Get ready to transform your kitchen into a celebration of color and flavor with this irresistible Homemade Funfetti Cake! Imagine cutting into a soft, fluffy cake bursting with rainbow sprinkles, covered in silky vanilla buttercream that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, looking to impress your friends, or simply craving a slice of pure happiness, this easy-to-make cake is your ticket to dessert heaven. No professional baking skills required - just pure, delicious fun!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 cake
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cakes from oven and let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter in a clean mixing bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once cakes are completely cool, frost the layers, spreading buttercream between layers and over the entire cake.
- Decorate the top and sides with additional sprinkles if desired. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, even batter and better cake texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake light and tender.
- For extra colorful sprinkles, use high-quality rainbow jimmies that won't bleed color into the batter.
- Make sure your cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
- For a more vibrant look, add extra sprinkles on top and around the sides of the cake.
- Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- For best results, let the cake sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving to soften the frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 110mg
