Funfetti Cake Recipe

What is Funfetti Cake

This cake is loud. Not because it shouts, but because it wears sprinkles like a disco ball wears light. Funfetti cake is that happy guest who shows up on time, brings confetti, and leaves you smiling with a mouth full of vanilla joy. It’s cake, but with extra happiness baked in. And yes, it’s simple enough that you won’t need a stress snack in the middle of making it.

Prep Time

Preparation: 20 minutes
Baking: 30 minutes
Cooling: 40 minutes
Total: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (use the jimmies type, not the round ones—they bleed like a soap opera)

How to make Funfetti Cake

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper. Grease again, because cake should never stick around after the party is over.

Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside like a plot twist.

Step 3
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer until fluffy. This should take about 3 minutes. You’re looking for a light texture, not a full arm workout.

Step 4
Add egg whites one at a time. Mix well after each. Add vanilla and mix again.

Step 5
Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk. Begin and end with flour. Mix just until smooth. Do not overmix unless you want a cake with trust issues.

Step 6
Gently fold in sprinkles. Do not stir like you’re mad. Fold like you’re tucking sprinkles into bed.

Step 7
Divide the batter evenly into the pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 30–33 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. If you don’t have a toothpick, a spaghetti noodle works. Just don’t cook it after.

Step 8
Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Frosting Idea
Use vanilla buttercream and add more sprinkles on top. Or eat it plain. No judgment. This cake is friendly.

Final Note

Funfetti cake doesn’t require a special occasion. It is the occasion. Bake it when you’re happy. Bake it when you’re bored. Bake it because the sprinkles were on sale. Just bake it.

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Funfetti Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Additional Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Funfetti cake is that friend who bursts in with a "Ta-da!", showering you with confetti and leaving you grinning, your taste buds humming with vanilla happiness.

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Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

1. Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans, line with parchment, and grease again.
2. Dry Mix: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Fluffy Base: Beat butter + sugar until light (~3 min).
4. Eggs & Vanilla: Mix in egg whites one at a time, then vanilla.
5. Combine: Alternate adding flour mix and milk (start/end with flour). Mix just until smooth.
6. Sprinkles: Fold in gently—no overmixing!
7. Bake: Split batter into pans. Bake 30–33 min (toothpick = clean).
8. Cool: 10 min in pans, then transfer to a rack.

Enjoy your stress-free cake! 🎂

Notes

• Top it with vanilla buttercream and extra sprinkles—or enjoy it just as it is. No pressure! This cake is happy either way.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 370Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 5g