Vanilla Cake Sprinkles
Vanilla Cake Sprinkles is a delightful treat featuring a moist vanilla cake adorned with colorful sprinkles. This playful dessert is perfect for celebrations, bringing joy and sweetness to any occasion. The combination of soft cake and vibrant sprinkles creates a festive, visually appealing dessert loved by both kids and adults.
Equipment
- 2 round 8-inch cake pans
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Mixing bowls
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling racks
- Offset spatula for frosting (optional)
- parchment paper,
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (85g)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 300g
- 6 egg whites room temperature preferred
- ½ cup canola oil 120ml
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk 180ml
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 240g
- 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup sprinkles 50g
For the Frosting:
- 80 g ⅓ cup softened unsalted butter
- 40 ml 2 ½ tablespoons double cream (heavy cream)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- Sprinkles to decorate
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg whites, canola oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the sprinkles gently.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a bowl, beat together the softened butter and double cream until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with additional sprinkles.
- Serve: Slice the cake and enjoy your delicious vanilla cake with sprinkles!