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Funfetti Birthday Cake

Prep Time

25 min

Servings

12

Cook Time

30 min

CakesEasy

Funfetti Birthday Cake

Colorful confetti cake loaded with rainbow sprinkles and topped with vanilla frosting.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
12
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup rainbow jimmie sprinkles
  • For frosting: 1 cup butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla, extra sprinkles

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round pans.

  2. 2

    Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add butter; beat until crumbly.

  4. 4

    Add egg whites, milk, vanilla, and almond extract; beat 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Fold in sprinkles gently.

  6. 6

    Divide between pans; bake 28-30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Cool completely.

  8. 8

    Make frosting: Beat butter, add sugar, milk, and vanilla.

  9. 9

    Frost between layers and cover cake.

  10. 10

    Top with extra sprinkles.

Baker's Tips

  • Use jimmie sprinkles - nonpareils will bleed
  • Don't overmix once sprinkles are added