Name: Birthday Funfetti Cake
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6 slices
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 270 grams all-purpose flour; 250 grams granulated sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 113 grams unsalted butter; 100 grams neutral oil; 340 grams whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 egg whites; 85 grams rainbow jimmy sprinkles; 210 grams egg whites; 450 grams granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 510 grams unsalted butter; 22 grams rainbow jimmy sprinkles

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Birthday Funfetti Cake

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Funfetti Cake Layers

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees F).

Grease and line three 6 inch cake pans with parchment paper.

Soak cake strips in ice cold water.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Cut up the butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until it resembles wet sand.

Add the oil, milk, and vanilla, and mix until just combined.

In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to medium peaks. Gently fold it into the batter with a rubber spatula until just combined.

Lastly, add the sprinkles and mix until evenly distributed.

Divide the cake batter between the prepared pans. Wrap the outsides of the pans with the cake strips.

Bake the cake layers for 40-45 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.

Turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, wrap in plastic wrap and leave at room temperature or in the freezer until ready to decorate.

Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Wipe the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk attachment down with white vinegar.

Add the egg whites and sugar to the bowl and whisk until fully combined.

Place over a small saucepan of simmering water, and whisk frequently until it reaches 160 degrees F or until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture no longer feels grainy.

Move the bowl over to the stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whisk on medium-high speed until medium peaks form.

Add the vanilla and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.

Turn the mixer down to low speed, and wait until the meringue cools down to at least 85 degrees F.

Cut the butter into cubes and add to the meringue a few pieces at a time, allowing them to fully incorporate before adding more.

Once all of the butter is added, it may look curdled, but keep beating for a few more minutes and it will come together.

Once the buttercream has mostly come together, change the whisk attachment to the paddle and keep mixing on low speed until homogenous and smooth.

Assemble

Place the first cake layer on the cake stand. Add three 3 tablespoon scoops of buttercream and spread into an even layer. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat.

Spread an even layer of buttercream on the sides, then chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.

To the remaining buttercream, mix in 2 tablespoon of jimmy sprinkles until evenly distributed.

Remove the cake from the fridge and apply a thicker layer of buttercream to the sides.

Lastly, pipe buttercream along the edges of the cake as desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Ingredients for Perfect Rise 🌡️
Bring egg whites, milk, and butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure proper emulsification and maximum volume when whipping, resulting in lighter, fluffier cake layers.
Fold Sprinkles at the Perfect Moment ✨
Add rainbow sprinkles to the batter just before pouring into pans rather than during mixing to prevent color bleeding and keep them vibrant and intact throughout baking.
Master Swiss Meringue Buttercream Temperature 🧈
Heat egg whites and sugar to exactly 160°F over a double boiler while whisking constantly to pasteurize safely, then cool to 80°F before adding butter for a silky, stable frosting that won't break or weep.
Level and Torte Your Cake Layers 🎂
Use a cake leveler or serrated knife to remove domed tops and create flat surfaces on each layer, ensuring stable stacking and even frosting distribution for a professional-looking finished cake.
Chill Between Frosting Layers ❄️
Refrigerate each frosted layer for 15-20 minutes before stacking the next one to prevent the cake from sliding and allow the buttercream to set, creating clean, defined layers in your final creation.