Birthday Cake French Toast
Funfetti meets brunch in this celebratory birthday cake French toast—soft slices of sweet, sprinkle-studded bread are dipped in a vanilla custard, griddled to golden perfection, and finished with a drizzle of icing and whipped cream for a party on your plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 slices brioche or thick white bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (more as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- Whipped cream
- Extra sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
- Stir in the sprinkles gently to avoid color bleeding.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, coating both sides well.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Cook the soaked bread slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooked French toast, top with whipped cream, and finish with more rainbow sprinkles. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use day-old brioche for best texture and soaking.
- Add sprinkles just before dipping to prevent color bleeding.
- Try using flavored extracts like cake batter or maple for a twist.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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