Easy Homemade Funfetti Cake Recipe
Bring joy to your celebration with this Easy Homemade Funfetti Cake. Bursting with sprinkles and fluffy vanilla buttercream, it's sure to make any birthday memorable!
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 egg white room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
- 3/4 cup +2 tbsp buttermilk room temperature
- 1/2 cup rainbow jimmy sprinkles
For the Frosting
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 1/2-4 cup powdered sugar
- sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Lightly butter and flour (or spray) a 9x13-inch pan.
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, and extracts until light and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. With mixing speed on low, add the eggs and egg white, beating after each addition.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- With mixing speed on low, alternate adding the dry ingredients with the buttermilk, taking care not to overmix. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the sprinkles.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it into an even, smooth layer. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cake is golden brown on top and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before frosting.
- To prepare the frosting, in a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the butter until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar, mix until large crumbs form, then slowly pour in the heavy cream. Gradually turn speed up to medium-high speed and beat for 2-3 minutes or until fluffy.
- Scoop the frosting into the center of the cake, then using an offset spatula, spread over the cake into an even layer. Garnish with sprinkles if desired. Cut and serve, enjoy for up to 3 days at room temperature.
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Notes
Try switching things up by using holiday-specific colored sprinkles for any occasion!
To STORE your Homemade Funfetti Cake, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can refrigerate it for up to a week. To FREEZE, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. You can freeze the cake for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT, let the cake thaw at room temperature and warm individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Nutrition
Serving: 24serving | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg
