Description
Funfetti layer cake celebrates classic birthday joy with playful sprinkle-studded layers of sweet nostalgia. Colorful crumbs and creamy frosting promise a delightful dessert experience that sparks childhood memories and brings smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsps baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate egg whites individually, beating well after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredient mixture and milk to the butter mixture, blending gently until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Delicately fold colorful sprinkles into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout without deflating the mixture.
- Carefully divide batter between prepared cake pans, spreading smoothly to ensure uniform layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter until creamy and smooth, gradually introducing powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, apply frosting between layers and across the entire cake surface.
- Garnish the top and sides with additional sprinkles for a festive, colorful finish.
Notes
- Toss sprinkles in a tablespoon of flour before folding into batter to prevent color bleeding and distribute evenly throughout the cake.
- Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for smoother mixing and a more consistent cake texture.
- Swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum to maintain cake structure and texture.
- Replace butter with dairy-free margarine and use almond or oat milk instead of regular milk for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg