Fluffy, SPRINKLE BIRTHDAY CAKE Muffins that taste just like birthday cake! This is a easy rainbow muffins recipe that is pretty and perfect for happy birthday parties and birthday breakfast. Kids LOVE these FUN birthday muffins!
Sprinkle Muffins
Sprinkles and bright colors make everything funner, that’s why I love baking with them! Birthday Cake Truffles, Birthday Cake, Sprinkled Butter Cookies , Chewy Confetti Cookies, and Confetti Cake Batter Brownies are some of my favorite colorful treats but now we’re adding a new member to the sprinkle family – Fluffy Birthday Muffins!
How to Make Birthday Cake Muffins Video
These Birthday Cake Muffins are super fluffy, just like a birthday cake – and they taste just like it too! I include sprinkles inside the batter and then add additional sprinkles on top once in the muffin pan to give them a bright rainbow color all over! They remind me of Funfetti cake mix but in muffin form!
Alternative to Birthday Cupcakes
If you’re looking for a alternative to birthday cupcakes, then bake a batch of these muffins instead. You won’t miss the frosting with how sweet and delicious these are!
These would be perfect for a Birthday Celebration or birthday breakfast, but they would also be great for just adding some cheer to your day or bringing a snack gift to leave in the kitchen at work.
Don’t they look beautiful inside too? The muffins are so moist and tasty!
I hope you enjoy these Birthday Cake Muffins!
Looking for more muffin recipes?
Mini Banana Muffins
Mini Blueberry Muffins
Coffee Cake Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Moist Yogurt Muffins
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Sprinkle Birthday Cake Muffins
PrintIngredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter – melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles + additional on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Grease your muffin cup holder.
- In a bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate bowl stir together milk, butter, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and vegetable oil.
- Add wet mixture into dry mixture and stir until combined.
- Add in 1 cup of rainbow sprinkles and gently mix with spoon to equally distribute them.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling them 2/3 of the way.
- Sprinkle additional rainbow sprinkles on top of each muffin
- Bake for 14-15 minutes or until slightly browned on the sides.
- Cool and enjoy
Jamie says
I made these. Very easy recipe but not a a ton of flavor. Any suggestions? You think I could try this with chocolate chips too?
Chas says
This is right up my kid’s alley. We are going to have to make these. Pinned! Great job and thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Crysta says
Aw! How adorable and FUN! They look moist and yummy, I’ll have to save the post to try them the next time I am making treats with the kiddos. Thanks for the share!
Catheryn says
Do you know temp and time if I want to make mini miffins?
Chloe Henline says
Just took them out of the oven. They look perfect! Can not wait to dig in!
Pamela says
Hey Chloe, this makes me so happy to hear! Dig in and enjoy!
Kerry McMahon says
I just made these for my daughter’s 3rd birthday, to bring into school. I wanted something fun but not with a ton of icing 🙂 These are delicious! I actually doubled the recipe and added 1 cup of Fage 2% yogurt for added moistness. It made 24 regular sized muffins plus about 15-16 mini muffins! Delicious. Thank you for this recipe!
I am curious if you’d made this into a chocolate recipe? and if so, did you just add X amout of cocoa? Thanks!
Pamela says
Hey Kerry, OOOOO I love the idea of adding yogurt for a more moist muffin! YUM! This is my favorite chocolate chip muffin recipe: https://brooklynfarmgirl.com/2014/02/16/fluffy-chocolate-chip-muffins/ – hope you give them a try! Thanks for commenting!
Antonia (Zoale) says
My kids would be over the moon for these! I am saving this for a special treat. Thank you for bringing your yummy and festive treats to Fiesta Friday!
Akaleistar says
Those birthday cake muffins are so fun!
Kerryanne says
You don’t have to be a kid to LOVE these Pamela. I’ve pinned this recipe for the big kids in my life.
Thank you for sharing at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring this recipe at tomorrow’s party. xx
Lesan Lucas says
We had a snow day today and we made these for our (almost!) 7 year old. We had no eggs (how on earth did that happen?!?) and ended up blending 3/4 cup of cottage cheese to replace them and the oil. They turned out amazingly delicious!!!! Definitely will be making them again! Thanks so much!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says
Birthdays should always involve sprinkles! These look so pretty. I am sure they are delicious! Thanks for sharing, Pamela.
Monika Dabrowski says
These are no doubt every child’s favourite party treat, they look so cute! Thank you for bringing your lovely muffins to FF:)m
Mary | My Spaghetti Head says
These look so fun and yummy! I love Sprinkles!!!
Linda Barnby | Friends Over Fifty Guide To Life says
These are so very tempting! I could bite into one right now.
Leslie says
OMG this is so much fun! I’m a big kid and love pretty much anything with sprinkles. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Jelica says
You had me at sprinkles! How fun are these? They look delicious and I love all the fun colours that sprinkles add to a dessert 🙂
Natalie A says
These are so very cute and colorful! They would be perfect for a birthday party! I pinned this recipe! I hope to try them out because I love confetti!
Emily says
Cute Birthday Cake muffins! I have never heard of this idea before and I love it! Totally going to try. Also, beautiful food photography.
Have a great day!
Emily
http://www.fortuitousfoodies.com/
Sandra L Garth says
These would brighten up any occasion! Thanks for joining us again at Celebrate Your Story, have a great weekend.
Kristin @ Peppermints and Cherries says
Pinning this cute and colorful idea! Visiting from Friday at the Fire Station and I followed you on Pinterest and Facebook!
Stefanie says
These look so good! I pinned them for my daughter’s upcoming birthday!
Jess says
CUTE! And yummy! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Lorrie says
Made my son happy! He loved them and so did I. Would make again and again. Thank you!
Tabitha says
Hello, Thank you so much for these! I am having a morning birthday play date for my daughter turning 2!
Question: was this for 12 mini muffins or are they regular sized ones?
Thank you again!
Pamela says
Hey Tabitha, this makes 12 regular sized muffins. Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Christine says
I absolutely love this recipe. I made it a few months ago and it was fantastic! It had the perfect amount of sweetness to it. Not too much!
I wonder…instead of making individual muffin cakes, do you think this recipe could be used to make an actual round birthday cake?
Pamela says
Hey Christine! Thanks for commenting, I’m so happy you liked these Birthday Cake Muffins! I haven’t tried this recipe to make a cake so I can’t be 100% sure, but I’d be interested in hearing how it turns out if you give it a shot!
Rhonda says
How fun are these, my grandchildren would love these muffins. These would be great for a cold, wet week-end which will upon us shortly. I would love for you to share your posts on my Sunday’s Best linkup. We’re always looking for great recipes, especially kid funny recipes. We’re live, and start every Saturday at 8:00 PM EST.
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
I love these, so fun and colourful!
Tracy @ Our Simple Homestead says
These are absolutely adorable!!!