# Components:
→ Funfetti cake
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 2/3 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
→ Funfetti dip
10 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 2 cups powdered sugar
13 - 1/3 cup sprinkles
14 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, as needed
→ Decoration
16 - Additional rainbow sprinkles, as needed
17 - Edible spring candies (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch round pans, line the bottoms with parchment, and lightly grease the parchment.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing briefly after each addition, then beat in the vanilla.
04 - Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk to the butter mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour and mixing gently after each addition just until combined. Fold in the sprinkles with a spatula to avoid bleeding.
05 - Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
06 - Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until incorporated. Stir in vanilla, then add 2 tablespoons milk and beat to a spreadable consistency, adding the third tablespoon if needed. Fold in the sprinkles and refrigerate until assembly.
07 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick, even layer of the funfetti filling over the first layer. Top with the second layer, then frost the top and sides with the remaining filling using an offset spatula for a smooth finish.
08 - Press additional sprinkles onto the frosting and arrange edible candies if using. Chill at least 30 minutes to set the filling and make slicing cleaner before serving.
