Description
Fluffy waffles with the flavor of birthday cake—vanilla, sprinkles, and all—topped with whipped cream, syrup or icing and extra sparkle for a festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (≈250 g) all‑purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, separated (yolks + whites)
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) buttermilk (or substitute: 1 ¼ cups milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar, let sit 5 min)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted unsalted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for extra “cake” flavour)
- ⅓ cup (≈45 g) rainbow sprinkles (folded into the batter)
- Whipped cream or vanilla icing/glaze
- Additional rainbow sprinkles for garnish
- Maple syrup or melted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Pre‑heat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease it (with non‑stick spray or butter).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter (or oil), vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; a few small lumps are okay. Be careful not to over‑mix.
- In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form; then gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter. This step gives the waffles extra lightness and fluff. (This technique is used in some “funfetti waffle” recipes.) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles into the batter, being careful not to over‑mix so the colour doesn’t bleed too much. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Pour the appropriate amount of batter into the hot waffle iron (check your machine’s capacity) and cook until golden brown and crisp on the outside, according to your waffle maker’s instructions.
- Remove waffles and keep warm on a wire rack or in a low oven (around 90‑100 °C / 200 °F) while you cook remaining waffles so they stay crisp. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Serve each waffle topped with whipped cream or a drizzle of vanilla icing/glaze, more rainbow sprinkles, and optionally maple syrup or melted butter for extra indulgence. You can also add fresh berries or a birthday candle for fun.
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can easily make a substitute by mixing milk with a bit of lemon juice or vinegar and letting it sit 5 minutes until slightly thickened. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Using whipped egg whites folded into the batter helps make the waffles lighter and more delicate—especially desirable for a breakfast‑treat waffle. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- The rainbow sprinkles give the “birthday cake” look and feel — be sure to choose non‑meltable sprinkles (avoid large sugar shapes) so they hold their shape. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- These waffles are best enjoyed fresh, when the outside is still crisp and the inside tender. If you have leftovers, you can reheat them in a toaster oven or 350 °F (≈175 °C) oven for a few minutes to refresh the crispness. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Feel free to customize toppings: a vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar + milk + vanilla, or a cream cheese icing adds extra decadent cake‑flavour vibes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 5 minutes coarse resting if you like)
- Cook Time: 10‑12 minutes (depending on your waffle iron and number of waffles)
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch / Sweet Treat
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American / Celebration Breakfast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (before toppings)
- Calories: approx. 350–400 kcal
- Sugar: approx. 10–15 g (depending on toppings)
- Sodium: approx. 350–mg
- Fat: approx. 14–g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 6‑g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 8‑g
- Trans Fat: 0‑g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 50‑g
- Fiber: approx. 2‑g
- Protein: approx. 7–g
- Cholesterol: approx. 60‑mg
Keywords: birthday cake waffles, funfetti waffles, sprinkles waffles, celebratory breakfast, waffle party