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Flavorful Confetti Funfetti Sheet Cake with Easy Vanilla Bean Frosting

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A moist and colorful funfetti sheet cake with a rich, aromatic vanilla bean frosting, perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (sturdy jimmies)
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
  • 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch sheet pan with butter or nonstick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 ¾ cups sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed to avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in rainbow sprinkles gently using a rubber spatula.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap pan lightly to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool cake completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  10. For frosting, beat 1 cup softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and salt.
  11. Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream and beat until fluffy, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency.
  12. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake using an offset spatula.
  13. Chill frosted cake for 30 minutes before slicing for clean edges.

Notes

Use sturdy jimmies sprinkles to avoid color bleeding. Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Chill frosted cake for 30 minutes before slicing for clean edges. Room temperature ingredients improve mixing and texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter and buttermilk with vegan alternatives. Coat sprinkles lightly with flour before folding in to prevent sinking.

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