Description
Sprinkled with joy, this funfetti layer cake delivers childhood nostalgia through colorful crumbs and silky vanilla buttercream. Rainbow-hued confetti creates delightful texture, promising sweet memories for celebration seekers who crave playful dessert perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 grams) sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Decoration:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) rainbow sprinkles
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter, then dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, ensuring no lumps remain, and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, whip softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in pure vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk, stirring gently to maintain a silky batter consistency.
- Gently fold rainbow sprinkles into the batter, distributing evenly without overmixing to preserve cake’s delicate texture.
- Evenly distribute batter between prepared cake pans, smoothing tops with a spatula for uniform layers.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare vanilla buttercream frosting, then generously spread between layers and cover entire cake surface.
- Decorate exterior with additional sprinkles, creating a festive and colorful presentation.
Notes
- Cool cake layers completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- Fold sprinkles gently into batter at the last moment to prevent color bleeding and maintain their vibrant appearance.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and milk for smoother, more even cake texture and better mixing.
- For gluten-free option, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain cake’s light and fluffy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg