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Wholesome Funfetti Birthday Cake: Best Easy Rainbow Recipe

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This wholesome funfetti birthday cake is made with whole wheat pastry flour, coconut sugar, and naturally colored sprinkles for a healthier take on a classic celebration cake. It’s incredibly moist, naturally sweetened, and perfect for birthdays or any day that needs a little sparkle.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup naturally colored rainbow sprinkles
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk of choice (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Extra sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Grease the sides and dust lightly with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Press any lumps through a fine-mesh sieve if needed.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and coconut sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in the Greek yogurt, applesauce, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until just combined. The batter may look slightly curdled.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a rubber spatula, folding about 15 times until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely (at least 1 hour).
  8. While the cakes cool, make the frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat on medium-high for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar as needed.
  9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top. Frost the entire cake with a thin crumb coat, then chill for 15 minutes. Apply the final layer of frosting and decorate with extra sprinkles.

Notes

Room temperature ingredients are crucial for best texture. Do not overmix the sprinkles to avoid color bleeding. Chill cake layers before frosting for easier handling. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. For vegan, use flax eggs, coconut oil, and dairy-free yogurt.

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