Birthday Cake Muffin Loaf with Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients:
- 2 packages of birthday cake muffin mix
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- Whipped vanilla frosting (for topping)
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mixing the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl or using a stand mixer, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Adding Dry Ingredients:
- Add both packages of birthday cake muffin mix into the bowl with the cream cheese and butter mixture.
- Combining Wet Ingredients:
- To the bowl, add the vegetable oil, water, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Mixing Everything Together:
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Ensure there are no lumps and the batter is smooth.
- Adding Sprinkles:
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles into the batter using a spatula or spoon. Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the sprinkles to bleed into the batter.
- Baking:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Baking Time:
- Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cooling:
- Once baked, remove the loaf pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- Removing from Pan:
- After cooling in the pan, carefully remove the cake from the loaf pan and place it directly on the wire rack to cool completely.
- Frosting:
- Once completely cooled, frost the cake with whipped vanilla frosting. You can spread it evenly over the top and sides using a spatula or knife.
- Serving:
- Slice and serve the birthday cake muffin loaf with vanilla frosting. Enjoy!
This detailed recipe ensures that each step is clear and easy to follow, making it perfect for baking with kids and enjoying a delicious treat together!