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Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Recipe
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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. 1. Prepare the pan: Line a 6-inch round cake pan (or 9×5 loaf pan) with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick spray and set aside.

    2. Cream butter and sugar: In a bowl, beat ¼ cup butter with ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy.

    3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg white, sour cream, milk, vanilla, and almond extract until well combined.

    4. Add dry ingredients: Stir in salt, baking powder, and flour just until incorporated. Do not overmix.

    5. Fold in sprinkles: Gently mix in the sprinkles, being careful not to break them.

    6. Bake: 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. Make buttercream: 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. Frost and decorate: 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.