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Cream Cheese Frosted Funfetti Cake – Simple Layer Cake Recipe

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A cheerful and moist Funfetti Layer Cake filled with colorful sprinkles and frosted with creamy vanilla buttercream — perfect for birthdays, parties, or any celebration.

Ingredients

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    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

    • 2 ½ tsp baking powder

    • ½ tsp baking soda

    • ½ tsp salt

    • ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

    • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

    • 4 large egg whites, room temperature

    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

    • 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk)

    • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)

    Buttercream Frosting:

    • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

    • 3 ½–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

    • 2–3 tbsp milk or cream

    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

    • Pinch of salt

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Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round pans.

    • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

    • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 mins).

    • Beat in egg whites one at a time. Add vanilla.

    • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with flour.

    • Fold in sprinkles gently.

    • Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake 25–28 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    • Cool in pans for 10 mins, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

    • For frosting: beat butter until creamy. Add sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth and fluffy.

    • Assemble and frost the cake. Decorate with extra sprinkles as desired.

  • Pinch of salt

Notes

Use cake flour for a softer crumb. To make ahead, wrap cooled layers and freeze for up to 2 months. Substitute non-dairy milk and butter for a vegan version.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/cream-cheese-frosted-funfetti-cake-simple-layer-cake-recipe/