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!
Birthday Cake Sprinkle Muffins
These Birthday Cake Muffins are super fluffy, just like a birthday cake—and they taste just like it too! I fold sprinkles into the batter and then add extra sprinkles on top in the muffin pan for bright rainbow color all over. They’re basically Funfetti muffins, but in muffin form!
If you’re looking for a fun alternative to birthday cupcakes, bake a batch of these muffins instead. You won’t even miss the frosting with how sweet and delicious they are! Perfect for birthday celebrations, birthday breakfasts, or just adding a little cheer to your day. They also make a fun snack to share at work or school.
I love baking with sprinkles because they make everything more joyful! Some of my other favorite colorful treats include Sprinkled Butter Cookies, Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Bites, and Confetti Cake Batter Brownies—but now we’re adding a new member to the sprinkle family: Fluffy Birthday Muffins!
How to Store Them
Let your muffins cool completely, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, pop them in the freezer for up to 2 months—just thaw or warm them in the microwave for a few seconds, and they’re as soft and fluffy as when they came out of the oven!
I hope you enjoy these Birthday Cake 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
Erica says
Tasted like a muffin! Not a cupcake. So faired well . My daughter doesn’t like things too sweet and so she was happy . Mission accomplished
Paula says
Hi! I’m interested in making these, but is there any way to make them into mini muffins instead?
Megan k. says
I’m a nanny and these are good enough to replace lil bites! 🤣 Love making these, thanks for the recipe!! Delish!!! 🤩😋💕
Pamela Reed says
I love the mention of a lil bites replacement!! Thanks so much for commenting Megan! 🙂