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The Perfect Funfetti Cake
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14 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 40MINS

The Perfect Funfetti Cake

The perfect mix of fluffy and dense like the real 90s boxed classic. But it’s different, because it doesn’t have that artificial bite to it at the end, it won’t fall apart against the lightest frosting. It’s just a solid, no fail recipe that won’t let us down.
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Olive and Artisan
Hi, I'm Karlee! Recipe developer, writer, photographer and pun making extraordinaire. I’m passionate about developing mouth watering recipes that are balanced with amazing flavor combos.
https://www.oliveandartisan.com/
The perfect mix of fluffy and dense like the real 90s boxed classic. But it’s different, because it doesn’t have that artificial bite to it at the end, it won’t fall apart against the lightest frosting. It’s just a solid, no fail recipe that won’t let us down.
40MINS
Total Time
$2.32
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
US / Metric
Butter
3 cups
Butter, room temperature
Oil
1/4 cup
Oil
Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 cups
Granulated Sugar
Vanilla Extract
1 Tbsp
Vanilla Extract
Almond Extract
1 tsp
Almond Extract
Egg
6
Eggs
2 whole eggs, 4 egg whites
All-Purpose Flour
3 cups
All-Purpose Flour
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Baking Powder
1 Tbsp
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
1/4 tsp
Baking Soda
Whole Milk
1 1/4 cups
Whole Milk
Sprinkles
1 1/4 cups
Sprinkles
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
4 cups
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Cream
2 Tbsp
Cream
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
961
Fat
58.0 g
Protein
4.7 g
Carbs
103.0 g
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Hi, I'm Karlee! Recipe developer, writer, photographer and pun making extraordinaire. I’m passionate about developing mouth watering recipes that are balanced with amazing flavor combos.
https://www.oliveandartisan.com/
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step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
In a standing mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the Butter (1 cup), Oil (1/4 cup), Granulated Sugar (1 1/2 cups) and Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) and Almond Extract (1 tsp) together until smooth and fluffy.
step 2 In a standing mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the Butter (1 cup), Oil (1/4 cup), Granulated Sugar (1 1/2 cups) and Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) and Almond Extract (1 tsp) together until smooth and fluffy.
step 3
Add 2 whole Eggs (2).
step 4
Then add the reserved Eggs (4) and mix. Do not over beat, just until the batter is smooth and even.
step 5
Sift the All-Purpose Flour (3 cups), Salt (1/2 tsp), Baking Powder (1 Tbsp) and Baking Soda (1/4 tsp) together and place into butter/egg mixture. Turn the mixer on its lowest speed, wait until the flour mixture starts to absorb into the butter mixture then slowly add the Whole Milk (1 1/4 cups) as it mixes.
step 5 Sift the All-Purpose Flour (3 cups), Salt (1/2 tsp), Baking Powder (1 Tbsp) and Baking Soda (1/4 tsp) together and place into butter/egg mixture. Turn the mixer on its lowest speed, wait until the flour mixture starts to absorb into the butter mixture then slowly add the Whole Milk (1 1/4 cups) as it mixes.
step 6
Gently fold in the Sprinkles (3/4 cup).
step 7
Bake in the oven for 25-28 minutes.
step 8
In a large bowl, slowly mix the Butter (2 cups) and Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) together in a mixer on low until smooth then slowly add in the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (4 cups).
step 9
Add in the Cream (2 Tbsp). Add more cream as needed. You're looking for a smooth consistency that will easily fall off a spoon when encouraged.
step 10
Fold in the Sprinkles (1/2 cup).
step 10 Fold in the Sprinkles (1/2 cup).
step 11
Spread the frosting over the completely cooled cake and top with additional sprinkles. Slice and enjoy!
step 11 Spread the frosting over the completely cooled cake and top with additional sprinkles. Slice and enjoy!
Tags
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dessert
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