Description
This Homemade Funfetti Cake boasts a delightful flavor and simple preparation. It’s crafted with key ingredients like butter and rainbow sprinkles, making it a perfect sweet treat for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (248g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (237ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (225g) rainbow sprinkles
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (452g) powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 1 teaspoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2–5 tablespoons (30-75ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (112g) sprinkles plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan, then flour it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar with a hand or stand mixer until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time and then incorporate the vanilla extract.
- Alternately mix the buttermilk with the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, starting and ending with the buttermilk, mixing just until combined. Scrape the bowl as needed and fold in the sprinkles.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar cup by cup until a crumbly mix forms. Then mix in the vanilla and salt, adding 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and adjust the consistency with more cream if needed. Fold in sprinkles.
- Frost the cooled cake using an offset spatula and add additional sprinkles on top. Store the cake loosely covered for up to 2 days.
- This recipe can also be used to make 24 cupcakes, two 9-inch round cakes, or three 8-inch round cakes.
Notes
Ensure the ingredients are at room temperature before starting for the best results.
For a fun variation, add different colors of sprinkles or mix-ins.
Store leftovers properly to retain moisture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg