Birthday Cake Waffles with Cake Mix

Birthday cake waffles are made with cake batter, so you can enjoy the taste of birthday cake any time of day. They’re perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. And, you'll love that this is semi-homemade so super easy, even if you aren't super confident in the kitchen.

These waffles are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They’re light and fluffy on the inside with a crispy exterior and will remind you of eating birthday cake for breakfast. Plus, they’re fun to eat – who doesn’t love sprinkles?

Need more semi-homemade ideas? Check out this cake mix 7-up bundt cake, or these strawberry cake mix cookies. Both are delicious and so easy to make!

sprinkles on top of birthday cake waffles

Ingredients

1 (15.23 oz) box Funfetti cake mix (433g)
3 large eggs
1 cup water (250ml)
⅓ cup vegetable oil (80ml)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)

Optional: syrup, whipped cream, sprinkles, fresh fruit, or ice cream

glass bowls of ingredients on white table

Handy Kitchen Tools

sprinkles and ice cream on stack of waffles with white brick background

How to Make Birthday Cake Waffles

Start by getting your waffle maker ready. Follow the instructions for your particular model, but pre-heat and spray each side with non-stick spray to prevent it from sticking.

Then, you will prepare the batter. Mix together the cake mix, eggs, water, oil, and vanilla extract until it is smooth. This is easy to do with a whisk, but you can use a hand mixer if you prefer.

teal hand mixer in bowl of cake mix batter

When your waffle maker is ready, pour around ¼ cup of the batter onto the waffle iron, then close the lid and follow the waffle maker's directions for how long to cook.

Depending upon the size of your waffle maker, you may need to use up to ⅓ cup of batter, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the maker shows it is done cooking.

Remove the waffle from the maker and continue until all of the waffle batters has been used. Then serve hot with your favorite toppings.

I like to also spread a bit of butter over each waffle as it comes off the waffle maker to keep them rich and moist while you finish cooking the rest of the batter.

waffles topped with sprinkles on cream plate

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Vanilla Cake Mix and Add Sprinkles?

If you can not find a cake mix that has sprinkles in it already, you can certainly use a white, yellow, or vanilla cake mix and add your own sprinkles. This is a great idea if you need to have a specialty cake mix such as gluten-free or sugar-free.

Can I Freeze Birthday Cake Waffles?

Yes, freezing waffles is a great idea. Make a large batch of these birthday cake waffles, eat some then and let the others cool.

Once the waffles have cooled completely, I like to freeze them on a plate or baking sheet for 1 to 2 hours to harden. Then, I will put them into a freezer storage bag or an airtight freezer container. It's also good to put a piece of wax paper between each waffle to make it easier to pull out a single waffle at a time.

The waffles can be taken out and reheated in the toaster to get the crispy outside or heated in the microwave. Waffles will last up to 6 months in the freezer.

How Long are Cake Mix Waffles Good For?

Birthday cake waffles are best when eaten within 24-48 hours for the best taste but the waffles can last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Store them in an airtight container or plastic storage bag and place them in the refrigerator.

birthday cake waffles topped with whipped cream and sprinkles

What Toppings Go on Birthday Cake Waffles?

The possibilities are endless when it comes to topping birthday cake waffles. Here are some of my favorite toppings:

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Fresh fruit or pie filling
Syrup, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or a fruit compote
Powdered sugar
Nutella
Sprinkles and more!

Get creative and add other things such as chocolate chips, nuts, or candy pieces into your waffle mix if you want more texture! This basic format is ideal for use with any flavor cake mix and can create a delicious way to start your day, with little effort!

stacked birthday cake waffles with scoop of ice cream

More Cake Recipes

Are you looking for more breakfast or brunch inspiration? Check out the other popular breakfast recipes below. Whether you want a sweet breakfast or something savory, we have a recipe for you. Make sure that you take a moment to bookmark the ones you like, print out the recipes, or pin them to Pinterest.

📖 Recipe

Yield: 8

Birthday Cake Waffles with Cake Mix

Make semi-homemade birthday cake waffles with cake mix that are light, fluffy, and filled with sprinkles!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 (15.25 oz) box Funfetti cake mix (433g)
3 large eggs
1 cup water (250ml)
⅓ cup vegetable oil (80ml)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)

Instructions

Begin by preparing your waffle maker. Spray with non-stick spray on both sides, then set to preheat.
While the maker heats, mix together the cake mix, eggs, water, oil, and vanilla extract together until a smooth batter is made.
Once the waffle maker is ready, pour ¼ cup of the mix into the waffle iron and close the lid to cook.
Depending upon the size of your waffle maker, you may need to use up to ⅓ cup of batter, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the maker shows it is done cooking.
Remove the waffle from the maker and continue until all of the batter has been used. Then serve hot with your favorite toppings.