Ultimate Funfetti Graduation Sheet Cake
A moist and light funfetti sheet cake bursting with colorful sprinkles, topped with a classic cream cheese buttercream frosting. Perfect for graduation parties and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 ½ teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ¾ cup (about 120 grams) rainbow sprinkles, firm non-melting type
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
- Extra rainbow sprinkles for decorating (about ½ cup / 80 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch sheet pan with butter and lightly dust with flour. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix each addition just until combined.
- Gently fold in sprinkles using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap pan lightly on counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cake rest in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- To make frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add heavy cream if frosting is too thick. Beat until fluffy.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake using an offset spatula. Decorate with extra rainbow sprinkles.
Notes
Use firm, non-melting sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. Bring eggs and butter to room temperature for smooth batter. Tent cake with foil if edges brown too quickly. Chill frosting if too soft before spreading. Store sprinkles in airtight container away from humidity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Protein: 4
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