{"id":"1bfd07bb-4474-49f9-a5f0-5b7744f65416","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1bfd07bb-4474-49f9-a5f0-5b7744f65416","source_url":"https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/favorite-birthday-cake-muffins/","title":"Favorite Birthday Cake Muffins (with Sprinkles!)","description":"These party cake muffins are perfect to celebrate any ordinary day—or as a really fun way to start a child's birthday. Be gentle when stirring in the sprinkles to limit the color running.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT12M","total_time":"PT22M","image_url":"https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/birthday-cake-muffins-on-counter.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup unsweetened applesauce","item":"unsweetened applesauce","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons unsalted butter ((melted and slightly cooled))","item":"unsalted butter ((melted and slightly cooled))","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2  eggs","item":"eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1/2 cup milk","item":"milk","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon  baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4  teaspoon  salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2-4 tablespoons sprinkles ((the classic kind, not nonpareil style))","item":"sprinkles ((the classic kind, not nonpareil style))","quantity":2,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract."},{"number":3,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt."},{"number":4,"text":"Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. VERY gently fold In sprinkles. Do not over-mix or they may start to bleed."},{"number":5,"text":"Divide the batter among the prepared muffin pan, using about 1 1/2 tablespoons batter in each cup. Top with additional sprinkles if desired."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out cleanly. Transfer to a wire rack, using a knife around the edges to loosen if needed, and let cool."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.478029+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.478029+00:00"}