Description
Colorful sprinkles dance through this delightful homemade funfetti cake, creating pure birthday bliss. Moist layers of vanilla-infused happiness promise sweet celebrations for cake enthusiasts craving nostalgic childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies work best)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 large egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of salt
- Extra sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (175C). Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour, or line with parchment paper for effortless removal.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents.
- Butter Mixture: Cream butter and sugar in a spacious bowl until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes of vigorous mixing.
- Moisture Integration: Introduce egg whites individually, thoroughly incorporating each before adding vanilla extract, creating a smooth, homogeneous base.
- Batter Development: Fold in sour cream, then alternately mix flour mixture and milk, beginning and concluding with flour. Blend until ingredients are just harmonized, avoiding overmixing.
- Sprinkle Infusion: Gently fold colorful sprinkles throughout the batter, distributing them evenly to ensure a uniform confetti effect.
- Pan Filling and Baking: Evenly distribute batter between prepared pans, smoothing surfaces. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted.
- Cooling Process: Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, preserving their delicate structure.
- Frosting Creation: Whip butter until creamy, gradually introducing powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream. Beat until the frosting achieves a light, pillowy texture.
- Final Assembly: Generously frost the cooled cake layers, adorning the top with an additional sprinkle of colorful confetti for a festive finish.
Notes
- Toss sprinkles in a tablespoon of flour before folding into batter to prevent color bleeding and ensure even distribution throughout the cake.
- Allow all ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more consistent cake batter with better rise and texture.
- Gently fold ingredients just until combined to maintain the cake’s light and tender crumb, preventing a tough or dense final result.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend, use dairy-free milk and butter alternatives, and replace egg whites with aquafaba for a versatile, allergy-friendly version of the funfetti cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg