I just love this made from scratchFunfetti Cakethat is light, fluffy and full of sprinkles. The buttercream frosting is the perfect addition to this DIY birthday cake.

Funfetti cakes are really cute! This cake is really simple to make. It has a great texture and doesn’t fall apart. Plus, it is incredibly tasty. This is the kind of cake that my kids request the most because it looks like confetti exploded in a cake-so fun!

Funfetti Cake

You most likely have tasted the boxed version of the confetti cake. While that one is good, this cake made from scratch will keep you coming back for more. I love making homemade cakes for my family. Have you seen the price of cakes recently?! Definitely a skill worth pursuing.

One common mistake in cake making is using too much flour. The best way to ensure you are getting the right amount is to weigh the flour using a kitchen scale. If you don’t have a kitchen scale to weigh the flour, make sure you shake down the flour and level it off with a knife to get a more accurate measure.

Obviously, the sprinkles make the cake. I have a few tips because not all sprinkles are created equal. I would not recommend using any nonpareils (those are the tiny colorful balls) they will bleed all over the color and you won’t get the desired look. I suggest using some standard rainbow sprinkles aka Jimmies that are a line in shape. Those will give you the best looking cake!

Ingredients

Butter
Sugar
Milk
Vanilla
Flour
Baking powder
Egg whites
Rainbow sprinkles
Cream cheese
Powdered sugar
Heavy cream

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Recipe Instructions

First, line three 8-inch cake pans need to be lined with parchment paper and greased.
The recipe requires beating egg whites and sugar to form stiff peaks, while butter, sugar, and vanilla are creamed together.
In a separate bowl, flour, baking powder, and salt are combined.
The flour mixture is added to the butter mixture alternately with milk, and then the egg whites and rainbow sprinkles are folded in.
The mixture is then divided into the prepared pans and baked for 20-30 minutes. Once done, the cakes are left to cool completely.
The cream cheese frosting is then made by mixing butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt together.
Decorate the cake as desired but I used sixlets and more rainbow sprinkles.

top view whole funfetti sprinkle cake with a slice taken out

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you decorate a Funfetti Cake?

Decorating the cake is the fun part. It is easier to frost a cake that is chilled or frozen so keep that in mine. A few decorating options are covering the cake in the frosting of your choice and then decorate with sprinkles. Or once the cake is frosted add only a small strip of sprinkles. I added Sixlets to the bottom of mine. Get creative!

How do you store a funfetti cake?

The best way to keep a cake from drying out is to put it in a cake container and refrigerate it. This will prevent the cake from drying out.

How can I check to see if the cake is done?

There is nothing worse than a cake that isn’t fully cooked in the center. To ensure this doesn’t happen-insert a toothpick to the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean then it is finished baking.

Can I make Funfetti Cupcakes instead of cake?

Sure! You can add the batter to a muffin tin as well. Be sure to only fill the batter 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.

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pin for funfetti sprinkle cake with images of a whole white and rainbow sprinkle colored cake with slices served from it

This playful dessert puts the FUN inFunfetti Cake. It really brings the party with it’s buttery, vanilla cake frosted with delicious buttercream frosting and packed with sprinkles. I can’t wait for you to bake this beauty!