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Perfect Birthday Cake Shot made with vanilla vodka and creamer. These yummy shots are rimmed with a sweet frosting and dipped in colorful sprinkles, then topped with whipped cream. An easy party treat!

birthday cake shots with whipped cream and sprinkles

We love these boozy birthday cake shots because they’re full of creamy vanilla flavor and rimmed with frosting and vibrant sprinkles, which pairs perfectly with Drunkaroo Dip. This recipe is similar to the Spruce Eats version, but simplified a bit.

Contents

ingredients

This easy drink recipe requires vanilla vodka, sprinkles, coffee creamer, cake frosting, and whipped cream. The perfect party shots!

how to make birthday cake shots

Just a few simple instructions for this creamy birthday drink.

rim your shot glass with frosting
dip into sprinkles
meanwhile, in a cocktail shaker, mix ice, creamer, and vodka
pour into shot glass
top with whipped cream and sprinkles

expert tips

Equipment needed: cocktail shaker or strainer
don’t forget to rim the shot glasses before mixing the drink

customize it

If you prefer a sweeter taste and less alcohol in your birthday cake shot, reduce the amount of creme liquor you add and increase the coffee creamer.

Try chocolate or other fun flavors!

pouring a birthday cake shot into a shot glass with sprinkled rim

FAQ

substitutions

vanilla vodka- you may also try Bailey’s cream or other creamy alcohol
coffee creamer- you may also try heavy cream instead
whipped topping- try chocolate flavored
sprinkles- also try cookie crumbles

birthday cake shots with frosting, sprinkles and kazoos

what to serve with boozy shots

Serve these vanilla birthday cake shots with cake, of course! Try our chocolate chip cookie cake, funfetti sheet pan cake, or boozy Kaluah chocolate cake.

birthday cake shot with whipped cream and sprinkles

Birthday Cake Shots

The perfect shot for birthdays, parties, and celebrations. Vanilla vodka, creamer, frosting and sprinkles make the best birthday shot recipe!

4 from 3 votes

Print Pin Rate

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 84kcal

Author: chunkyinkentucky

Equipment

cocktail mixer or two glasses

Ingredients

cake frosting for rimming
sprinkles for rimming
4 oz vanilla or cake vodka
4 oz coffee creamer or heavy cream
whipped topping

Instructions

rim shot glasses with frosting, then sprinkles and set aside
fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then add creamer and vodka
top each shot with whipped cream and extra sprinkles

Notes

serve immediately for best taste

try other flavors to customize your drink

Nutrition

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