Get ready to bake yourself the centerpiece of your next party! This cake is known for its moistness. It's fun, speaks of celebrations, and is a perfect cake recipe for a birthday. The whole cake is enrobed in a silky Italian meringue buttercream and is topped with a light pink ganache.
Classic Funfetti Cake with a Creamy Hidden Layer
Let’s kick your celebrations off with a Funfetti cake that has a little secret inside. This colorful classic gets an upgrade with a layer of rich creamy goodness. Think of it like a surprise party for your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 250 gm all-purpose flour
- 15 gm baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 125 gm unsalted butter, softened (because life’s too short for hard butter)
- 250 gm granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 5 ml vanilla extract (the real deal, please)
- 240 ml whole milk
- 50 gm rainbow sprinkles (plus a few extra for good luck)
- 100 gm cream cheese
- 30 gm powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat and prepare your oven to 180°C. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans to avoid sticky situations later on.
- Whisk together your flour, baking powder, and salt. Keep that aside for later—you'll need it soon.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until they’re looking like soft, fluffy clouds. Add eggs one by one, then pour in that vanilla.
- Now, the flour mixture enters the stage, alternating with the milk. Stir until it’s just combined—overmixing is a no-no if you want fluffy vibes. Fold in the sprinkles like you’re adding confetti to the batter.
- In a smaller bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into your cake pans. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mix into the center, swirling it around for that hidden surprise. Top with the remaining batter.
- Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes and cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with your favorite buttercream and toss on a shower of extra sprinkles. Boom—your cake is ready for its close-up!
Funfetti Ice Cream Cake for the Ultimate Chill Fest
When the sun’s out and the party heats up, this Funfetti ice cream cake is the cool treat everyone will rave about. This is a combo of fluffy cake, creamy ice cream, and decadent chocolate ganache. This Funfetti Cake Idea is a sure hit for afternoon parties in warm climate areas like India.
Ingredients:
- 250 gm all-purpose flour
- 10 gm baking powder
- 2 gm salt
- 125 gm unsalted butter, softened
- 200 gm granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 240 ml whole milk
- 50 gm rainbow sprinkles
- 500 ml vanilla ice cream, softened (the star of the show)
- 100 gm dark chocolate
- 60 ml heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat and prepare your oven to 180°C and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- Mix the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, and salt—and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy (yes, we like everything fluffy here). Add in the eggs, one by one, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating between them. Fold in the sprinkles—because what’s a Funfetti cake without a burst of color?
- Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake at 180°C for about 25-30 minutes. Let the cakes cool completely before the next step.
- Once cooled, spread softened vanilla ice cream over one cake layer. Stack the second layer on top and freeze the whole thing for at least 4 hours.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until it’s just about to boil, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy. Pour this over your frozen cake and let it set.
- Top with sprinkles (you can never have too many) and freeze again until you're ready to serve. Get ready for a dessert that’s as cool as it is colorful!
Have your funfetti cake with friends and family. Have it with your favorite desserts like an Oreo Shake, an Oreo Pop Up Tart or a more elaborate Oreo Lasagna. The vanilla in the funfetti cake is amazingly complemented by the chocolatey goodness of oreo.