21 Desserts with Sprinkles That Make Everyday Feel Like a Party

Updated on Apr. 17, 2023

In the mood to party? These desserts with sprinkles make it easy.

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Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar Birthday Cake

Desserts with sprinkles are a must for birthdays! This treat from Christina Tosi’s All About Cake is speckled with plenty of rainbow jimmies and that classic confetti cake flavor I just love. —Lisa KaminskiTaste Recipes Editor

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Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches

Everyone loves a good birthday cake, especially a confetti cake, but it’s a treat we’ve all had before. Why not take those same flavors to the next level this summer with the mashup we all have been waiting for: a birthday cake ice cream sandwich. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Unicorn Manes

Total Time 25 min
Servings 24 cookies
From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves a classic shortbread cookie. Make each cookie magical with a quick dip into melted baking chips and rainbow-colored sprinkles. Your unicorns will love these rainbow bites. —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
4/21

Cookie Cake

Total Time 35 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This oversized cookie cake recipe is so easy and quick that I just might make it instead of traditional cookies from now on. I don’t miss portioning out dough or shuffling pans in and out of the oven. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
5/21

Cake Balls

Total Time 1 hour 35 min
Servings about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Who says that all desserts with sprinkles have to be cake? These tasty truffles are requested every year for parties and potlucks. They’re the perfect size to enjoy a few and still have room for other treats. The cake balls take a little time but can be prepped in steps and are easy to make ahead. —Krista Anderson, Macomb, Michigan
6/21

Moist Chocolate Cake

Total Time 40 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This moist chocolate cake recipe with coffee reminds me of my grandmother because it was one of her specialties. I bake it often for family parties, and it always brings back fond memories. The cake is light and airy with a delicious chocolate taste. This recipe is a keeper! —Patricia Kreitz, Richland, Pennsylvania
7/21

Chocolate-Glazed Doughnut Cookies

Total Time 50 min
Servings 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My little nieces love to help decorate these doughnut-shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans or crushed candy canes. —Jolie Stinson, Marion, Indiana
8/21

Easy Confetti Pie

Total Time 25 min
Servings 10 servings.
From the Recipe Creator: Sugar cone crust makes a pie that tastes like birthday cake when you add a dreamy, creamy no-bake confetti filling. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
9/21

Thick Sugar Cookies

Total Time 35 min
Servings about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: This thick and cakelike sugar cookie is similar to those sold at bakeries. My children often request these for their birthdays and are always happy to help decorate them. —Heather Biedler, Martinsburg, West Virginia
10/21

Homemade Confetti Cake

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost impossible not to feel happy when you see the fun pop of rainbow confetti! —Courtney Rich, Highland, UT
11/21

Birthday Cake Fudge

Total Time 10 min
Servings 64 pieces
From the Recipe Creator: This decadent treat is the perfect sweet to make your birthday special. Or prepare it ahead and package it as a surprise gift for a friend. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
12/21

Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Total Time 40 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. —Michelle Dorsey, Wilmington, Delaware
13/21

Princess Toast

Total Time 10 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I made these sparkly treats for my daughter’s Brownie troop and they’re great for princess parties. Sometimes I use lemon curd in place of the jam. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
14/21

Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cake

Total Time 40 min
Servings 20 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband requested a giant sugar cookie for his birthday. I wanted to do something a bit more exciting than birthday cookies, so I came up with this sugar cookie cake. The secret to a dense yet cakelike texture is to make sure you don’t overbake the cake. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah
15/21

Cheesecake Pops

Total Time 2 hours
Servings 45 cheesecake pops
From the Recipe Creator: This is a very quick, easy and fun dessert for any occasion. The possibilities are endless with these cute bites. Customize them for any occasion by using different toppings. —Evelyn Moore, Elk Grove, California
16/21

Funfetti Pancakes

Total Time 20 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For my kids' birthdays, I like to make these cake mix pancakes. Frosting and more sprinkles seal the deal! —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia
17/21

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Total Time 55 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe based on our family's love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine's Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
18/21

Fruity No-Bake Cookies

Total Time 15 min
Servings about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Keep your kitchen cool with these freezer cookies made with fruity cereal. They’re extra sweet and even more fun for kids to help make.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
19/21

Cream Cheese Sheet Cake

Total Time 50 min
Servings 30 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This tender, buttery cream cheese cake with a thin layer of fudge frosting is perfect for a crowd. It's always popular at potlucks and parties. It's not uncommon to see folks going back for second and even third pieces. —Gaye Mann, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
20/21

Easy Cake Mix Bars

Total Time 25 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I take this dessert to work for Friday pick-me-ups. It’s one of my favorite yellow cake bar recipes. I love to share them because they’re so easy to eat, easy to make and easy on the wallet. —Amy Rose, Ballwin, Missouri
21/21

Rainbow Cupcakes

Total Time 50 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making these colorful cupcakes with my mom since I was in high school. The cheery sweets are as fun to make as they are to eat. —Tammy Quinn, Lynden, Ontario