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Easy Funfetti Snack Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Snack Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Funfetti Snack Cake is a delightful and colorful treat perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. Moist and tender cake flecked with vibrant rainbow sprinkles is topped with a smooth and creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting, then decorated with a homemade sprinkle mix for that extra fun and festive touch.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 Cups Cake Flour
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (Melted and Cooled)
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Rainbow Sprinkles

Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 Ounces Cream Cheese (Room Temperature)
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Room Temperature)
  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Decoration

  • 1/4 Cup Rainbow Jimmies
  • 1/4 Cup Rainbow Nonpareils
  • 1/4 Cup Rainbow Confetti Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch square cake pan with baking spray and line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cake.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted and cooled butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the cake flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  4. Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold the rainbow sprinkles into the batter until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and even out the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 30 minutes to 1 hour before applying frosting.
  7. Prepare Frosting: While the cake cools, combine the room temperature cream cheese and butter in a bowl. Beat together until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  8. Add Vanilla and Sugar: Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture. Continue beating until the frosting becomes light, fluffy, and extra creamy.
  9. Frost the Cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled funfetti cake, covering the top completely.
  10. Decorate: Mix together the rainbow jimmies, nonpareils, and confetti sprinkles to create a decorative sprinkle mix. Sprinkle this mixture around the perimeter of the frosted cake for a colorful finish.
  11. Serve or Store: Serve the cake immediately or store it in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.
  12. Homemade Sprinkle Mix: Combine the assorted rainbow sprinkles in a small bowl and mix together. Store in an airtight container for future use.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth frosting.
  • Do not overmix the batter once you add the flour to keep the cake tender.
  • Use fresh rainbow sprinkles to prevent bleeding colors in the batter.
  • The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/easy-funfetti-snack-cake-recipe/