Breakfast Birthday Cake

Kick off any celebratory morning with this delightful Breakfast Birthday Cake—a fluffy, sprinkle-studded pancake-inspired treat that’s perfect for birthdays, brunches, or simply turning an ordinary day into a festive occasion! Made with a tender buttermilk batter and baked to golden perfection, this easy-to-make cake is crowned with a luscious cream cheese glaze that drips like icing on a classic layer cake. Bursting with colorful rainbow sprinkles inside and out, it’s a whimsical twist on traditional breakfast fare. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious, making it the perfect centerpiece for your special morning celebrations.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups rainbow sprinkles
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 0.25 cups additional sprinkles (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently to avoid colors bleeding into the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese glaze by beating the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.

Step 9

Add the milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the glaze is pourable but not too runny.

Step 10

Once the cake has cooled completely, remove it from the pan and place it on a serving plate.

Step 11

Pour the cream cheese glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.

Step 12

Sprinkle additional rainbow sprinkles over the glaze for a festive finish.

Step 13

Slice and serve the Breakfast Birthday Cake immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1330.9 grams (1330.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3378

Total Fat 126.00g	162%
Saturated Fat 75.10g	376%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.00g
Cholesterol 684mg	228%
Sodium 3161mg	137%
Total Carbohydrate 496.90g	181%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 299.90g
Protein 61.30g	123%

Vitamin D 347IU	1736%
Calcium 815mg	63%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 1237mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.7%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 59.0%