Strawberry Funfetti Cake (Printable)

Colorful vanilla cake layers filled with fresh strawberries and rainbow sprinkles, crowned with luscious strawberry-infused buttercream frosting.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 until well blended.
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 until fully incorporated.
05 - With mixer on low speed, 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 to prevent colors from bleeding.
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 before frosting.
09 - Beat butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
10 - Add the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add milk a tablespoon at a time if frosting is too thick to achieve spreading consistency.
11 - 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.
12 - Decorate with extra sprinkles if desired. Slice and serve immediately or store as directed.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of fresh strawberries and buttery vanilla creates layers of flavor that deepen as the cake sits
  • Those rainbow sprinkles suspended in tender crumb make every slice feel like a celebration
  • The strawberry buttercream tastes like biting into the creamiest, dreamiest version of the fruit itself
02 -
  • Over-mixing after adding the sprinkles will turn your beautiful rainbow batter into a muddy disappointment
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for that tender, even texture
  • The strawberry puree must be completely strained or your frosting will have tiny seeds throughout
03 -
  • Chop your strawberries into tiny pieces so they distribute evenly rather than sinking to the bottom
  • Let the baked layers cool completely in their pans for that extra 10 minutes to prevent sinking centers

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