If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion, confetti desserts may be just the thing for you. Confetti is a type of cake with colorful sprinkles baked into the batter, which give it a cheerful appearance reminiscent of, well, confetti! While many people associate confetti with boxed cake mixes, there are plenty of ways to create homemade confetti desserts that are even more delicious and impressive. Grab your sprinkles and read on for some of our go-to recipes.
Confetti Whoopie Pies
The jury’s still out on exactly what a whoopie pie is. Some say it’s a cake, while others maintain it’s more of an oversized cookie. Wherever you stand, you’re sure to enjoy this homemade confetti version. The outside is flavored with vanilla and almond and dotted with plenty of rainbow sprinkles, while the buttercream frosting inside makes it feel just like a slice of birthday cake.
Funfetti Mini Cheesecakes
This recipe by Ginger Snap’s Baking Affairs puts a colorful twist on traditional cheesecake by incorporating rainbow sprinkles into a creamy vanilla batter. It’s easy to whip up and requires less baking time than full-sized cheesecakes, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating.
Baked Funfetti Donuts
These fluffy, moist donuts by Barley & Sage have a cake-like texture and are baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative to traditional donuts. They’re packed with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, which can be left white or colored pink for even an extra-festive appearance.
