Description
Celebrate any occasion with Birthday Cake Macarons — crisp almond shells filled with sweet vanilla buttercream and sprinkles, capturing the magic of cake in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites (room temp)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
- Beat egg whites to soft peaks, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff.
- Fold dry ingredients into meringue until batter flows like lava.
- Pipe onto parchment-lined baking sheet and tap to release air.
- Let sit 30 minutes until tops are dry.
- Bake at 300°F for 15-18 minutes. Cool completely.
- For filling, beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Pipe onto half of the shells, top with another shell, and add sprinkles to sides.
Notes
- Weigh ingredients for consistency
- Rest macarons before baking to prevent cracking
- Store in fridge for 24 hours before serving for best texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French