Description
Patriotic Funfetti Cake brings summer celebration right to your dessert table, celebrating red, white, and blue with sprinkle-packed layers of pure happiness. Creamy frosting and festive colors make this treat perfect for Fourth of July or Memorial Day parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 large egg whites
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup patriotic sprinkles
Leavening Agents:
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Flavoring Agents:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- More sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray.
- Whisk 2 cups + 2 tablespoons flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking soda in a medium bowl.
- Cream ¾ cup butter with 1 ½ cups sugar in a stand mixer for 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Add 6 egg whites in three separate batches, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Slowly incorporate ¾ cup milk and 1 tablespoon vanilla until smooth.
- Mix half the flour mixture into the batter, then fold in half the ½ cup sour cream.
- Repeat with remaining flour and sour cream, ensuring even mixing.
- Gently fold ¾ cup patriotic sprinkles into the batter.
- Transfer batter to prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface evenly.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-42 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat ¾ cup softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, mixing after each cup.
- Stir in a pinch of salt, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Whip frosting on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until light.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake and decorate with extra sprinkles.
Notes
- Check sprinkle colors to match patriotic theme, using red, white, and blue jimmies or nonpareils for festive look.
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter and better cake texture.
- Fold sprinkles gently into batter at the end to prevent color bleeding and maintain distinct speckles.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend and add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-42 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg