Easy Soft & Moist Funfetti Cake From Scratch
A homemade Funfetti cake that is fluffier, softer, and tastier than any box mix. Bursting with colorful sprinkles and rich vanilla flavor, it's perfect for birthdays.
Equipment
- stand mixer
- 8-inch Cake Pans
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (3-4 mins).
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with flour.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles by hand.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Use 'jimmies' (rod-shaped sprinkles) rather than nonpareils to prevent color bleeding.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg
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