Description
Colorful sprinkles dance across this playful Funfetti cake, bringing childhood memories to life with each delightful slice. Sweet nostalgia meets bakery perfection, inviting you to savor pure joy in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Cake Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- ½ cup (80 grams) rainbow sprinkles (jimmies work best)
Buttercream Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- Extra sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing cake pans with a light coating of grease and flour or parchment paper lining.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and airy, developing a light, fluffy consistency.
- Incorporate egg whites individually into the butter mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract to enhance flavor profile.
- Blend sour cream into the wet ingredients, then methodically alternate adding flour mixture and milk, ensuring a smooth, well-integrated batter. Mix until ingredients are just combined to maintain cake’s delicate texture.
- Carefully fold colorful sprinkles into the batter, distributing them gently to prevent color bleeding or sinking.
- Evenly distribute the batter between prepared cake pans, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create a level top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring for a golden surface and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter until creamy, then gradually incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream. Beat until achieving a light, fluffy consistency.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, apply frosting and garnish with an additional sprinkle of colorful confetti-like decorations.
Notes
- Prevent sprinkles from sinking by tossing them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the cake.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs, butter, and sour cream to create a smoother, more uniform cake texture that rises evenly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing technique.
- To make the cake extra moist, brush each cake layer with simple syrup before frosting, which adds subtle sweetness and prevents dryness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg