Birthday Cake Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Pantry Sauces syrups glazes Vanilla: Extract Easy

A small glass bottle of birthday cake syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Cake-batter flavor for lattes and milkshakes: a simple syrup with a generous dose of pure vanilla, a touch of butter extract and a whisper of almond, finished with sprinkles on top.

Prep 5 min

Cook 6 min

Total 11 min

Servings 12

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

Adjust yield

servings

1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
2.0 tsp (10.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
½ tsp (2.5 ml)butter extract
¼ tsp (1.25 ml)pure almond extract
pinch of fine sea salt
1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)rainbow sprinkles, for topping drinks (optional)

Baking tools for this recipe

Convert to grams Scale it Change the pan

Make it at home

As an Amazon Associate, VanillaGoods earns from qualifying purchases. We only suggest tools that fit this recipe.

Instructions

Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat over medium, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
Simmer gently for 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let stand for 2 minutes so the extracts keep their aroma.
Stir in the vanilla, butter extract, almond extract and salt.
Cool completely, pour into a clean bottle and refrigerate.
To serve, sweeten a latte or milkshake with the syrup and finish with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles.

Tips

Almond extract is strong; it should whisper, not shout, so measure it carefully.
Add the sprinkles only on top of the finished drink; stirred into the syrup they bleed color.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make birthday cake syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 6 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (12 servings).

How should I store birthday cake syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 3 weeks. Shake before using; discard if it turns cloudy or smells fermented.

Can I make birthday cake syrup ahead?

Make it up to 3 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (10 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Cake-batter flavor for lattes and milkshakes: a simple syrup with a generous dose of pure vanilla, a touch of butter extract and a whisper of almond, finished with sprinkles on top.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

67 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

16.8g Carbs

0.0g Protein

16.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~804 cal · 0g fat · 202g carbs · 0g protein · 202g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 67 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 13 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 9 min·0.5 mi·~900 steps
Moderate cycling 7 min·1.4 mi
Swimming laps 9 min
Jogging 7 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Stair climbing 6 min·~550 steps
Dancing 11 min
Bodyweight circuit training 7 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 16 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

Made with VanillaGoods

Browse available VanillaGoods products below. Check each product's origin and form against the ingredient list; these recommendations do not change the recipe's quantities or preparation method.