Fluffy Funfetti Cake from Scratch Easy Perfect Rainbow Sprinkles Recipe
A light, airy, and moist funfetti cake made from scratch with rainbow sprinkles, perfect for birthdays and celebrations. This recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and a secret touch of sour cream for extra tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream, room temperature
- ¾ cup (about 120 g) rainbow sprinkles, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whole milk and sour cream.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk mixture to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a rubber spatula, being careful not to bleed the colors.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. The cakes should spring back lightly when touched.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Gently fold in sprinkles to avoid color bleeding. Toss sprinkles in a tablespoon of flour before folding to prevent sinking. Avoid overmixing to keep cake fluffy. For dairy-free version, substitute milk and sour cream with plant-based alternatives. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 4
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