Secret-Ingredient Best Sprinkles for Funfetti Cake (No Bleeding!)
A vibrant, fluffy Funfetti cake with rainbow sprinkles that stay colorful thanks to a wrinkle technique. Whisked eggs and softened butter create a tender crumb, while a creamy frosting binds it all in celebratory vibes. Pork-free and alcohol-free for versatile enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 12 slices of 9-inch round cake 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1 cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup milk
½ cup softened unsalted butter (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans and dust with flour.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
Gradually alternate adding flour mixture and milk, starting/ending with flour.
Lightly fold in sprinkles until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Divide batter into pans. Bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting: Cream softened butter, gradually add powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Assemble cake by spreading frosting between layers and topping with sprinkles.
Notes
Use “wrinkle technique”: Press sprinkle clusters into batter with fingertips to prevent dye bleeding
Storage: Keep in airtight container for up to 3 days
Variation: Swap with seasonal sprinkles or gluten-free flour blend
Daub frosting lightly between layers for structural stability
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg