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Best Classic Funfetti Birthday Cake: Easy Homemade Birthday Cake Recipe

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A reliable, from-scratch classic yellow cake loaded with rainbow sprinkles. This recipe delivers a tender, airy crumb and bright vanilla flavor that captures the nostalgia of childhood celebrations without needing a box mix.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (375g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 4 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) Whole Milk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Rainbow Sprinkles (jimmies)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes until pale, fluffy, and almost white.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions. Start and end with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the ½ cup of rainbow sprinkles using a rubber spatula.
  7. Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best emulsification. Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to prevent a dense texture. Use jimmies rather than nonpareils to prevent color bleeding. For best results, let the cake cool completely before frosting.

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