Birthday Cake Batter Frosting Recipe

Dolce Flav

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Dolce Flav

Servings

10

Prep Time

0 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

This Birthday Cake Batter Frosting is sweet, creamy, and packed with nostalgic cake batter flavor using birthday cake flavoring and colorful sprinkles. Whipped butter and powdered sugar form the fluffy base, enhanced with heavy cream and flavoring to create a smooth, spreadable frosting perfect for piping. Ideal for birthday cakes, cupcakes, and sugar cookies, this frosting is easy to make, visually appealing, and delivers that fun, bakery-style cake batter flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1–2 teaspoons birthday cake flavoring
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
2–3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles (optional, fold in at the end)

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Directions

Whip the Butter: Beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl for 2–3 minutes until creamy and pale.
Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low at first to avoid a cloud, then medium speed until smooth.
Add Flavoring: Mix in birthday cake flavoring and vanilla extract, adjusting for your preferred intensity of cake batter taste.
Adjust Consistency: Add heavy cream or milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Add Salt: Include a pinch of salt to balance sweetness.
Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold rainbow sprinkles into the frosting for a festive, colorful touch.
Frost and Decorate: Use immediately to frost cupcakes, cakes, or cookies, or chill for 10 minutes for firmer piping.

Recipe Note

10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Name: Birthday Cake Batter Frosting Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk; 1–2 teaspoons birthday cake flavoring; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional); Pinch of salt; 2–3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles (optional, fold in at the end)

1. Can I make this frosting ahead of time?

Yes — store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Re-whip before using.

2. Can I freeze birthday cake frosting?

Yes — freeze up to 2 months. Thaw and re-whip before frosting.

3. Can I adjust the sweetness?

Yes — reduce powdered sugar slightly or add more cream for a milder sweetness.

4. Can I use salted butter?

Yes — skip the pinch of salt if using salted butter.

5. Can I make it vegan?

Use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk; texture may be slightly softer.

6. Can I use cake batter extract instead of birthday cake flavoring?

Yes — cake batter extract works just as well for the same nostalgic flavor.

7. Can I pipe this frosting?

Yes — it holds shape well for swirls, rosettes, and borders.

8. How do I make it fluffier?

Whip butter longer before adding sugar, and whip the final frosting for 2–3 extra minutes.

9. Can I add more sprinkles?

Yes — fold them in gently to avoid color bleeding.

10. Is this frosting suitable for layering cakes?

Yes — it’s stable enough to use between cake layers without sliding.