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Funfetti Cake Recipe

Funfetti Cake Recipe
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This Funfetti Cake is a delightful and colorful celebration cake featuring a moist vanilla base studded with vibrant rainbow jimmies. Light and fluffy, it’s perfect for birthdays and festive occasions, finished with a creamy homemade buttercream frosting that complements the sweet, fun flavors.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2⅓ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1⅓ cups buttermilk, room temperature
  • 7 large egg whites, room temperature
  • ⅔ cup rainbow jimmies

Buttercream Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans thoroughly and dust them lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, ensuring a good rise.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg whites to the creamed butter and sugar until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the rainbow jimmies at the end to distribute them evenly without overmixing, which could cause the colors to bleed.
  6. Divide and Bake: Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Cakes: Let the cakes cool in their pans on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then carefully remove the cakes from the pans and transfer them to the rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Buttercream Frosting: Beat the softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add salt, vanilla extract, and heavy cream gradually, adjusting the cream quantity until the frosting reaches your desired consistency for spreading.
  9. Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are fully cooled, frost the layers with the prepared buttercream as desired. Assemble and decorate your funfetti cake for a colorful and festive presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients, especially eggs and buttermilk, are at room temperature before starting for optimal texture.
  • Do not overmix after adding the jimmies to avoid bleeding of colors.
  • Use separate pans to bake layers evenly and save time.
  • Buttercream frosting can be tinted with food coloring to match the theme of your celebration.
  • Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerated for longer freshness.

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Keywords: Funfetti cake, birthday cake, vanilla cake, sprinkle cake, buttercream frosting, colorful cake

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