Strawberry Funfetti Cake with Buttercream (Printable)

Colorful strawberry cake with rainbow sprinkles and luscious strawberry buttercream frosting

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Strawberry Funfetti Cake

01 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2½ tsp baking powder
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1⅔ cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
08 - ⅔ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
09 - 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
10 - ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies-type)

→ For the Strawberry Buttercream

11 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - ¼ cup strawberry puree (blended and strained fresh strawberries)
14 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
15 - Pinch of salt
16 - 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (if needed, for consistency)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - With mixer on low, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, then the sprinkles, being careful not to over-mix so the colors do not bleed.
07 - Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks and cool completely.
09 - Beat butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low. Add the strawberry puree, vanilla, salt, and beat until smooth and fluffy. Add milk a tablespoon at a time if frosting is too thick.
10 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with a layer of strawberry buttercream. Top with second cake layer and frost the top and sides with remaining buttercream. Decorate with extra sprinkles if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The fresh strawberries keep every bite incredibly moist while the buttercream tastes like berry heaven
  • Rainbow sprinkles make everything feel like a celebration no matter the occasion
  • Funfetti meets fruit in the most perfect birthday cake combination you never knew you needed
02 -
  • Overmixing once sprinkles are added will turn your batter an unappealing grayish pink color
  • Room temperature ingredients create the proper emulsion that prevents dense or sunken cakes
  • Strained strawberry puree prevents little fruit seeds from disrupting your silky buttercream
03 -
  • Use fresh strawberries in season for the most vibrant flavor and natural pink color
  • Chill the frosted cake for 30 minutes before slicing to get those perfectly clean, professionallooking layers

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