Description
Indulge in the joy of homemade funfetti cake, a delightful treat that’s perfect for any celebration! This vibrant cake is bursting with colorful sprinkles and topped with creamy buttercream frosting, making it an instant favorite among kids and adults. With its moist texture and sweet flavor, this funfetti cake will add a festive touch to birthdays, anniversaries, or just a fun dessert night at home. Plus, it’s easy to make from scratch, allowing you to customize it to your liking!
Ingredients
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- 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1⅓ cups buttermilk (room temperature)
- 7 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup rainbow jimmies (sprinkles)
- 1 pound unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 pounds powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
- Rainbow sprinkles (to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg whites; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with buttermilk until just mixed. Fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting with a mixture of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg