Description
Indulge in the joy of celebrations with this vibrant Patriotic Funfetti Cake! This delightful treat is a colorful centerpiece for any gathering, featuring a moist vanilla cake infused with festive red, white, and blue sprinkles. Topped with a creamy homemade vanilla buttercream, each slice offers a deliciously sweet experience that will impress guests of all ages. Whether it’s a birthday bash, holiday celebration, or just a family get-together, this cake brings smiles and flavor to every occasion. Enjoy making this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to be the highlight of your dessert table!
Ingredients
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large egg whites (room temp)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (room temp)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temp)
- 3/4 cup patriotic sprinkles
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- More sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy in a stand mixer. Add egg whites gradually and mix until incorporated.
- Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth. Add half of the dry mixture followed by half of the sour cream; repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Gently fold in sprinkles. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 35-42 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with homemade vanilla buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg