Description
A vibrant and nostalgic Funfetti Sheet Cake, perfect for celebrations, featuring colorful sprinkles and a moist, tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles, plus more for decoration
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (for frosting)
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2–3 Tablespoons whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour a 12×17-inch half sheet jelly roll pan.
- Cream the softened butter in a large bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add the granulated sugar and beat until fluffy and pale in color.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth, then incorporate the yogurt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour half of the flour mixture into the creamed butter mixture, beat on low speed for 5 seconds, then add half the milk and beat on low for another 5 seconds.
- Repeat with the remaining flour and milk, blending until smooth without overmixing.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then add the confectioners’ sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Adjust frosting consistency if needed by adding milk.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cake and top with additional sprinkles.
- Slice and serve; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
This cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream and is perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg