Sprinkles, sprinkles, sprinkles
It’s one of the most popular flavors I make and there’s so many different sprinkles and colors you can use to make these. Check out some fun sprinkles here.
So many flavor possibilities
You can do any color or like a swirl of two colors. Also, you can totally change this recipe to make it different flavored cake. You could do lemon birthday cake macarons with a little lemon extract and lemon juice, or you could add a dollop of raspberry to the center and have a raspberry cake macaron. Or, call me crazy, but I’m thinking lemon birthday cake macarons with a raspberry center.Lemon, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, orange…
Use this filling with the classic French macaron shells. Get the recipe here. Make sure you put the sprinkles on right after you pipe the macarons and hit them down on the counter. If you do it before, you’ll have sprinkles flying everywhere.Birthday Cake Macaron Filling
Ingredients
- 1½ sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
- 2¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon butter extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla pudding mix
- 4 teaspoons whole milk powder
- pinch of salt
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Using the paddle attachment in a stand mixer, add the butter and brown sugar and whip together on high speed until light and fluffy. Don't skip this. The mixture should be very fluffy.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and turn the mixer on low, scraping down the sides occasionally. Once the ingredients are combined, turn it up to high and beat until fluffy.
- Put the filling into a piping bag and pipe onto macaron shells. Any classic macaron shell works.
- Sandwich a macaron shell on top and refrigerate.
Notes
They are good in the fridge for about a week, but can be frozen for a few months. For best results, bring to room temperature before eating.
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The Comments
Mary @ The Kitchen Paper
OMG! How cute are these!?! I’m super impressed with your macaron skills — serious #goals. xoxo
Michelle Adams
> Mary @ The Kitchen PaperThank you, Macy!! This is definitely one of my favorite flavors! Thanks for stopping by!
Cynthia
Is it instant or the non-instant type of vanilla pudding mix? Thank you!!
Michelle Adams
> CynthiaHi Cynthia! I use instant pudding mix.
Debbie
💖💖
Shelley R
How many macarons does this fill?
Amy
Do you think this would turn out with nonfat milk powder? I have some of that left from a different recipe and would love to use it up!
kaavya
Is there any possible substitute for whole milk powder?
Hannab
These look amazing! What is the purpose of the powdered milk? Flavor, texture, etc? Not something I normally have on hand and wonder if I can skip.