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Birthday Cake Macarons are a must-try dessert!

 
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings: 20 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
  2. Beat egg whites to soft peaks, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff.
  3. Fold dry ingredients into meringue until batter flows like lava.
  4. Pipe onto parchment-lined baking sheet and tap to release air.
  5. Let sit 30 minutes until tops are dry.
  6. Bake at 300°F for 15-18 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. For filling, beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy.
  8. 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

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