Confetti Birthday Cake
A vibrant and joyous cake filled with sprinkles, perfect for birthday celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Sifted before measuring
- 1 tablespoon baking powder To help the cake rise
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda For extra leavening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances the flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar For sweetness
- 4 large eggs Room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract For flavor
- 1 cup buttermilk At room temperature
Add-ins
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles For color and sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
Mixing the Batter
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture.
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
- Once cooled, frost the cake with your choice of frosting and decorate with additional rainbow sprinkles.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Store covered to keep fresh.