Funfetti Cake
About This Funfetti Cake
This funfetti cake recipe is perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers seeking reliable, delicious results every single time. Whether you're baking for a special occasion, preparing a family treat, or simply indulging your cravings, this recipe delivers consistent, bakery-quality results with straightforward techniques and common pantry ingredients. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity - no complicated methods, no obscure ingredients, just pure baking satisfaction.
What Makes This Funfetti Cake Special
What makes this funfetti cake truly exceptional is the perfect balance of flavors and textures that come together effortlessly. You'll love how easy it is to achieve professional results, even on your first attempt.
Key Techniques for Success
This recipe has been tested and perfected to ensure success, with clear step-by-step instructions that guide you through every stage of the baking process. The wonderful aroma that fills your kitchen as these bake will have everyone eagerly gathering around, and the first bite will confirm that homemade truly is better. Perfect for everyday enjoyment, special celebrations, gift-giving, or sharing with friends and family, this recipe will quickly become one of your most trusted and frequently used baking favorites.
Perfect for Every Occasion
With minimal prep time and maximum flavor impact, you'll wonder why you haven't been making these all along.
Ingredients
- 300g (2½ cups) All-purpose flour
- 300g (1½ cups) Granulated sugar
- 170g (¾ cup) Unsalted butter, softened
- 3 Large eggs
- 240ml (1 cup) Whole milk
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 2½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 100g (½ cup) Rainbow jimmies sprinkles
- 225g (1 cup) Butter, softened (for frosting)
- 480g (4 cups) Powdered sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3-4 tbsp Heavy cream
- Sprinkles for topping
Quick Info
- Total Time:
- 90 min
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Servings:
- 12
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans and line with parchment.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- 4
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
- 6
Gently fold in sprinkles. Don't overmix or colors will bleed.
- 7
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- 8
Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- 10
For frosting: Beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. Beat until light and fluffy. Frost cake and top with more sprinkles.
Pro Tips
- •Use jimmies (long sprinkles) not nonpareils - they hold color better.
- •Fold sprinkles in gently at the end to prevent color bleeding.
- •Make sure cake layers are completely cool before frosting.
- •Press sprinkles into the sides of the frosted cake for a festive look.
Variations
Make funfetti cupcakes instead of a layer cake. Add white chocolate chips. Use different color sprinkles for different holidays.
