Delicious and Easy Sprinkle Birthday Cake Muffins Recipe
Celebrate your next birthday breakfast with these delightful and easy Sprinkle Birthday Cake Muffins! Bursting with colorful party sprinkles, these moist and tender muffins bake quickly in just 10-15 minutes, making them a perfect festive treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Total Time: 15-20 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2/3 cup milk (2%)
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (non-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp neutral-flavored oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles + 2 tbsp extra sprinkles for topping (if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet mixture in increments, stirring gently after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure the muffins remain tender.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in 1/2 cup of the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Using a medium-sized cookie scoop or spoon, portion the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Top with Sprinkles: If desired, sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of rainbow sprinkles on top of each muffin for a festive and colorful finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire cooling rack and cool for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Storage: Enjoy these muffins fresh for the best flavor and texture. Leftover muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and fluffy.
- You can substitute milk with a plant-based alternative to make the recipe dairy-free.
- To make mini muffins, use a 24-cup mini muffin pan and adjust baking time to about 8-10 minutes.
- For a more intense vanilla flavor, use pure vanilla extract rather than imitation.
- Sprinkles tend to bleed color and may slightly tint the batter; use high-quality sprinkles for best results.
