Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Patriotic Funfetti Cake, an eye-catching dessert perfect for celebrating Independence Day, Memorial Day, or any special gathering. This fluffy white cake is studded with vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles, topped with a luscious homemade vanilla buttercream frosting. Not only does it deliver on flavor and visual appeal, but it’s also easy to make from scratch using fresh ingredients. With its cheerful colors and delightful taste, this cake is sure to bring joy to your celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large egg whites (room temp)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (room temp)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temp)
- 3/4 cup patriotic sprinkles
- For frosting: 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- More sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar together in a stand mixer until fluffy. Add egg whites gradually.
- Mix in milk and vanilla until smooth; then alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream until well combined.
- Stir in patriotic sprinkles gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 35-42 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, prepare the frosting by whipping softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly and garnish with additional sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg