This is the perfect recipe to celebrate a birthday. The birthday cake shot tastes like birthday cake and when decorated with sprinkles and candles this shot is sure to make someone feel celebrated. This creamy, vodka-based shot is so much fun!
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Ingredients in a Birthday Cake Shot
- Vanilla Vodka – I love vanilla vodka in this recipe, you can replace with unflavored vodka if you want to cut down your ingredient list. You can also use cake flavored vodka.
- White Chocolate Liqueur – This is what gives the shot its nice white color and adds a creamy texture.
- Frangelico – This is where the cake flavor comes from.
- Frosting and Sprinkles – An optional garnish for a festive rim.
Directions
Begin by prepping the rim of your shot glasses. Smear a little icing on the outer edge around half of each glass. Next, roll the iced part into sprinkles until they are completely covered.
Next, mix the vodka, white chocolate liqueur and Frangelico in a shaker with ice. Shake for 10 to 15 seconds.
Pour the mixture into your glass. Serve with a candle for maximum birthday wishes.
Tips for Making
- Use rainbow sprinkles or anything that reminds you of classic funfetti cake.
- If you don’t have icing available to adhere the sprinkles, you can substitute it for honey or marshmallow fluff.
- Pair with birthday cake pops or birthday cake cookies.
Items Used
For this recipe, I used these tall birthday candles, nonpareil sprinkles and these shot glasses.
Goes Great With
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use instead of vanilla vodka?
For this Birthday Cake Shot recipe, we recommend vanilla vodka, cake flavored or unflavored vodka. Feel free to substitute what you have on hand.
What is a good shot for birthdays?
We love this recipe for a Birthday Cake Shot as well as other shot recipes.
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Instructions
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Begin by prepping the rim of your shot glasses. Smear a little icing on the outer edge around half of each glass. Next, roll the iced part into sprinkles until they are completely covered.
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Next, mix the vodka, white chocolate liqueur and Frangelico in a shaker with ice. Shake for 10 to 15 seconds.
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Pour the mixture into your glass. Serve with a candle for maximum birthday wishes.
Notes
- Use rainbow sprinkles or anything that reminds you of classic funfetti cake.
- If you don’t have icing available to adhere the sprinkles, you can substitute it for honey or marshmallow fluff.
- Pair with birthday cake pops or birthday cake cookies.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Birthday Cake Shot
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
