Eggless Funfetti Cake Recipe (2024)

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This Eggless Funfetti Cake is light, fluffy, and made from scratch. Easy to make with simple ingredients. It’s the perfect option for a child’s birthday party or, let’s be honest, any party! Because who can resist the colorful fun of sprinkles?

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1.Why I love this Funfetti Sprinkle Cake

3.Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial

4.Eggless Cake Success Tips

5.Frequently Asked Questions

6.Adapt This Recipe to Other Food Allergies

8.More Recipes You’ll Love!

Why I love this Funfetti Sprinkle Cake

Everyone needs a from-scratch cake recipe in their arsenal. While box cakes have come a long way and are honestly pretty tasty, nothing beats a cake that you put your time, energy, and love into it.

Eggless Funfetti Cake is a perfect option because not only is it colorful and fun, but it is also soft and cakey, which will appeal to everyone! No one can resist a delicious cake that takes you back to your childhood. If you don’t feel like baking from scratch, check my How to Make a Cake Mix Box without Eggs recipe.

With lots of vanilla and butter flavors, this Eggless Funfetti Cake is sure to be a hit with the taste buds. I love a cake that has specific flavors that come through, even with frosting taking a large part of the spotlight.

All those sprinkles are basically magic. They will spark joy for everyone who sees them. It’s hard to look at this cake and not smile!

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Ingredients You’ll Need & Notes

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).

You’ll likely have most of these ingredients on hand already! I like to work with what I have in the pantry. Here’s a quick peek at what you’ll need for my Eggless Funfetti Cake (for the full recipe, keep scrolling!):

  • All-Purpose Flour:Standard all-purpose flour works best here, skip the cake flour, bread flour, and wheat flour. All-purpose flour provides the bulk of the structure in this cake. Make sure to measure accurately.
  • Baking Powder & Baking Soda:Make sure they’re not expired
  • Salt:I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half.
  • Milk:For baking, I like to use whole milk. However, you can use any milk you have handy, event plant-based milk.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar:You can also use white vinegar.
  • Unsalted Butter:You can also use salted butter if that is what you have handy. In that case, skip the salt called in the recipe.
  • Granulated Sugar:Regular white sugar, also known as caster sugar.
  • Plain Regular Yogurt:You can substitute plain yogurt for plain sour cream. I recommend using the full-fat versions.
  • Pure Vanilla Extract:For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, tryhomemade vanilla extract!
  • Rainbow Sprinkles:Use sprinkles/jimmies or round sequin “quin” sprinkles, doNOTuse nonpareils or they may bleed through your batter and ruin the coloring of your cake.
  • For Decorating: Buttercream and more sprinkles.
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Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).

1 – Prepare

Preheat the oven and line the cake pans with parchment paper, then spray them with non-stick baking spray with flour and set them aside.

2 – Combine and Sift Dry Ingredients

All your dry ingredients can be sifted into a bowl and set aside.

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3 – Combine Wet Ingredients

Separately, combine the milk and vinegar and let it rest until thickened and curdled (about 5-8 minutes).

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4 – Beat

Using a mixer, beat the butter until creamy, then add the sugar and beat until creamed. Then toss in the yogurt and vanilla and beat for another minute.

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5 – Add Dry Ingredients

The dry ingredients can now be added in (with the mixer on low) in three batches, alternating with the milk mixture.

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6 – Fold In the Sprinkles

Grab those adorable sprinkles and fold them into the batter.

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7 – Bake

Divide your batter evenly between your three prepared pans and bake. Allow the cakes to cool completely when done before assembling.

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8 – Assemble & Frost

Make the buttercream, here is my go-to buttercream recipe. First, level the tops of the cake before assembling to keep your cake flat. Next, prepare your cake platter with four strips of parchment paper under the base of your cake to keep the frosting from getting all over your platter.

Put the first layer of the cake down on the parchment paper strips. Spread frosting evenly over just the top. Place the second layer on top and press lightly to adhere them together. Frost and repeat for the third layer.

Frost, the top and sides, then pipe any other desired décor. Finally, press sprinkles onto the sides and top, then remove the parchment paper, and you’re ready to serve!

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Eggless Cake Success Tips

Measure the ingredients correctly. I highly recommend using a kitchen scale.

Preheat the oven for at least 15 minutes before getting started to give it plenty of time to reach the ideal recipe temperature.

Don’t overmix the batter. Instead, mix just until you’ve evenly distributed the ingredients throughout the batter.

Bake the batter as soon as it is ready.

Don’t open the oven door until your baked good has set. Leave the oven closed until the minimum time is stated in the recipe.

Every oven is different, so baking times always have to be taken with a grain of salt. Oven thermostats can be wildly off, affecting baking time, so keep an eye on yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will sprinkles bleed into the cake batter?

Sprinkles in general have a tendency to bleed into whatever they’re added to. I recommend using Jimmies. These are the little rod-shaped sprinkles, typically in rainbow colors or plain chocolate, and they are the best for baking.

What sprinkles to use for Funfetti cake?

  • Use Jimmies or round sequin “quin” sprinkles, doNOTuse nonpareils or they may bleed through your batter and ruin the coloring of your cake.
  • Can I use oil instead of butter?

    You want a solid fat that you can cream with the sugar to create those air bubbles that make the cake fluffy. So for the best results, we recommend sticking with the recipe.

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    Adapt This Recipe to Other Food Allergies

    This recipe isegg- and nut-free, but you can adapt it to other food allergies.

    Gluten-Free

    Substitute all-purpose flour for 1-to-1 Gluten-Free flour mix. My favorite brand is Better Batter Original All Purpose Flour Blend. Cup4Cup will also work fine, but the texture will be slightly different.

    Dairy-Free

    Use your favorite plant-based, dairy-free, or vegan butter and milk. Make sure to use an unflavored, unsweetened variety of non-dairy milk. Soy and oat milk have the best consistency and very neutral flavors. My favorite dairy-free butter brands for baking are:

    Storing & Freezing Instructions

    Unfrosted cake layerscan be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.A frosted cakecan be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    To freeze, skip frosting the cake. Instead, let the cake layers cool completely, wrap the cake or slices tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a plastic double zipper quart freezer bag. Freeze the cakes for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before frosting and serving.

    Keep in mind that the cakes will lose some of their fluffiness if refrigerated or frozen.

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    Eggless Funfetti Cake Recipe (22)Oriana Romero

    This Eggless Funfetti Cake is light, fluffy, and made from scratch. It’s the perfect option for a child’s birthday party or, let’s be honest, any party! Because who can resist the colorful fun of sprinkles?

    5 from 17 votes

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    Prep Time 40 minutes mins

    Cook Time 25 minutes mins

    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

    Servings 12 – 14 servings

    Equipment

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups (560 g) all-purpose flour
    • 5 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups (480 ml) milk
    • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
    • 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup (60 g) plain regular yogurt
    • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
    • 3/4 cup (142 g) rainbow sprinkles

    To Frost and Decorate:

    • Vanilla Buttercream
    • More sprinkles

    Instructions

    Make the Cakes:

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line three 8-inch (20-cm) round cake pans with parchment paper. Lightly grease with baking spray with flour.

    • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into a large bowl.

    • In a mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the milk and vinegar. Let the mixture rest for 5 to 8 minutes, until thickened and curdled.

    • Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sugar and beat on high speed for 4 minutes, until creamed and pale, scraping down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Then add the yogurt and vanilla; continue beating to combine, about 1 minute.

    • Turn the mixer to low and add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just combined, 30 to 45 seconds. Do not overmix.

    • Fold the sprinkles into the batter.

    • Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans. IMPORTANT: Never fill the cake pans more than 3/4 full. If you have some batter left, you can make cupcakes.

    • Bake for 23 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in their pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans. Allow the cakes to cool completely, right-side up, on wire racks before removing the parchment paper.

    Make the Buttercream:

    • Make the buttercream following the instruction in my buttercream recipe. You can also use store-bought frosting.

    Assemble and Decorate:

    • Level the tops of the cakes with a cake cutter or a long, serrated knife as needed.

    • Line the edges of a cake platter with four strips of parchment paper to keep the platter clean.

    • Place the first cake layer on the platter. Spread 1 cup of buttercream evenly over the top. Top with the second cake layer and press lightly to adhere. Repeat to add the third layer, then spread about 1 1/2 cups buttercream evenly over the top and sides of the cake. You can smooth the cake’s top and sides with the edge of an offset spatula to smooth out any bumps.

    • Place the remaining buttercream in a piping bag fitted with your favorite piping tip. Add as many swirls on the top of the cake as you like. Gently press sprinkles onto the cake sides, then top with more sprinkles. Remove the parchment paper strips and serve.

    Oriana’s Notes

    Store: Unfrosted cake layers can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. Frosted cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Freeze: To freeze, skip frosting the cake. Let the cake cool completely, wrap the cake or slices tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a plastic double zipper quart freezer bag. Freeze the cakes for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before icing and serving.Take into consideration that the cakes will lose some of their fluffiness if refrigerated or frozen.

    Sprinkles: Avoid using nonpareils sprinkles (little balls.), since they will dye your batter. I use rainbow jimmies. Always be gentle adding these to the batter, and do not overmix.

    Extra Tips:

    • Measure the ingredients correctly. I highly recommend using a kitchen scale.
    • Preheat the oven at least 15 minutes before getting started to give it plenty of time to reach the ideal recipe temperature.
    • Don’t overmix the batter. Instead, mix just until you’ve evenly distributed the ingredients throughout the batter.
    • Bake the batter as soon as it is ready.
    • Don’t open the oven door until your baked good has set. Leave the oven closed until the minimum time stated in the recipe.
    • Every oven is different, so baking times always have to be taken with a grain of salt. Oven thermostats can be wildly off, and that will all affect baking time, so keep an eye on yours.

    If you’re going to make this recipe, please read the whole post content to see the step-by-step photo tutorial, get lots of tips, tricks, and variations.

    Before you get started, I recommend reading my Beginner’s Guide to Eggless Baking and my FAQs section.

    Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to give it a star rating below!

    Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate, and it can vary depending on the products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 726kcalCarbohydrates: 116gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 446mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 81gVitamin A: 544IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 2mg

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    Course Dessert

    Cuisine American

    Calories 726

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    FAQs

    What is a good egg substitute for Funfetti cake? ›

    Unsweetened dairy free yogurt: This is my favorite vegan egg substitute for cakes. Instead of going through the process of making aquafaba “eggs,” you can simply use yogurt! I also love using applesauce too.

    What does no egg do to a cake? ›

    Without eggs, the cake may not hold its shape properly and may crumble or fall apart. Moisture: Eggs contribute moisture to the cake, helping to keep it moist and tender. Without eggs, the cake may be drier and more prone to becoming dry and crumbly.

    Can I use 3 eggs instead of 4 in a cake? ›

    The generally rule is 1 egg per 1 & 1/4 cup of flour for muffins and 2 eggs per 1 & 1/4 cups of flour for cakes. Generally speaking, when you go from 4 to 3 eggs, you are not making that much of a difference, and most recipes are built around large eggs, and most people buy extra large eggs.

    Why is my eggless cake not fluffy? ›

    Eggless cake may not come out fluffy for a host of reasons like not sifting the flour well, inactive leavening agent, improper mixing or overmixing the batter leading to deflation of air bubbles. Read my pro tips where I clearly explain these below.

    What can I substitute if I run out of eggs? ›

    When you're baking and run out of eggs
    • 1 egg = 2 tablespoons water + 2 teaspoons baking powder + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
    • 1 egg = 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana.
    • 1 egg = 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds and 3 tablespoons of water.
    • 1 egg = 3 tablespoons aquafaba.

    What is a substitute for eggs in Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix? ›

    Best Substitute for Eggs in Cake Mix
    1. Applesauce. Applesauce is a great, easy substitute for eggs in cake mix. ...
    2. Banana. Mash up a ripe banana and you have a perfect egg substitute. ...
    3. Yogurt. Plain, unsweetened yogurt works well to replace eggs in boxed cake mix. ...
    4. Ground Flaxseeds. ...
    5. Tofu. ...
    6. Protein Powder. ...
    7. Chickpea Water.
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    How do you bind a cake without eggs? ›

    The following egg substitutions are ideal for sweet dishes:
    1. of custard powder and 2 Tbsp. of water.
    2. of gelatin and 1 Tbsp. of water.
    3. of ground flax seed with 3 Tbsp. of water.
    4. 2 Tbsp. of arrowroot powder with 3 Tbsp. of water.

    Can I use milk instead of eggs in cake? ›

    Using a 1/4 cup of milk or yogurt in place of eggs is perfect for baked goods where moisture is key, such as cakes or muffins. (Vegans can use plant-based milks or yogurt in its place.

    Will my cake be okay without eggs? ›

    A vanilla cake without eggs need an egg substitute. There are various ingredients like egg replacer, yogurt, flax meal and buttermilk which work very well as egg substitutes. However this No Egg Cake recipe uses condensed milk and an acidic ingredient (vinegar or lemon juice) as an egg substitute.

    What happens if I use 2 eggs instead of 3 in cake mix? ›

    Using too few eggs will make your desserts dense, but using too many will make them rubbery. The explanation for this lies in the fact that eggs are made up of protein. As Fine Cooking explains, when the protein in eggs combines with the protein in flour, they produce the overall structure of the baked good.

    What is a substitute for eggs in Betty Crocker? ›

    If a quick bread calls for two eggs, try subbing in mashed banana or applesauce for one of the eggs. Quick breads tend to be more forgiving in terms of texture. Cookies usually call for 1 to 2 eggs. Subbing in mashed banana or applesauce will be acceptable, but the overall texture will likely be cakier.

    Can I use mayo instead of eggs in cake mix? ›

    1 box of chocolate cake mix 1 cup of mayo Sub mayo in place of the oil and eggs called for on your box of chocolate cake mix, add water as instructed, and bake as instructed. Top with frosting of choice (I made a chocolate glaze) and enjoy! It does not taste like mayonnaise but it is incredibly rich and moist!

    Why is my eggless cake rubbery? ›

    The reason why a cake gets rubbery is that the overmixing of flour activates the gluten. It makes cakes hard instead of the lovely soft spongy texture we associate with a good cake. And the over mixing is usually caused from incorrectly creaming butter and sugar.

    Which cake is better eggless or with egg? ›

    Cakes with eggs tend to have a richer, more complex flavour, while eggless cakes can taste a bit flat in comparison. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference. Some people prefer the light texture and rich flavour of cakes with eggs, while others find that eggless cakes are just as delicious (if not more so).

    Why eggless cake is chewy? ›

    It is important to not overmix your cake, as mixing too much or too vigorously makes gluten – the protein in wheat flour that makes breads chewy – form too much structure too early in the cake-making process, which results in a gummier, less tender cake.

    What is a good egg substitute for Betty Crocker? ›

    Potential substitutes for eggs include: yogurt, applesauce and mashed banana. Always consider the number of eggs you are replacing. A substitute is more likely to work when it's only replacing one egg.

    Can I use mayonnaise instead of eggs? ›

    Mayonnaise. If you have a jar of mayo in the fridge, you can use 3 tablespoons in place of one egg. "Mayonnaise has been used as an egg substitute because of its moistening properties and is best suited for cakes with strong flavors, like spice cakes and chocolate cakes," Tutunjian says.

    Does Funfetti cake mix have eggs? ›

    CONTAINS MILK, SOYBEAN AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS. MAY CONTAIN EGG INGREDIENTS.

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