Dive into the world of celebration with every slice of our Celebration Funfetti Cake, adorned with a rich vanilla frosting and vibrant sprinkles that make every moment feel special. This cake brings the perfect balance of fluffy texture and creamy sweetness, ensuring a delightful experience that’s as joyous to look at as it is to eat.
Why You’ll Love This:
This cake is a visual feast, packed with colorful sprinkles inside and out, making it a hit among both kids and adults. Its moist crumb, combined with the smooth, velvety vanilla frosting, creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s hard to resist. It’s simple to make yet impressively delicious, making it the ideal choice for anyone looking to bring a touch of celebration to their dessert table.
Perfect Occasion:
The Celebration Funfetti Cake is perfect for birthdays, parties, or any time you want to celebrate life’s joyful moments. Its cheerful appearance and delectable taste make it a versatile choice for any event, from a casual gathering to a more formal celebration. Let this cake be the centerpiece of your next festive occasion and watch as it brings smiles to everyone’s faces.
Decoration Tips:
To make your cake even more festive, top it with an assortment of colorful sprinkles after frosting. For a themed party, choose sprinkles that match your color scheme to add a personalized touch. Edible flowers or fruit can also be a beautiful addition, providing a natural contrast to the vibrant colors of the sprinkles. Finally, a dusting of edible glitter can add that extra sparkle to make your cake truly shine.
Ingredients for the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups of cake flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 1 1/4 cups of unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups of white granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup of buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- Colorful sprinkles
Ingredients for the Vanilla Frosting:
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups of powdered sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons of heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- More colorful sprinkles for decoration
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy and light, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, followed by the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles.
- Prepare a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray and evenly spread the cake batter into it.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a test knife comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 30-45 minutes before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, followed by the vanilla extract. Adjust the consistency with a bit more heavy cream if necessary.
- Fold sprinkles into the frosting, then spread over the cooled cake.
Enjoy this celebratory Funfetti Cake, where every bite is a burst of joy and sweetness!
