Let’s talk about a cake that actually brings the party with it—say hello to the ultimate Funfetti Birthday Cake! With buttery vanilla layers speckled with rainbow sprinkles and a dreamy cream cheese frosting, this cake doesn’t just look fun—it is fun. It’s the kind of dessert that instantly makes you smile, whether you’re turning 6 or 60.

What You’ll Need

For the Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ⅓ cup rainbow sprinkles

For the Frosting:

• ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz cream cheese, room temp
• 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 pinches salt
• About 1½ cups rainbow sprinkles (for decorating)

Let’s Bake!

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy—about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture. Fold in your rainbow sprinkles gently (no overmixing!).
5. Divide the batter between the pans and smooth the tops. Bake 30–35 mins until golden and a tester comes out clean.
6. Cool cakes in pans for 20 mins, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.

Frosting Time!

1. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
2. Gradually add sugar, then vanilla and salt.
3. Beat on high until fluffy and irresistible.

Assembly & Decorating

• Trim the domed tops for a flat surface (baker’s snack!).
• Stack and frost the layers generously.
• Chill for 15–30 minutes to set.
• Use a warmed offset spatula to smooth the frosting (trust me—game changer).
• Press sprinkles into the sides and top like you’re crafting edible confetti magic. No need to be perfect—the sprinkles do the heavy lifting in the looks department!

Picture This

You walk into the kitchen carrying this cake—it’s a towering, sprinkle-speckled showstopper with soft layers and pillowy frosting. Your guests’ faces light up. Someone gasps, “You made that?!” and suddenly, you’re the birthday cake hero of the century. There’s laughter, a round of happy birthdays, and a little frosting on someone’s nose. This isn’t just a dessert—it’s a moment.

Tips for Funfetti Success

• Use “jimmies” (those longer, cylindrical sprinkles). Nonpareils tend to bleed into the batter.
• Don’t overmix once the sprinkles go in, or you’ll get a muddy rainbow instead of a happy burst of color.
• Chill the frosted cake before adding sprinkles—helps them stick and stay crisp.
• Freeze the cake layers ahead of time for stress-free party prep. Just wrap well and thaw before frosting!

So whether you’re making this for a birthday, a celebration, or just because Tuesday needed more joy—this Funfetti Cake has your back. 💕

Let me know how it goes (bonus points for pics!) 🎈