Doesn’t everyone deserve a sweet breakfast treat on their birthday? Loaded with rainbow sprinkles and coated with a sweet glaze, these Birthday Cake Muffins are the perfect way to spoil your loved ones on a special day!
Let’s be honest. A birthday is really just a great excuse to eat cake ALL.DAY.LONG. Even for breakfast!
And since my sweet Casey is turning 4 today, I knew that I wanted to come up with a fun breakfast treat for him to start his day on a high. Since he is my rainbow-sprinkle-and-dessert-loving child, these muffins were absolutely MADE for him. Clearly, they brought a smile to this birthday boy’s face (and by the way, his brothers thought the muffins were pretty great, too)!
These muffins start with a cake mix, so they really do have that cake batter flavor that is so darn good. Instead of a big pile of frosting on top (which would then turn a muffin into a “cupcake”), I finished these off with a simple little glaze that coats the muffin tops and sets into a harder, sweet crust. It’s like the outside of a glazed DONUT, but even better…because that glaze is on a muffin top. With sprinkles!
Of course, the inside of the muffins are light, fluffy and loaded with even more sprinkles! I love the contrast between the glazed crusty top and the soft, moist crumb interior.
If you want to make these in advance, I would suggest baking and freezing the muffins whenever it’s convenient for you. Then thaw the muffins the night before you need them and glaze them in the morning. Allow enough time for the glaze to set before serving. Now…we’re off to celebrate!!
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Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 1 16.5 ounce box yellow cake mix
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or more as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line a standard-size muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together the first 7 ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in sprinkles.
- Divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the Glaze: Stir together confectioners’ sugar and milk in a medium bowl. Dip the tops of the cooled muffins into the glaze. Place muffins on wire rack and allow glaze to set before serving.
Looking for more fun, birthday-inspired recipes? Try these favorites:
Lightened-Up Funfetti Cake Batter Dip
{Healthy} Cake Batter Smoothies
Happy Birthday to your son, god bless him! 🙂 I am sure he must have enjoyed the muffins, they look amazing! Yay for sprinkles!
Thanks, Manali!! Don’t sprinkles just make EVERYTHING better?! 🙂
Blair, these muffins are so FUN!! I bet they’re so delicious too….the perfect way to kick off a birthday! Happy Birthday Casey! 🙂
Thanks, Anna! They’re basically CAKE. How can you argue with that for breakfast? 🙂
Happy birthday to Casey! I’m sure he absolutely loves these muffins, Blair! This is so creative and I absolutely love it! Such a fun twist on a classic flavor. I would definitely love to wake up to these cuties, too!
These look wonderful! Can’t wait to try with my son. pinned
Thanks for the pin, Kimberly! I hope that your little guy loves them!
These look absolutely delicious. I definitely will be making them for a birthday in the future.
Thanks so much, Mary!
What a cute little boy! Love the idea of the birthday cake muffin. No icing. Thanks for sharing.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Thanks so much, Linda!!
Sending happy birthday wishes! We have a birthday coming up in our home. Can’t wait to try these!
Thanks, Allie! I hope that your family loves them! 🙂
These look so delicious! The sprinkles, and the fact that they are glazed!!! Yum. I love treats made from cake mixes too. Happy bday to your boy!!!
Thanks, Sarah! Sprinkles make everything better!!
What a great way to kick off somebody’s birthday! I can’t wait to make these. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Jerusha!! 🙂
I love this! I always wake up early to make birthday pancakes for my hubby. These I could make ahead and sleep in!! Great recipe!
Exactly, Kristin! Make-ahead breakfasts are always best! 🙂
What a fun start to a birthday! I hope he had a great one!
Hi, Carlee! Thanks very much! He had a great day. 🙂
What a fun birthday breakfast! 🙂 Thanks so much for joining us at Freedom Fridays! have a great holiday weekend!
Thanks, Jamie! You too!
This look so good! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Alexis!!
Yum!! PINNED because I have to make these! 🙂 Have a great holiday weekend! 🙂
Cathy
Hi, Cathy! Yes, definitely give them a try. Your kids will LOVE you for it! 🙂
Hello beautiful! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7pm because we love to party with you! Happy Memorial Day! Lou Lou Girls
Thanks!
What a great Birthday Muffin, and your little guy is so cute! Thanks so much for sharing your post with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
Miz Helen
Thank you!!
wow this is good idea