Funfetti Birthday Cake for Every Celebration

 

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour

• 2 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar

• 4 large egg whites

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk

• ½ cup (120ml) whole milk

• ½ cup (80g) rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)

For the Vanilla Buttercream:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened

• 3 ½ cups (440g) powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk

• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• Extra sprinkles for decoration

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cream butter & sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

4. Add egg whites & vanilla: Beat in egg whites one at a time, then add vanilla.

5. Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients: Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk and milk, beginning and ending with dry.

6. Fold in sprinkles gently using a spatula.

7. Bake: Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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🧁 Make the Frosting

1. Beat the butter until creamy (about 2–3 minutes).

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.

3. Add cream/milk one tablespoon at a time until smooth and spreadable.

4. Frost the cooled cake and top with sprinkles.

🎉 Tip:

This cake is perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any fun occasion. Use themed sprinkles to match the event!

🎥 Video Tutorial