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    Home » Recipes » Simple Vegan Breakfast Ideas

    Birthday Cake Scones

    Published: Nov 5, 2022 · Modified: Dec 2, 2023 by Megan Calipari · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These Birthday Cake Scones are basically a funfetti cake in scone form! They are quick and easy and super tender and moist. They have big vanilla flavor and plenty of sprinkles.

    Adding sprinkles to anything makes them instantly more fun. I love to Vegan Funfetti Cake, and Funfetti Sandwich Cookies, and even Vegan Funfetti Sugar Cookies. So I thought, why not add rainbow sprinkles to scones?!

    These scones are super easy and quick to make. They are done from start to out of the oven in just over 30 minutes. These Birthday Cake Scones are Filled to the brim with sprinkles and topped with a thick vanilla glaze. And, that makes them perfect brunch treat.

    Butter worked into the flour in a marble bowl.
    This is how small the butter should be worked into the flour.

    Ingredients to make Birthday Cake Scones

    Vegan Butter: Make sure this is a stick from butter and not the kind that comes in a tub. The sticks will be more firm which is necessary for scones. I prefer Soy-Free Earth Balance Buttery Sticks.

    Flour: Regular all purpose flour, here.

    Sugar: don't decrease the amount of sugar in this recipe. Sugar adds structure, promotes browning and add moisture to the finished scone.

    Leaveners: A combo of baking powder and baking soda for a high rise.

    Salt: For balance.

    Milk: I used oat milk but any milk will do.

    Lemon Juice: I use lemon juice to combine with the milk to make a buttermilk.

    Vanilla: A hefty dose of vanilla gives these Birthday Cake Scones their flavor.

    Rainbow Sprinkles: And plenty of rainbow sprinkles give the scones their funfetti look.

    dough mixed and ready to cut
    And here is the dough ready to cut.

    Make the Vanilla Glaze

    The vanilla glaze makes these scones.

    To make the glaze, simply add powdered sugar to a bowl followed by vanilla extract.

    Then, add a tablespoon of milk and mix until everything is well combined.

    Next, add up to 1 teaspoon more milk to reach the desired consistency.

    And thats it! Spread the glaze on the scones, and top with a few more sprinkles.

    dough on a wooden countertop cut and ready to bake
    Cut the dough.

    Scone Making Tips

    Two main things to look out for when making these Birthday Cake Scones.

    First, is keep the ingredients cold. So, cube the non dairy butter and stick it back into the fridge. And, mix the milk with the vanilla and lemon juice then stick it back into the fridge until you need it.

    Next, is don't work the dough too much. Use your hands to mix the dough gently. And mix until the dough just comes together. Then, gently pat the dough out onto a surface to cut it.

    overhead shot of birthday cake scones on a baking sheet. They are topped with white glaze and rainbow sprinkles.
    Top with vanilla glaze and plenty of sprinkles

    How to Store Birthday Cake Scones

    To store these birthday cake scones, place them into an airtight container and keep them at room temperature for up to two days.

    Or, freeze the unbaked scones after cutting them. Place them into a bag or container and freeze for up to a month.

    Then, remove them from the freezer, thaw and proceed with baking.

    Two birthday cake scones stacked on white plates
    These birthday cake scones are moist, fluffy and soft.

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    two birthday cake scones on a white plate with sprinkles on the table

    Birthday Cake Scones

    Megan Calipari
    These Birthday Cake Scones are basically a funfetti cake in scone form! They are quick and easy and super tender and moist. They have big vanilla flavor and plenty of sprinkles.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 14 minutes mins
    Total Time 29 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine American, French
    Servings 8 Scones
    Calories 352 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Large Bowl
    • Measuring Cups and Spoons
    • 1 Chefs Knife
    • 1 Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Small Bowl
    • Whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 tablespoon Vegan Butter, cold, cubed into ¼ inch cubes
    • ½ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice or White Vinegar
    • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
    • 2 Cups Flour
    • ½ Cup Sugar
    • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • ⅓ Cup Rainbow Sprinkles

    For the Glaze

    • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 3-4 teaspoon Non-Dairy Milk
    • Rainbow Sprinkles for Topping

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400* F. Line a baking tray with parchment.
    • Combine non dairy milk, lemon juice and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir and place in the fridge.
      ½ Cup Non-Dairy Milk, 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice or White Vinegar, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir to combine.
      2 Cups Flour, ½ Cup Sugar, 2 teaspoon Baking Powder, ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda, ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • Into the flour mixture, add the cold cubed butter and work it into the flour with your hands until its the size of small peas or really coarse meal.
      8 tablespoon Vegan Butter, cold, cubed into ¼ inch cubes
    • Add the sprinkles into the bowl and toss to distribute.
      ⅓ Cup Rainbow Sprinkles
    • Into the bowl add the milk mixture.
    • Using your hands, toss the mixture together until everything is moistened.
    • Pour the shaggy dough onto a lightly floured surface and press it into a rectangle that is approximately 4x8.
    • Cut the rectangle into 8 scones (see photo for reference)
    • Place the scones onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
    • Bake in a 400* F oven for 14-16 minutes or until the bottom of the scones is browned all the way across and they are starting to brown on top.

    Make the Glaze

    • While the scones are in the oven, combine powdered sugar, vanilla and 3 teaspoon of non dairy milk in a small bowl.
      1 Cup Powdered Sugar, ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 3-4 teaspoon Non-Dairy Milk
    • Whisk until smooth and then add another teaspoon of milk if you want to thin the mixture out a bit more.

    Top the Scones

    • Allow the scones to cool slightly, then spread with glaze and top with a few ore rainbow sprinkles.
      Rainbow Sprinkles for Topping
    • Serve!

    Notes

    Be sure the cubed vegan butter and buttermilk are cold to start the recipe.
    Once the wet ingredients are added, toss everything together with your hands just until everything is moistened. Do not stir until a dough forms. It should look shaggy when you pour it out onto your work surface.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1SconeCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 2gSodium: 314mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 2mg
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