Rainbow Sprinkle Cake Bars
	
		Rainbow Sprinkle Cake Bars are soft, buttery dessert bars packed with colorful sprinkles and a rich vanilla flavor—perfect for parties, birthdays, or just a cheerful treat any day.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Mariem
 
							- Prep Time: 10 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 28 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 38 minutes
 
							- Yield: 16 bars 1x
 
							- Category: Dessert
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
 
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
 
- 2 large eggs
 
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
 
- 1 1/4 cups (156g) all-purpose flour
 
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
 
- 1/4 tsp salt
 
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
 
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined.
 
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
 
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
 
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
 
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
 
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and top with extra sprinkles.
 
- Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
 
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars soft and tender.
 
- Use jimmies (long sprinkles) to prevent color bleeding.
 
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
 
- Double the recipe and use a 9×13 pan for a larger batch.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 bar
 
							- Calories: 180
 
							- Sugar: 17g
 
							- Sodium: 55mg
 
							- Fat: 8g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 5g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 25g
 
							- Fiber: 0g
 
							- Protein: 2g
 
							- Cholesterol: 35mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: sprinkle cake bars, funfetti bars, rainbow dessert, birthday treat, vanilla bars