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Ultimate Funfetti Sprinkle Birthday Cake: A Colorful Celebration Masterpiece

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 45-60 minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Total Time: 1.5-2 hours
Servings: 12-16 slices
Difficulty: Moderate
Cost: $10-$20

Essential Equipment

Must-Have Tools
Nice-to-Have Extras

A sunlit kitchen counter set up for baking with white mixing bowls, measured ingredients in glass containers, colorful sprinkles in a crystal bowl, room-temperature butter and eggs, and a prominent stand mixer, all illuminated by natural light for a warm atmosphere.

Ingredients Lineup

Dry Ingredients
  • 3-4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2-3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2.5-4.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5-1 tsp baking soda
  • 1-1.5 tsp salt
  • 1/2-3/4 cup rainbow jimmies sprinkles
Wet Ingredients
  • 1-2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2-1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1-4 tsp vanilla extract

Pro Baking Techniques

Preparation Secrets
  • Room Temperature is Key: Bring all dairy and eggs to room temp
  • Precise Measuring: Use kitchen scale for accuracy
  • Sprinkle Strategy: Fold sprinkles gently to prevent color bleeding
Mixing Magic
  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  2. Beat in oil gradually
  3. Add eggs one at a time
  4. Alternate dry ingredients and buttermilk
  5. Fold sprinkles GENTLY

Baking Instructions

Temperature and Timing
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C)
  • Bake 30-38 minutes for round pans
  • Internal temperature should reach 200-210°F
Doneness Checks
  • Golden edges
  • Springs back when touched
  • Toothpick comes out clean

A three-layer funfetti cake on a silver cake stand, featuring a smooth vanilla buttercream finish and adorned with rainbow sprinkles, photographed at a 45-degree angle on a marble surface with soft, diffused lighting.

Frosting & Decoration

Vanilla Buttercream
  • Beat butter until creamy
  • Gradually add powdered sugar
  • Add vanilla and milk for consistency
  • Decorate with extra sprinkles

Storage Tips

  • Room temperature: 2-3 days
  • Refrigerate in airtight container
  • Freeze individual slices up to 3 months

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don’t overmix batter
  • Avoid nonpareils in cake batter
  • Never frost warm cake
  • Use American “jimmies” for best results

Exciting Variations

  • Cupcake version
  • Lemon or almond extract twist
  • Fruit jam layer option
  • Different sprinkle color themes
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Nutrition Note

  • High in sugar and fat
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Not recommended for strict dietary restrictions

Grab your mixing bowl and let’s make some birthday magic! 🎂✨

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