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Perfect Funfetti Graduation Cake

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A quick and easy funfetti cake recipe with vibrant school colors, perfect for graduation celebrations. This moist vanilla cake is filled with colorful sprinkles and topped with a matching striped frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (90g) rainbow sprinkles (firm, non-melting)
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring in your school colors
  • Extra sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk in three parts, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently on low speed until smooth.
  6. Gently fold in sprinkles with a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix to avoid color bleeding.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  8. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Rotate pans halfway through baking.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk or cream until spreadable. Mix in vanilla extract.
  11. Divide frosting into bowls and tint with gel food coloring as desired.
  12. Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread an even layer of frosting on top. Add second layer and cover entire cake with a thin crumb coat. Chill 15 minutes.
  13. Apply final colorful frosting layers using spatula or piping bags for stripes or swirls.
  14. Decorate with extra sprinkles on edges. Chill briefly before serving to set frosting.

Notes

Use firm, non-melting sprinkles to avoid color bleeding. Fold sprinkles gently into batter. Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting without thinning. Chill crumb coat before final frosting to keep layers neat. Avoid overbaking to keep cake moist. Store cake tightly wrapped to maintain moisture.

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