This Funfetti Cake is a vibrant, festive dessert that’s perfect for any celebration! With soft, fluffy layers of cake filled with colorful rainbow sprinkles and topped with a light, creamy whipped vanilla buttercream, it’s a showstopper that’s sure to brighten up any occasion. The cake is light and tender, while the frosting is airy and smooth—together they create a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
The addition of sprinkles makes this cake especially fun, and the cake layers bake up beautifully with a soft crumb. The whipped vanilla buttercream is the perfect complement, bringing a creamy finish to each slice. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or just a special treat, this Funfetti Cake will definitely bring joy to your table.
Ingredients
- For the Funfetti Cake:
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups (500g) sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 large egg whites (or 3 whole eggs + 3 whites)
- 1½ cups (360ml) milk, room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup (120g) rainbow sprinkles (jimmies type, NOT nonpareils)
- For the Whipped Vanilla Buttercream:
- 2 cups (452g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups (720g) powdered sugar
- 6 tbsp (90ml) milk or heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
