Vanilla Funfetti Cake

Ingredients

Cake

• 2½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
• 2½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
• ¾ cup (120 g) rainbow jimmies sprinkles

Vanilla frosting

• 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2–4 tbsp milk or heavy cream
• Pinch of salt
• Extra sprinkles, for decorating

Instructions

1. Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment.
2. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar for about 3–4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
5. Add milk and flour: Mix the dry ingredients into the batter in 3 additions, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix.
6. Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold in the jimmies by hand. Avoid nonpareils, which can bleed their color into the batter.
7. Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool completely.
9. Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla, salt, and enough milk or cream to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
10. Assemble: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread with frosting, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides. Finish with plenty of sprinkles.