Description
Funfetti layer cake celebrates classic birthday nostalgia with colorful sprinkle-studded layers of moist vanilla cake. Homemade frosting and festive decorations make this dessert a delightful centerpiece you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (80 g) rainbow sprinkles
Frosting:
- 1 batch vanilla buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Prepare baking equipment by warming the oven to 350°F and coating two 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until light and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in pure vanilla extract.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, alternating between the two, mixing until just combined.
- Delicately fold colorful rainbow sprinkles into the cake batter, distributing evenly without overmixing.
- Pour batter equally into prepared cake pans, smoothing the surfaces with a spatula.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Once completely cooled, apply smooth layers of vanilla buttercream frosting between cake layers and on exterior.
- Embellish cake top and sides with additional rainbow sprinkles for festive presentation.
Notes
- Prevent sprinkles from sinking by tossing them in a light coating of flour before adding to the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the cake.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the cake’s soft texture and festive appearance.
- Enhance flavor complexity by using clear vanilla extract to keep the cake’s bright white color while adding a subtle depth to the sweetness.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness, bringing to room temperature before serving to restore optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg