Description
Strawberry Funfetti Celebration Cake is a vibrant, festive dessert packed with fresh strawberries and rainbow sprinkles in every bite. Layered with strawberry buttercream, it’s the ultimate party cake for birthdays and cheerful gatherings.
Ingredients
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- Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup fresh strawberry purée
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies style)
- Strawberry Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder or 1/4 cup thick strawberry puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream
- Decoration
- Extra rainbow sprinkles
- Fresh strawberries, halved or whole
- Optional: candles or party toppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and strawberry purée.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter. Mix until just combined, then fold in rainbow sprinkles gently.
- Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Buttercream
- Beat butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and strawberry powder. Add vanilla and cream, beat until fluffy.
- Assemble: Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread with strawberry buttercream. Add second layer, then frost top and sides. Decorate with sprinkles and strawberries.
Notes
- Use jimmies-style sprinkles to avoid color bleeding.
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder gives the best color and flavor punch without watering down the frosting.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge—bring to room temp before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
