By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 30, 2025
This birthday cake martini is my favorite way to celebrate my birthday! It’s fun, flirty, and tastes just like homemade funfetti cake. I rimmed the glasses with sprinkles, and it created such a fun and colorful effect! I think this would be the perfect drink to celebrate turning 21 for the first—or 10th—time!
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Easy Birthday Cake Martini
My birthday falls in August, but honestly, I’ll take any excuse to celebrate early. Half-birthdays, quarter-birthdays—you name it, I’m there with balloons and sprinkles. Life’s too short not to find little reasons to throw a party, right? That’s probably why I’m so obsessed with this Birthday Cake Martini. It’s everything I want in a celebration: fun, festive, colorful, and (most importantly) delicious. It tastes just like a slice of birthday cake, but with a grown-up twist. Whether it’s your big day or just a random Tuesday that needs a little sparkle, this cocktail totally delivers. Cheers to making every day feel like a party!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 6 oz. wedding cake vodka I used Pearl brand. Regular cake vodka or vanilla would also work well, or you can use plain.
- ▢ 2½ oz. white chocolate liqueur
- ▢ 4 oz. half and half
- ▢ 4 oz. white creme de cacao
- ▢ 4 oz. Amaretto
- ▢ sprinkles for rimming
- ▢ whipped cream optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Dip the top of each martini glass in water and then dip in sprinkles to coat the rim. Sprinkle a small amount of sprinkles into the bottom of each glass. sprinkles
- In a separate container, combine vodka, chocolate liquor, creme de cacao, half-and-half, and amaretto. Stir to combine. 6 oz. wedding cake vodka, 2½ oz. white chocolate liqueur, 4 oz. half and half, 4 oz. white creme de cacao, 4 oz. Amaretto
- Pour mixture into each prepared martini glass.
- Top with whipped cream and more sprinkles if desired! whipped cream
Becky’s Tips
- Stir, don’t shake ! This is an alcohol-forward cocktail that shouldn’t be shaken with ice, which can dilute the flavors. Stir it for a rounded and silky flavor.
- Enjoy and drink responsibly. These martinis pack a punch!
- Nutritional information does not include sprinkles or whipped cream.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Birthday Cake Martini Step by Step
Dip: Dip the top of each martini glass in water and then dip in sprinkles to coat the rim. Sprinkle a small amount of sprinkles into the bottom of each glass.
Combine martini ingredients: In a separate container combine 6 oz. wedding cake vodka, 2½ oz. white chocolate liqueur, 4 oz. half and half, 4 oz. white creme de cacao, and 4 oz. Amaretto. Stir to combine. Pour mixture into each prepared martini glass.
Top and serve : Top with whipped cream and more sprinkles if desired!
How to Store
These birthday cake martinis are best served right away. To get a head start, you could dip the glasses and prepare the mixture, but once it’s stirred and served, you should drink up.
Serving Suggestions
No birthday dinner of mine is complete without scrumptious Tuscan chicken or birria tacos . And, of course, to blow out the candles, I always make a chocolate cake .
More Martini Recipes to Try!
Toasted S’mores Martini with Marshmallow Vodka
Tiramisu Martini
Raspberry Lemon Drop
German Chocolate Cake Martini (Chocolate Martini Recipe)
Birthday Cake Martini Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 oz. wedding cake vodka I used Pearl brand. Regular cake vodka or vanilla would also work well, or you can use plain.
- 2½ oz. white chocolate liqueur
- 4 oz. half and half
- 4 oz. white creme de cacao
- 4 oz. Amaretto
- sprinkles for rimming
- whipped cream optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Dip the top of each martini glass in water and then dip in sprinkles to coat the rim. Sprinkle a small amount of sprinkles into the bottom of each glass. sprinkles
- In a separate container, combine vodka, chocolate liquor, creme de cacao, half-and-half, and amaretto. Stir to combine. 6 oz. wedding cake vodka, 2½ oz. white chocolate liqueur, 4 oz. half and half, 4 oz. white creme de cacao, 4 oz. Amaretto
- Pour mixture into each prepared martini glass.
- Top with whipped cream and more sprinkles if desired! whipped cream
Notes
- Stir, don’t shake ! This is an alcohol-forward cocktail that shouldn’t be shaken with ice, which can dilute the flavors. Stir it for a rounded and silky flavor.
- Enjoy and drink responsibly. These martinis pack a punch!
- Nutritional information does not include sprinkles or whipped cream.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
