Description
Birthday Cake Macarons are delightful treats that combine the flavors of a classic birthday cake with the delicate texture of macarons. Perfect for celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ⅔ cups (200 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (110 grams) almond flour
- 3 large (100 grams) egg whites
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- Sprinkles as needed
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter softened
- 3 tablespoons yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (113 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Using a food processor, pulse the powdered sugar and almond flour until fully combined. Sift into a large bowl.
- Prepare the french meringue by beating egg whites on low speed until frothy. Increase speed and gradually add sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Add food coloring if desired.
- Gently fold the meringue into the dry ingredients until fully combined. The batter should flow like a ribbon.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe 1-inch disks onto the silicone mat.
- Tap the cookie sheet on the countertop a few times to remove air bubbles and pop any with a toothpick.
- Sprinkle sprinkles on top if desired.
- Rest the macarons for an hour until the tops have dried.
- Preheat the oven to 280°F (140°C).
- Bake macarons for 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway.
- Cool completely on the cookie sheet before removing.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, add cake mix and half powdered sugar until combined, then add remaining powdered sugar and beat for 5-6 minutes.
- If too thick, add heavy cream/milk one tablespoon at a time.
- Transfer buttercream to a piping bag and pipe frosting between macaron shells to assemble.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
- Macarons can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- Consider using gel food coloring for vibrant hues.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg