Homemade Funfetti Cake

This light and fluffy homemade funfetti cake are perfect for every celebration! A white cake bursting with rainbow sprinkles is so delicious and will have everyone asking for a second slice.

You cannot host a celebration without a cake! If you want to try out some more tried and true cake favorites, then start with this Cinnabon cake, this amazing butter pecan cake, or this family favorite pineapple upside-down cake!

Funfetti Cake

It literally doesn’t get more fun, colorful, or delicious than this funfetti cake! Every party needs some funfetti treats! I know that you have all used the funfetti cake box at the store but you need to throw them out. This cake is so good that you will never make this from a box again! Plus, it’s simple and easy to make and looks like a million bucks when you are done. So stick with the homemade!

Cake is a go-to for any celebration, but my kids love this one. I mean, what kid doesn’t love sprinkles on and in their cake? This funfetti cake stands out far and above any other recipe because of its taste, but I do have one little secret that you need to know… The secret to making this cake and having it transport you back to your childhood days is the clear imitation vanilla. Do not skip this step! It brings a delightful flavor, and it is the ingredient that sets this cake apart!

Ingredients in Funfetti Cake

Once you read through this ingredients list and realize how simple it is to make this at home, you will never go back! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Cake Flour: This is the key to getting the cake texture just right.
• Granulated sugar: You’ve got to sweeten up the batter with some sugar!
• Baking powder: This acts as a leavener and keeps the cake fluffy.
• Baking soda: The baking soda adds in tenderness to the texture.
• Salt: The salt will enhance the flavors of all of the other ingredients.
• Buttermilk: You can buyt buttermilk from the store or you can make your own using this Buttermilk recipe!
• Milk: 1% or 2% milk works fine! Use whatever you have on hand.
• Clear Vanilla: The secret ingredient that will make this recipe taste
• Vegetable Oil: This adds moisture to the cake.
• Egg Whites: These help the cake taste rich, soft and moist!
• Sprinkles: Use jimmies or quin sprinkles so that they don’t bleed into the batter.

Homemade Cake Recipe

This funfetti cake recipe only takes about 30 minutes to put together, and the rest of the time is spent baking in the oven! Try it out, and you will never go back to a box cake mix again!

1. Preheat oven and grease pans: Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and set aside.
2. Whisk: In the bowl of a stand mixer whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt..
3. Add wet ingredients: Add the buttermilk, milk, vanilla, and oil to the bowl. Use the paddle attachment to mix on medium low until just barely fully combined. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
4. Whip egg whites and fold in with sprinkles: In a medium bowl whip the egg whites until medium stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter until just a few streaks of egg whites remain. Add the sprinkles and fold into the batter until no streaks of egg whites remain and the sprinkles are evenly distributed.

Let’s Bake a Cake!

1. Bake: Separate the batter evenly into the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center or the center of the cake springs back when gently pressed.
2. Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting upside down on a cooling rack. This will help the tops of the cakes flatten so they are easier to frost.
3. Make Ahead (Optional): This step is optional but I like to make my cake rounds a day ahead so I can wrap them in plastic wrap and chill them in the fridge overnight. Frosting cold cakes is much easier than frosting freshly baked cakes. You can also store them in the freezer and frost them while frozen.

Buttercream

1. Beat butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Mix with the rest of the ingredients: Add in the powdered sugar, salt and vanilla. Mix on low until the powdered sugar is sufficiently absorbed by the butter and wont make a mess when the speed is increased. Increase the speed to medium high and beat for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and add the milk. Mix on medium until smooth.
3. Tint: You may tint the frosting your chosen color or leave it white for your funfetti cake.

Don’t Have Cake Flour? Make Your Own!

Don’t worry if you don’t have any cake four on hand for this funfetti cake! You can easily make your own in less than 5 minutes with only two ingredients: cornstarch and all-purpose flour.

• To make 1 cup of cake flour: Take your all purpose flour and measure out 1 cup. Remove 2 tablespoons of the flour and place the rest of the flour in a bowl. Add 2 table spoons of cornstarch to the flour in your bowl. Whisk together and use as a substitute for 1 cup of cake flour. Repeat until you have the amount that your recipe calls for.

Funfetti Cake Tips

When choosing sprinkles for funfetti cake choose only sprinkles that are jimmies or quins. These sprinkles are much less likely to bleed in your batter. Do not use nonpareils (the little round rainbow sprinkles) because those will bleed and streak your batter.

Can You Make this Cake Ahead of Time?

Yes! I actually like to make the funfetti cake ahead of time and frost it later. I like to make my cake rounds a day early so I can wrap them in plastic wrap and chill them in the fridge overnight. Frosting cold cakes are much easier than frosting freshly baked cakes. You can also store them in the freezer and frost them while frozen.

More Funfetti Recipes to Try

After you make this cake, your kids will be begging your for alllll the funfetti recipes! I have gathered up a few more fun and delicious ones that you can try. Funfetti is a great addition to any party or holiday- especially Easter because of all of the fun colors!

Desserts

Funfetti Popcorn (Bunny Bait)

Desserts

Funfetti Cheesecake Pudding Cookies

Desserts

Sprinkle Cookies

Desserts

Funfetti Cake Batter Blondies

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Funfetti Cake

This light and fluffy homemade funfetti cake are perfect for every celebration! A white cake bursting with rainbow sprinkles is so delicious and will have everyone asking for a second slice.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 2 8-Inch Cakes

Ingredients

Cake

• 2 ¼ Cups Cake Flour
• 1 ½ Cups Granulated Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Cup Buttermilk
• ¼ Cup Milk
• 1 Tablespoon Clear Vanilla
• ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
• 4 Egg Whites
• ½ Cup Sprinkles

Buttercream

• 2 Cups Unsalted Butter softened
• 2 Lbs Powdered Sugar about 8 cups
• 1 Dash Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 Tablespoons Milk

Instructions

Cake

• Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt..
• Add the buttermilk, milk, vanilla, and oil to the bowl. Use the paddle attachment to mix on medium low until just barely fully combined. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
• In a medium bowl whip the egg whites until medium stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter until just a few streaks of egg whites remain. Add the sprinkles and fold into the batter until no streaks of egg whites remain and the sprinkles are evenly distributed.
• Separate the batter evenly into the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center or the center of the cake springs back when gently pressed.
• Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting upside down on a cooling rack. This will help the tops of the cakes flatten so they are easier to frost.
• This step is optional but I like to make my cake rounds a day ahead so I can wrap them in plastic wrap and chill them in the fridge overnight. Frosting cold cakes is much easier than frosting freshly baked cakes. You can also store them in the freezer and frost them while frozen.

Buttercream

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
• Add in the powdered sugar, salt and vanilla. Mix on low until the powdered sugar is sufficiently absorbed by the butter and wont make a mess when the speed is increased. Increase the speed to medium high and beat for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and add the milk. Mix on medium until smooth.
• You may tint the frosting your chosen color or leave it white.

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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

A super easy and delicious dinner begins here with Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers. Filled with a savory mixture and cooked to tender perfection, it is going to be a family favorite!

These air fryer peppers are a complete meal in themselves, but you can serve them with sides as well. Serve these scrumptious stuffed peppers with this Salad, Garlic Bread, and Cookie Bars for dessert.

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Stuffed peppers are a comfort food that is actually pretty good for you. And cooking them in the air fryer makes them even better. The air fryer adds a little bit of crunch to the the peppers but keeps the inside juicy and delicious. The air fryer keeps the peppers from getting soggy bottoms. This is why I love cooking these stuffed peppers in the air fryer! And they cook in half the time. When I need to get dinner on the table quick, it is my new go to method of cooking.

Peppers have such a great crunchy taste and texture. And depending on the color, will depend on the flavor. Green bell peppers have a mildly bitter flavor that actually sweetens as it is cooking and combines well with flavorings. Yellow and orange peppers are sweeter and the red peppers being the sweetest of the pepper family. Whichever kind of pepper you pick, this air fryer recipe is a winner with all of them. You will forever cook stuffed peppers in the air fryer after you try this recipe.

Mexican Stuffed Pepper Ingredients

Simple wholesome ingredients go into these air fryer stuffed peppers. This is a great way to use up leftover rice. It is healthy, it is cheesy and it is filling!

• Whole Peppers: Any variety will work, green, red, yellow or orange.
• Olive Oil: For sauteing the onion and beef.
• Onion: Small diced onion is all you need.
• Lean Ground Beef: Can use ground chicken or turkey.
• Can Diced Tomatoes: I like to use petite diced tomatoes.
• Can Tomato Sauce: Low sodium works well.
• Cooked Rice: You can use any variety of cooked rice.
• Italian Seasoning: Incredible combination of flavors.
• Garlic Powder: Adds great flavor.
• Salt and Pepper: Add to taste.
• Colby Jack Cheese: Shred your own so it’ll melt better. Pre shredded cheese has anti caking agents which can make it hard to melt.

How to Make Stuffed Peppers in the Air Fryer

Making these stuffed peppers is easy. Sauteing and cooking the beef will take a matter of minutes. Then the air fryer does all the work. Dinner in no time!

1. Cut: To prepare the peppers, slice the tops off and remove any veins or seeds inside.
2. Saute: In a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat add the olive oil and onion. Cook until almost tender.
3. Add: Add in the ground beef and cook and crumble until no longer pink.
4. Pour: Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt and pepper.
5. Fill: Stuff the peppers with the mixture and place in the basket of the air fryer.
6. Air Fry: Cook the the peppers at 360 degrees until tender for 10 minutes. Top with cheese and then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Tips for Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Air Fryer stuffed peppers are so delicious, and super easy to make. To make sure your stuffed peppers come out the way you like here are some tips.

• Peppers: When you are looking for peppers, look for ones that are roughly the same size and have good even bottom so they’ll stand up.
• Wobbly Peppers: If your peppers can’t stand up on their own, you can trim the bottom so they sit flatter.
• Lean on Each Other: Don’t be tempted to lean them against each other to keep them straight up. You want the air to circulate around them the best it can.
• Slice The Peppers: If you have really uneven bottomed peppers you can cut the peppers in half and fill them.
• Variety: Feel free to use a variety of peppers, green, red, yellow or orange will all be fantastic.
• Crunchy Top:  You will want to top the filling with cheese to keep the rice from getting to crunchy in the air fryer.
• Shred Your own Cheese:  Pre shredded cheese usually has anti-caking agents in it which can keep them from melting nicely.
• Know Your Air Fryer:  I might sound like a broken record when you read my air fryer recipes but every air fryer is different. My temperature and timings are guidelines. Refer to your own manual for guidance and experience for what works best for your air fryer recipes.

Variations for Air Fryer Peppers

There are so many tempting variations for air fryer stuffed peppers. Your only limited to your imagination and tastes.

• Meat: Try using ground chicken, turkey or pork. Mild, spicy or Italian sausage are incredible. For a spicy hit try Chorizos. For italian flavoring add in pepperoni
• Rice: Sub out the rice for brown rice, quinoa or for low carb use riced cauliflower.
• Add ins: Add in black or kidney beans. Finely chop up zucchini, celery, mushrooms, or sweet potatoes to add to the filling. Top with chopped tomatoes and green onions.
• Sauces:  You can use your own marinara sauce or pizza sauce to mix with the stuffed pepper filling. You could even use BBQ Saucefor a western flare.
• Spices: Add different combinations of spices to create diverse flavors. Think Taco Seasoning, onion soup mix, ranch dressing mix or fajita flavorings.
• Cheese: Cheddar, monterey jack, pepper jack, swiss or mozzarella are all good melty cheeses to try.

Storing and Freezing Stuffed Peppers

Air fryer stuffed peppers are actually ideal for freezing. They keep their shape and the filling stays flavorful when properly stored. Make extras and freeze them for another day.

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers tightly sealed and covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
• Freeze:  Allow the air fryer stuffed peppers to cool completely. Individually wrap in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Place in a freezer safe bag or container and keep for up to 6 months. Thaw the stuffed peppers in the fridge overnight and reheat in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes checking half way through to check for doneness. They can also be reheated straight from the freezer if needed. Just add a few minutes to your cooking time.

Air Fryer Recipes to Try Today

Healthy, fast and easy, that describes perfectly what cooking with an air fryer is like. It’s one of the best kitchen inventions yet. The food it produces is impeccable and it’s so versatile. From dinner, to sides to dessert, air fryers can do it all. Try these recipes with your air fryer.

• The Best Grilled Cheese In the Air Fryer
• Seriously Amazing Air Fryer Hand Pies
• Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
• Homemade Air Fryer French Fries
• The Best Air Fryer Chicken Breast (Tender and Juicy)

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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

A super easy and delicious dinner begins here with Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers. Filled with a savory mixture and cooked to tender perfection, it is going to be a family favorite!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer stuffed peppers, stuffed peppers

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 Stuffed Peppers

Calories 797kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 4 whole bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes
• 1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
• 2 cups rice cooked
• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded

Instructions

• To prepare the peppers, slice the tops off and remove any veins or seeds inside. In a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat add the olive oil and onion. Cook until almost tender. Add in the ground beef and cook and crumble until no longer pink.
• Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
• Stuff the peppers with the mixture and place in the basket of the air fryer.
• Cook the peppers at 360 degrees until tender for for 10 minutes. Top with cheese and then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 797kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 512mg | Iron: 4mg

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