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Funfetti Bundt Cake Birthday Cake

This Funfetti Bundt Cake is a vibrant celebration! Bursting with colorful sprinkles and topped with cream cheese frosting, it's perfect for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 360 g
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature (227 g)
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar 397 g
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 14 ml
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature (113 ml)
  • 1/3 cup canola oil 76 ml
  • 2/3 cup rainbow sprinkles use jimmies or quins
For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup full-fat cream cheese for frosting, room temperature (227 g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter for frosting, room temperature (113 g)
  • 3 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar sifted (399 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt for frosting
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons milk for frosting
  • rainbow sprinkles for decorating
  • rainbow nonpareils optional, for decorating
  • sparkler candles optional

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire rack
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
    Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Step 3: Cream Butter and Cream Cheese
    In a large mixing bowl, use your electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add Sugar and Vanilla
    Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Step 5: Incorporate Eggs
    Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  6. Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
    With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the flour mixture and the whole milk and canola oil. Mix until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Fold in Sprinkles
    Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
  8. Step 8: Bake the Cake
    Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Cool the Cake
    Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Step 10: Make the Frosting
    In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, mixing until well combined.
  11. Step 11: Frost the Cake
    Once the cake is completely cooled, place it on a serving plate and spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
  12. Step 12: Decorate
    Finish off by generously sprinkling rainbow sprinkles over the frosted cake.

Notes

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Use jimmies or quins for sprinkles to avoid bleeding of colors.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.