Fun and Festive Vanilla Sprinkle Cake for Parties

Welcome to our world of fun and festive desserts! Searching for the perfect cake to bring joy? Look no further than our vanilla sprinkle cake. It’s the star of any party, leaving smiles all around.

Picture this: a soft vanilla sheet cake, bursting with colorful sprinkles. It’s topped with a creamy vanilla frosting. This party cake not only looks good but tastes great too.

Our recipe fits a 12×17-inch jelly roll/half sheet pan. Perfect for potlucks, office parties, birthdays, or any large celebration. This cake is big, beautiful, and delicious.

The cake batter mixes the best ingredients like butter, sugar, and eggs. It also uses vanilla, sour cream, or yogurt for a rich flavor. Top it with a classic vanilla buttercream for a final touch of sweetness.

Why settle for a plain cake? Our fun and festive vanilla sprinkle cake will steal the show. Click here for the recipe. Make this mouthwatering masterpiece yourself.

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Ingredients and Instructions for the Cake

To make the delightful vanilla sprinkle cake, gather your ingredients. This cake combines sweet and crunchy flavors. Make sure you have these items along with measuring tools:

Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
Sugar: 2 cups
Eggs: 4 large eggs
Vanilla Extract: 1 tablespoon
Sour Cream or Yogurt: 1 cup
Flour: 3 cups
Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
Whole Milk: 1 cup
Rainbow Sprinkles: 1/2 cup

Now, let’s start making the cake. Here’s how to create this sweet treat step by step:

Cream the butter and sugar: Start by mixing the softened butter and sugar until it’s fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla extract: Continue by adding eggs one by one, beating well each time. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
Mix in sour cream or yogurt: Now, fold in the sour cream or yogurt until it’s smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients and milk: Add the flour and baking soda little by little with the milk. Start and finish with the dry mix. Mix well until smooth.
Fold in rainbow sprinkles: Finally, add and evenly mix the rainbow sprinkles in the batter.
Spread batter and bake: Pour the batter into a greased and lined 12×17-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 20-24 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and frost: Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack before frosting with vanilla buttercream.

By following these steps, you’ll create a cake that everyone will love. Decorated with colorful sprinkles, it’s not just tasty but also a feast for the eyes. Your guests will be amazed and want more!

How to Make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

To make your vanilla sprinkle cake complete, you need a great vanilla buttercream frosting. This frosting is lush and perfect with the light, buttery cake. Just follow these easy steps to make your cake taste even better.

Frosting Ingredients

To start, get all the ingredients together:

Ingredients:	Quantity:
Unsalted butter	1 cup (2 sticks), softened
Confectioners’ sugar	4 cups
Whole milk	4-6 tablespoons
Vanilla extract	2 teaspoons
Salt	A pinch

Make sure all of these are ready before you begin the frosting.

Frosting Instructions

With all the ingredients set, let’s get to the steps:

Cream the softened butter in a big bowl till it’s light and fluffy.
Next, add the sugar slowly, about a cup at a time, mixing well each time.
Now put in 4 tablespoons of milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Give it a mix on low until everything’s combined.
If it’s too thick, pour in 1-2 more tablespoons of milk until just right.
Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes more until it’s creamy and airy.

That’s all it takes! Now you have delicious vanilla buttercream frosting for your cake.

After frosting the cake, add extra rainbow sprinkles on top for a fun look. The vanilla buttercream makes a rich, sweet layer that tastes great with the cake’s flavors and textures. It’s the best way to finish your vanilla sprinkle cake.

Conclusion

The vanilla sprinkle cake is perfect for any party or celebration. It’s soft and buttery, with bursts of color from the sprinkles. This makes everyone happy and sets a festive tone.

Follow the instructions and use the right ingredients. You’ll create a cake that shines at any event. The vanilla cake is moist and tasty, and the buttercream frosting is creamy.

This cake isn’t just pretty; it’s also delicious. Top it with extra sprinkles for more fun. Share it with those you love and make any occasion special with this cake.