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Birthday Cake Scones

These delightful birthday cake scones are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate any occasion, combining the joy of cake with the ease of scones.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: British
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour You can use any budget flour.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar For sweet vibes.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Helps the scones rise.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Balances the sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Keep it cold for better texture.
  • 1/2 cup whole milk Semi-skimmed works too.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Use high-quality extract for best results.
Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup birthday sprinkles Feel free to add more!
  • optional icing for drizzling Because everything's better with icing.

Method
 

Preheating the Oven
  1. Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Combining Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, mix up the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cutting in the Butter
  1. Add in your cold butter cubes and rub them between your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Adding Milk and Vanilla
  1. Pour in the milk and vanilla, gently fold until just combined.
Folding in Sprinkles
  1. Gently fold in the sprinkles being careful not to overmix.
Scooping and Baking
  1. Using a cookie scoop, drop portions of dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Icing (Optional)
  1. To make icing, whisk together icing sugar with milk for a drizzle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

Leftovers taste better the next day, especially drizzled with icing. For variations, you can use chocolate chips or dried fruits instead of sprinkles.
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