Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful Birthday Cake Scones, a fun twist on traditional scones! Bursting with sprinkles and infused with vanilla flavor, these moist and fluffy treats are perfect for any celebration – from birthdays to brunches. Their vibrant colors and scrumptious flavors make them a hit among both kids and adults alike. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up these cheerful scones in just over an hour, ensuring that your next gathering is filled with sweetness and smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/3 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) 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; then refrigerate while preparing wet ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Shape dough into a circle on the baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours.
- Cut into triangles, brush with cream, and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg