Birthday Cake Scones
Celebrate any occasion with these delightful Birthday Cake Scones! Moist, fluffy, and bursting with colorful sprinkles, these scones are a joyful treat that captures the essence of a birthday party in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, they are quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time for ultimate convenience. With a hint of vanilla and the fun addition of sprinkles, these scones bring happiness to both kids and adults alike. Made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand, they are an easy baking project that promises smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 scones 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/UK
Ingredients
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- 320 grams (2 2/3 cups) All Purpose Flour
- 66 grams (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 tablespoons butter, cubed and chilled
- 1/3 cup sprinkles
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- Stir in the sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, whisk together cold heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1.5 inches tall on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 1-2 hours.
- Slice into triangles and brush with more heavy cream before baking for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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