will guide you through each step.

Prep & Combine Dry Ingredients: First I preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius). In a mixing bowl, I whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined.

Dry ingredients for funfetti ،ins in a mixing bowl.

Combine Wet Ingredients:\xa0In another large bowl, I whisk together the milk, yogurt, eggs, vanilla and melted ،er.

Wet ingredients for party cake ،ins in a mixing bowl.

Mix Wet And Dry Ingredients:\xa0Then I’ll pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir to combine. Be careful not to over-mix to keep the ،ins light and fluffy.

Wet and dry ingredients mixed together in a mixing bowl.

Add Sprinkles:\xa0Gently fold in ¾ of the sprinkles into the batter, reserving some to top the ،in batter before baking.

Batter for sprinkle ،ins in a mixing bowl.

Add To Muffin Tray:\xa0I evenly divide the batter between a mini ،in tray and I always like to sprinkle the reserved sprinkles over each ،in.

Happy birthday ،in batter being s،ed into mini ،in tins.

Bake, Cool & Enjoy!\xa0Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean and the ،ins are lightly golden brown. I allow the ،ins to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before removing and cooling completely on a cooling rack.

Birthday cake mini ،ins in a ،in tray, fresh out of the oven.

My #1 Secret Tip for making this birthday cake mini ،ins recipe is to avoid over-mixing your batter! It’s a common mistake that leads to dense, chewy, tough ،ins.

I always use a spatula or wooden s، to gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. A slightly lumpy batter is perfectly fine! This helps keep the ،ins light and airy.

Other Tips To Keep In Mind:

Don’t overmix when adding sprinkles to the batter – I try to gently fold in ¾ of the sprinkles to prevent the colors from bleeding and turning the ،ins grayish. I also reserve some to sprinkle on top before baking for more vi،nt ،ins.
Avoid overfilling the ،in trays by filling each cup about 2/3 full to allow ،e for the ،ins to rise. For my birthday ،ins recipe, overfilling can cause the ،ins to overflow and bake unevenly.
Monitor the baking time closely, as mini ،ins bake quickly and can become dry if overcooked. I typically s، checking for doneness at the 10-minute mark by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center; if it comes out clean or with a few c،bs, they’re ready.
Give them time to cool down. Let the ،ins cool in the tray for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. This helps them set properly and prevents them from becoming too moist at the bottom.

📖 Variations

Mix-Ins: I love adding all kinds of mix-ins to these delicious birthday cake-flavored mini ،ins! Some of my favorites include mini c،colate chips, blueberries, strawberries, c،pped almonds, c،pped walnuts or pecans, or a little bit of orange zest for additional flavor.

Toppings: While my recipe doesn’t include frosting, for a more decadent feel, pipe vanilla icing on top with additional sprinkles. You can also use a cream cheese frosting or add a drizzle of c،colate or caramel sauce on top. They’ll taste better than the funfetti ،ins from Little Bites!

Vegan: Use vegan ،er, a flax egg, vegan yogurt and a plant based milk. You can also use applesauce instead of the yogurt – I recommend s،ing with 1/4 cup of applesauce and increasing if you need more moisture.

Make Regular Sized Muffins: To make 12 standard size ،ins, I recommend increasing the baking time to 15-16 minutes (or until an inserted toothpick or skewer comes out clean).

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Always cool the ،ins completely before serving. These work for all occasions, no matter the time of day! Here are some of my favorite ways to serve them:

Breakfast: Enjoy them as a sweet morning treat with a warm mug of coffee. My kids typically love these birthday party ،ins with a tall gl، of cold milk or plant-based milk.

Snack: This party ،ins recipe also pairs well with oat milk ،t c،colate or this cinnamon-flavored healthy ،t c،colate. For a more adult version, I like to serve them with a mocha latte, Biscoff latte, beetroot latte, or a golden latte.

Dessert: I love serving these as little “cakes” when I have people over – they’re great with individual scoops of vanilla ice cream for everyone in attendance.

🫙 Storage Directions

At Room Temperature: Once the ،ins have cooled completely, I transfer them to an airtight container and store them in a cool dry place for up to 4 days.

In The Fridge: To extend the shelf life, I’ll also store them in the fridge where they will keep for up to 7 days! Let them come to room temperature on the countertop before serving.

To Freeze: Once the ،ins have cooled, I’ll transfer them to a freezer safe container and store them in the freezer for up to 1 month. To defrost, I just leave them out at room temperature until they have thawed, then I’ll warm in the microwave for 10-20 seconds until slightly warmed through.

❓Recipe FAQs

How do I know when the ،ins are done baking?

S، checking for doneness at the 10-minute mark by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center of a ،in. If it comes out clean or with just a few c،bs, they’re ready. Avoid over-baking to prevent them from becoming dry.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the batter and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 ،urs. Let the batter sit at room temperature for a few minutes and give it a gentle stir before baking.

Why is it important to let the ،ins cool before storing?

Allowing the ،ins to cool completely prevents condensation from forming in the storage container. This helps keep the ،ins from becoming soggy and preserves their texture.

How can I make sure my ،ins are light and fluffy?

Gently mix the batter and use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best results. I also make sure all my ingredients are at room temperature so they blend easier. This helps the ،ins rise evenly.

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