Description
This Funfetti Bundt Cake is a delightful celebration treat bursting with colorful rainbow sprinkles baked into a moist, buttery vanilla cake. Perfect for parties or a fun dessert, this recipe yields a tender, flavorful cake with a classic bundt shape that’s sure to impress and bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right baking temperature by the time your batter is ready.
- Prepare Pan: Grease and flour your Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking and to ensure a smooth release after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully combine and maintain emulsion in the batter.
- Mix in Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated to add depth of flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently to avoid overworking the batter.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles to evenly distribute them without causing the colors to bleed into the batter.
- Fill Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to settle, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the cake tender.
- Use high-quality sprinkles to avoid color bleeding in the batter.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing for best texture and clean slices.
- Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze for additional sweetness.
