Christmas Funfetti Cake

This Christmas Funfetti Cake is a festive and fun twist on the classic funfetti cake! With colorful sprinkles throughout, a fluffy vanilla cake, and a smooth, creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for any holiday celebration. Whether for a family gathering, a Christmas party, or simply spreading holiday cheer, this cake will be a hit with both kids and adults alike!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1 cup colorful Christmas sprinkles (or any festive sprinkles of your choice)

For the Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract (optional, for extra flavor)
Green food coloring (for a festive color, optional)
More sprinkles for decorating (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper circles.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

3. Add the Sprinkles:

Gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles. Be careful not to overmix so that the sprinkles don’t bleed into the batter too much.

4. Bake the Cake:

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Make the Frosting:

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter using an electric mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired frosting consistency (fluffy but spreadable).
Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts, and add a few drops of green food coloring if you want a festive green color for the frosting. Mix until well combined.

6. Assemble the Cake:

Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of the first cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
Decorate with extra sprinkles, adding as much or as little as you like!

7. Serve and Enjoy:

Slice and serve your festive Christmas Funfetti Cake! It’s a great centerpiece for your holiday table or as a fun treat for guests to enjoy.

Tips:

Make Ahead: You can bake the cake and store the layers in an airtight container for up to 2 days before frosting. Frost the cake just before serving.
Food Coloring: You can use red, green, or both food coloring in the frosting for extra holiday cheer!
Sprinkle Tip: For the best results, use nonpareil or jimmies sprinkles to avoid the color bleeding into the batter too much.