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Best Vanilla Sprinkle Cake

A soft, fluffy vanilla cake filled with colorful sprinkles and topped with creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup sprinkles
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tbsp cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  6. Fold in sprinkles gently.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes and cool completely.
  8. Prepare frosting and assemble cake.

Notes

Use jimmies sprinkles to prevent color bleeding.