FUNFETTI CAKE

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INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CAKE:

1. 1/2 cup milk (120 ml), divided and at room temperature
2. 1 whole egg plus 1 egg white, at room temperature
3. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
4. 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon (93 grams) cake flour
5. 1/2 cups (65 grams) all-purpose flour
6. 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
7. 1/4 tsp. salt
8. 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
9. 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick or 85 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into pieces
10. 3 tablespoons sprinkles (I used jimmies and quins)

FOR THE FROSTING:

1. 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
2. 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks or 170 grams) unsalted butter, softened but still cool
3. 1 cup (115 grams) powdered sugar
4. 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
5. 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
6. More sprinkles for topping!

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE CAKE:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
2. Grease and line 2 6-inch pans with parchment paper.
3. In a measuring cup, whisk together 1/4 cup of milk with the egg, egg white, and vanilla.
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flours, baking powder, salt, and sugar on low speed for about 30 seconds.
5. Add the butter and remaining 1/4 cup of the milk and beat on low until moistened.
6. Turn up the mixer and beat on medium speed for 90 seconds.
7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
8. Add the egg mixture in 2 separate additions, beating on medium for 20 seconds after each addition.
9. Fold in the sprinkles.
10. Divide the batter between 2 6-inch pans and bake for 22-25 minutes (start checking around 20 minutes just in case), until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Cool in the pans on wire racks for 15 minutes.
12. Turn the cakes out of the pans and cool completely before frosting.

FOR THE FROSTING:

1. With an electric mixer or the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until combined.
2. Add the powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined.
3. Turn the mixer up to medium speed and beat for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
4. Add the vanilla extract/paste and beat to combine.
5. Add the heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency.

TO ASSEMBLE THE CAKE:

1. Place one layer of the cake on a cake stand or cake board.
2. With an offset spatula, spread a layer of frosting on top ( used about 1/2 cup).
3. Place the other layer of cake on top.
4. Place the cake on a turntable, and apply a thin layer of the frosting on the sides and the top of the cake to lock in the crumbs.
5. Let the frosting set up in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
6. Once the crumb coat has set, apply the remainder of the frosting to the sides and top of the cake.
7. Top with lots of sprinkles!

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