Funfetti Cake Recipe
Moist funfetti sponge cake rolled with a vanilla buttercream. Served with whipped cream and sprinkles!
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Ingredients
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Cake
Vanilla Buttercream
Whipped Cream
Garnish
Method
Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Gradually add the sugar mixture until combined.
- 4
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until no flour streaks remain. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Vanilla Buttercream
- 8
Prepare the Buttercream
In a medium bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
Whipped Cream
- 10
Make Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Assembly
- 11
Assemble the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, spread a layer of vanilla buttercream evenly over the surface. Roll the cake tightly from one end to the other, then frost the outside with more buttercream.
- 12
Serve
Slice the cake and serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of rainbow sprinkles on top.





