Birthday Breakfast Waffles (Funfetti Birthday Cake Waffles Recipe)
Birthday breakfast waffles with rainbow sprinkles and vanilla icing taste like funfetti cake, whip up quick and easy in 1 bowl and 30 minutes, and are perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 562kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Birthday Waffles:
- 19 tablespoons all-purpose flour 19 tablespoons = 1 cup + 3 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or avocado oil or canola oil
- 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream at room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk at room temperature
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
- Clarified butter or coconut oil or nonstick cooking spray (for the waffle iron)
Vanilla Butter Icing:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 2 1/2 tablespoons whole milk at room temperature (plus more as needed to achieve the right consistency)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Serving Ideas:
- More sprinkles
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
For the Waffles:
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add the oil, sour cream, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and whisk just until combined, being careful not to over-mix. Fold in the sprinkles.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes, and then preheat your waffle iron.
- Once the waffle iron is hot, brush it with clarified butter or coconut oil, or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Add the waffle batter, and cook until it’s done to your liking (the amount of batter for each waffle and the cooking time will depend on your waffle iron’s make and model).
- Cook the remaining batter the same way.
For the Icing:
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl, and whisk to combine. Add more milk as necessary to make the glaze pour-able.
To Serve:
- Serve the waffles warm, along with the icing to pour on top. If desired, top each serving with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and additional sprinkles.
Notes
- Nutritional Information: The nutrition information for this recipe was calculated for the waffles and icing only (without the optional serving ideas).
- Reheating the Icing: As the butter in the icing cools, it may stiffen up. To make the glaze pour-able again, heat it for 5-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each.
- Storage: You can store leftover waffles wrapped in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: You can reheat waffles straight from the freezer without thawing them. They reheat well in a toaster (or toaster oven), air fryer (at 360F for about 5 minutes, flipping once halfway through), or in the oven (at 350F for 10 to 15 minutes).
Nutrition
Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg