Best Funfetti Cake Recipe
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4.7
Best Funfetti Cake Recipe
Description
This funfetti cake combines granulated sugar and room-temperature salted butter creamed together until fluffy, then eggs and vanilla are beaten in to create a creamy base. A sifted mix of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda is gradually incorporated alongside milk, alternating to produce a smooth, creamy batter. Rainbow sprinkles are gently folded in at the end.
The batter bakes in two 8-inch round pans until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, yielding moist layers with a tender crumb. After cooling, the cake is frosted with a buttercream made from unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk or cream for smooth spreadability. Additional sprinkles decorate the frosting topping.
This cake suits birthdays or celebrations, offering a classic vanilla flavor with festive, colorful accents. The light texture makes it pleasant for a variety of palates. The layers can be stacked with frosting between and decorated as desired.
Storage instructions note that the cake can be kept an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for several days. It can also be made ahead and frosted the day it will be served. Variations include changing the sprinkle colors for different holidays and the option to add almond extract for a subtle flavor boost.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter room temperature (2 sticks, salted
- 4 egg room temperature, large
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1¼ cups milk
- ¾ cup Rainbow sprinkles
For the Frosting
- 1 cup butter room temperature (2 sticks, unsalted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- Food Coloring optional
- Sprinkles
- Decorations
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 8-inch round baking pans with a nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, with a hand or stand mixer, cream together the sugar and butter until well combined and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Mix in the vanilla. Turn the mixer on high and continue mixing until fluffy and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Turn on the mixture and pour ⅓ of the flour mixture into the batter, mix well. Add ⅓ of the milk into the batter, mix well. Keep alternating between the flour and milk until all is mixed in continue mixing for another 2-3 minutes. Gently fold in the sprinkles. The batter will be creamy smooth.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. Until a toothpick is inserted in the center and comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before inverting the pan and removing the cake to a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting
- In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Add in ⅓ of the powdered sugar and beat until mixed in. Slowly add in the remaining powdered sugar and continue mixing until a stiff frosting has formed. Add in the vanilla extract and half of the cream. Mix well. Continue adding the cream and mixing continuously until the desired consistency has been reached. If a color is desired, add in the food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Spread the frosting on the bottom cake layer, add the top cake layer and spread the remaining frosting around the cake. Top with some sprinkles or decorate as you would like.
Notes
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- You can prepare the cake layers in advance and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap to refrigerate overnight; frost on the day of serving.
- Use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment for best mixing results, or a hand mixer works well too.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a fully inserted toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Customize sprinkles seasonally or for special occasions to add festive colors.
- Optionally add one tablespoon almond extract to the batter to enhance vanilla flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 766 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 766kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 108g | 36% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 83g | 166% |
| Vitamin A | 1121IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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