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Funfetti Cake with Frosting and Sprinkles

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A festive and colorful vanilla cake filled with rainbow sprinkles, topped with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting and extra sprinkles for a fun celebration treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies type)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Extra rainbow sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
  7. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  10. To make frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
  11. Add vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cream or milk. Beat until smooth, adding more cream as needed for desired consistency.
  12. Frost cooled cakes, stacking if desired, and cover with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Use jimmies (rod-shaped sprinkles) to avoid color bleeding in the batter.
  • Cakes can be baked ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.
  • Adjust frosting consistency with more cream or powdered sugar as needed.
  • For cupcakes, bake 18–22 minutes instead.

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Keywords: funfetti cake, birthday cake, sprinkle cake, vanilla cake, buttercream frosting

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