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Perfect Leo Season Funfetti Smash Cake with Gold Sprinkles

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A moist and colorful funfetti smash cake with a tangy cream cheese frosting and a regal touch of edible gold sprinkles, perfect for celebrations and Leo season vibes.

Ingredients

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  • 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (firm, small, non-melting type)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Edible gold sprinkles or gold dust for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan with butter and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Using a mixer at medium speed, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and scrape down the sides.
  5. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk in two parts, beginning and ending with flour.
  6. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles without overmixing.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top gently with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
  11. Once the cake is fully cooled, spread a generous layer of frosting over the top and sides using an offset spatula.
  12. Sprinkle generously with edible gold sprinkles to decorate.

Notes

Fold sprinkles gently to avoid color bleeding. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Tent cake with foil if browning too fast. Frosting can be made while cake cools. Cake stores well in fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen.

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