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Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Recipe

Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Recipe

There’s something about a slice of funfetti cake that instantly feels like a celebration. With its cheerful sprinkles baked right into the soft white cake, every bite is a party of flavors and colors. Today’s small batch Pillsbury Funfetti Cake recipe is the perfect way to bring joy to your table without baking a huge cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 223
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup softened butter salted or unsalted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg white or 1 whole egg if you don’t mind a yellow cake
  • ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract optional but recommended
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sprinkles good quality, non-melting
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • 1 ½ –2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract
  • Extra sprinkles for decorating

Method
 

  1. Line a 6-inch round cake pan (or 9×5 loaf pan) with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, beat ¼ cup butter with ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg white, sour cream, milk, vanilla, and almond extract until well combined.
  4. Stir in salt, baking powder, and flour just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently mix in the sprinkles, being careful not to break them.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat ¼ cup butter with powdered sugar. Add milk (a tablespoon at a time) until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Flavor with vanilla or almond extract.
  8. Place the cooled cake on a stand, spread frosting evenly over the top and sides, and decorate generously with sprinkles.

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Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If refrigerated, let it come to room temperature before serving so the frosting softens again.