These easy homemade birthday cake waffles taste just like birthday cake and are filled with funfetti sprinkles. Serve them with whipped cream or your favorite jam. They're an easy make ahead birthday breakfast because they can be frozen and heated in the toaster.
PREP TIME 10 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 5 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 15 minutesminutes
YIELD 12waffles
Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flour
3tablespoonssugar
2teaspoonsbaking powder
1teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspoonpie spice or cinnamon
1/2teaspoonsalt
8tablespoons(1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
2cupslow-fat buttermilk
2eggs
2teaspoonvanilla extract
3/4teaspoonalmond extract
1/3cupsprinkles
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pie spice or cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a small bowl and set aside to slightly cool.
In a second mixing bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. While whisking, drizzle in the melted butter.
Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Batter may be a little lumpy.
Preheat your waffle maker. When it is ready, stir in the sprinkles to the batter. Don't let them sit in the batter too long or the colors may bleed.
Spray the waffle maker with cooking spray and spoon 1/3 cup batter into each waffle well.
Cook for 4 - 5 minutes or until waffles are golden brown and crispy.
Serve immediately with whipped cream or jam or see directions for freezing in the notes.
Recipe Notes
Make Ahead and Freezing Tips
Completely cooled waffles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Layer the waffles between parchment paper or waxed paper so they don't stick together.Defrost in the fridge overnight and then reheat them in the toaster.If you forget to defrost them, you can heat them in the microwave directly from the freezer. We still recommend a final toaster session for crispy edges.