Funfetti Cake Recipe
It's time to celebrate with this ultra fluffy homemade funfetti cake! It's bursting with sprinkles and topped with a fluffy vanilla buttercream. Bring on the birthdays!!
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 290kcal
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 salt
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 1/2-4 cup powdered sugar
- sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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 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 flours, 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 the sprinkles.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading 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 and beat for 2-3 minutes or until fluffy.
- Scoop the frosting into the center of the cake, then using a 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!
Nutrition
Serving: 24serving | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg