Go Back
+ servings
Funfetti Cake: A Colorful Celebration Treat
Molly

Funfetti Cake: A Colorful Celebration Treat

This vibrant, colorful Funfetti Cake is a festive and joyous dessert perfect for birthdays and celebrations. Packed with sprinkles and topped with light buttercream, it delights both the eyes and the palate with its moist, flavorful sponge.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: CITRUS DESSERTS
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¾ cup colorful sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round or a 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the warm milk
  8. Fold in ½ cup of the sprinkles into the batter
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared pans
  10. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
  11. Let the cakes cool completely before assembling and frosting
  12. Spread buttercream frosting between the layers and on top, then sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of sprinkles on the frosting

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38g

Notes

For a lighter texture, substitute all-purpose flour with cake flour.
For a vegan version, use vegan butter, plant-based milk, and egg substitutes.
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!