Fluffy Funfetti Cake Recipe from Scratch
A simple, fluffy funfetti cake made from scratch with pantry staples and colorful sprinkles, perfect for celebrations or any sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
- ¾ cup (about 120g) rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray, then line the bottoms with parchment paper circles.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract with the last egg.
- Lower the mixer speed. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined after each addition.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently using a rubber spatula to avoid bleeding colors.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops gently.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling racks to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and milk for better blending and fluffiness. Fold sprinkles gently to prevent color bleeding. Toss sprinkles in a little flour before folding to suspend them better. Oven temperatures vary; start checking doneness at 30 minutes. For dairy-free or gluten-free options, see substitutions in the recipe notes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 4
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