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Fluffy Funfetti Graduation Cake Recipe Easy Step-by-Step School Colors

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A light and fluffy funfetti cake perfect for graduation parties, featuring school colors in the sprinkles and frosting for a festive celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (120g) rainbow sprinkles (jimmies or nonpareils)
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Gel food coloring in school colors

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk in three additions, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in sprinkles with a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edges and invert cakes onto racks to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk or cream. Mix in vanilla extract. Adjust consistency as needed.
  10. Divide frosting into bowls and tint with gel food coloring to match school colors.
  11. Assemble cake by placing one layer on a plate, spreading a thick layer of one-colored frosting, topping with second layer, and covering entire cake with remaining frosting, blending colors in swirls or stripes.
  12. If frosting is too soft while decorating, chill in fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up.

Notes

Use jimmies or nonpareil sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. Fold sprinkles gently to keep confetti effect. Gel food coloring keeps frosting vibrant without thinning. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking mix but expect denser texture. Chill frosting if too soft before decorating.

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