Lining Pans:
When making this particular cake, we highly recommend lining the bottom of the cake pan with parchment paper. This will ensure that your cake will come out of the pan in one piece. We have also used both butter and nonstick cooking spray to grease the pan on this, and both worked out just fine.
Can this recipe be made into cupcakes?
Why yes it can! They are baked at 325 degrees for 20-22 minutes and this recipe makes about 36 cupcakes.
Can I make this recipe into only two layers?
Yes you can, you’ll need to divide the recipe by 2/3rds. But no, I won’t do the math for you. I truly believe that the best cakes with the ideal frosting to cake ratio must be 3 layers.
Egg Substitute:
There are numerous options for substituting eggs in baking recipes. You can always try using one of those.
Buttermilk:
Buttermilk reacts with the baking powder in this recipe to give the cake volume. To learn all about buttermilk, as well as learn how to make a quick and easy buttermilk substitute, please read this post.
Can I use a different pan size?
You are certainly welcome to try, but you’ll need to adjust cooking times and be careful as to how much you fill the pan. This recipe is written for 9-inch round pans, which is a standard size. A three tiered cake produces the ideal cake to frosting ratio.
Can I use a different frosting?
You certainly can! Feel free to frost this cake with your preferred frosting.
Gluten Free:
Use gluten free flours at your own risk. Not all gluten free flours are equal and most don’t work as a straight forward substitute for all-purpose flour. We have not tested any gluten free flours in this recipe.
Do I have to coat the outside with sprinkles?
Nope! You can decorate the cake however you would like.
Can I add sprinkles to the frosting for a funfetti frosting?
Yes! Once your frosting is made, simply fold in your sprinkles gently. This will keep the sprinkles from bleeding out their colors into the frosting.
Can I use non-pareil sprinkles?
No, I don’t recommend it as they bleed out their colors and won’t produce the ideal result for a funfetti cake.
How do I know when the cake is done?
Do not over bake this cake. Over baking a white or vanilla cake is the fastest way to dry it out. You can test your cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean your cake is done. I prefer to tap the top of my cake. I can feel whether or not the cake is done by seeing if it jiggles at all. If it jiggles, there is still liquid in the center.
How do I decorate my cake like the pictures?
In the photos and video we have covered my cake completely with sprinkles. This required almost 2 cups of additional sprinkles. Warning: it can get downright messy, so have a vacuum or broom handy. It’s a beautiful result, but it can get a bit crazy. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious cake recipes:
The Most Amazing Strawberry CakeThe Most Amazing Carrot CakeLuscious Lemon CakeThe Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
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