Description
Delightful “sprinkle cake” brings childhood memories to life with its colorful charm and whimsical design. Sweet layers of moist vanilla cake dance with rainbow confetti, promising pure joy in every delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour coating.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a light texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, mixing completely after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Blend in vanilla extract to enhance the cake’s aromatic profile.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix gently until ingredients are just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Distribute batter evenly between prepared pans, smoothing the surface with a spatula for uniform baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting reaches a light, fluffy consistency.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, apply frosting generously across the layers.
- Decorate by sprinkling assorted colorful sprinkles over the frosted cake, creating a festive and vibrant appearance.
Notes
- Choose high-quality sprinkles with vibrant colors for a more visually appealing cake that looks fresh and festive.
- Sift dry ingredients to eliminate lumps and ensure a smoother, more consistent cake texture that bakes evenly.
- Room temperature eggs and butter blend more seamlessly, creating a lighter, fluffier cake with better overall structure.
- For gluten-free variations, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s delicate crumb and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 176 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg