Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of a Homemade Funfetti Cake, a colorful and festive treat perfect for birthdays or any special occasion. This moist and fluffy vanilla cake is speckled with rainbow sprinkles, topped with a creamy buttercream frosting, and more sprinkles for a fun finish.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup rainbow jimmies (sprinkles)
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- More rainbow sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg whites and vanilla.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl, and milk and sour cream in another. Alternate adding them to the butter mixture.
- Add Sprinkles and Bake: Gently fold in sprinkles, divide batter, and bake for 28–32 minutes.
- Make the Frosting: Beat butter, then add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt. Frost the cakes and decorate.
Notes
- Avoid using nonpareil sprinkles as they may bleed color.
- This recipe can be adapted for cupcakes with a shorter bake time of 18–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
