A delightful Funfetti Layer Cake with creamy chocolate frosting, perfect for birthdays and festive gatherings. This cake combines a fluffy vanilla base with colorful sprinkles and decadent chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup rainbow sprinkles, plus more for decorating
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (for frosting)
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the sprinkles, being careful not to overmix to avoid the colors bleeding.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
For the chocolate frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating until smooth. Mix in vanilla and salt. Add heavy cream and beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with chocolate frosting. Repeat with remaining layers. Spread frosting on the sides and top of the cake.
Decorate with additional sprinkles as desired. Serve and enjoy!
