Funfetti Coffee Cake - a classic recipe with a colorful twist (2024)

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This Funfetti Coffee Cake is a classic coffee cake recipe updated with colorful sprinkles making it the perfect dessert for a celebration.

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Funfetti Coffee Cake:

I’m one of those people who thinks everything tastes better with sprinkles, which is why I created this Funfetti Coffee Cake recipe. When it comes to picking out donuts, cupcakes, ice cream, or any other sweet treat, I’m immediately drawn to anything with sprinkles. I’d like to think it says something about my personality, but I suspect it means I’m addicted to sugar.

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I don’t know if sprinkles add flavor, but I certainly seem to enjoy treats that have them.

In my search for delicious Funfetti desserts, I did notice one thing missing from the group of funfetti treats: a fabulous recipe for Funfetti Coffee Cake. And as quickly as that idea came into my brain, I was in the kitchen whipping up this festive coffee cake.

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How do you make Funfetti Coffee Cake:

Because Ina Garten is my cooking queen, I used her coffee cake recipe as a base for my recipe. I’ve made this recipe before, and it’s one of my favorites, so I figured that was a good place to start.

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a bundt pan. (Alternatively you can use a 10-inch tube pan or a 13×9-inch pan.) Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light (about 4-5 minutes). For your convenience, there is a full ingredient list and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card below.

Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and sour cream. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture to the batter until just combined. Then, with a spatula, gently fold in the sprinkles.

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Next, prepare the streusel. Place the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and butter in a bowl. With your fingers, pinch the mixture together until it forms a crumble.

Into your prepared pan, spoon in half of the batter and level with a spatula. Then, sprinkle with 3/4 of the streusel mixture. (Only use 1/2 if you plan to have your crumb layer be on the top of your finished cake.) Spoon the rest of the batter into the pan, evenly spread it out, and top with the remaining streusel. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

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Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes. Then, remove the cake from the pan and place on a serving plate. Allow the cake to cool.

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In the meantime, prepare the funfetti glaze. In a bowl, whisk together the confectioner’s sugar, melted butter, vanilla, salt and milk. You’ll want the glaze to be as thick as possible while still being a bit runny. If it’s too runny, add more confectioners sugar; if it’s too thick, add more milk.

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Once the cake has cooled (It can still be slightly warm.), drizzle as much of the glaze over the cake as you’d like. Then, add more sprinkles before the glaze has set.

Slice and serve.

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Traditional coffee cakes like this are made in a tube-style (angel food cake) pan. Not only does this create an interesting shape, but it allows for that beautiful crumb coat to be visible on top.

I did’t have a tube pan so I improvised withthis gorgeous bundt pan. (affliate link) However, as a result. my crumb coat was on the bottom. Which honestly doesn’t bother me in the slightest. In fact, it reminds me of a cloud, and clouds and funfetti go together like peanut butter and jelly. (In case non-traditional upside-down cakes drive you bananas, you’ve been warned.)

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One other thing to note: I found that sprinkles like these, or the cylindrical variety, work best for funfetti. Most of these are the same color throughout. The round sprinkles (nonpareils) are typically color coated, and they tend to bleed when they come in contact with liquid which does not result in the best funfetti effect. Although I’ve seen both used, I’m just letting you know my personal preference.

With all of that out of the way, I think we are ready to bake up some fun!

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Coffee cake just got a whole like more fun. And, let’s be honest, a lot cuter, too.

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This cake is delicious on its own (without the glaze), but the glaze makes the whole thing come together. You can add as much or as little as you’d like. Glaze and I are BFFs so naturally I used all of it. So much so that it pooled on my cake stand, but I’m totally okay with that.

You’ll notice that some of the cinnamon sugar streusel will fall off the bottom as you glaze. At first I was annoyed because it was getting into my glaze, but then I chose to embrace it, and enjoy how it gives a sneak peak as to what’s inside.

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So friends, the lesson for today is that sprinkles really do make everything better. (Puddles of funfetti glaze don’t hurt either.) So next time you’re in charge of baking up something sweet, give this Funfetti Coffee Cake a try.

Looking for more unique cake recipes? Try these:

  • Lemon Yogurt Cake
  • Sticky Toffee Cake
  • Mixed Berry Icebox Cake
  • Cream Puff Cake
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

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And don’t forget the sprinkles.

Funfetti Coffee Cake Recipe:

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Funfetti Coffee Cake

This Funfetti Coffee Cake is a classic coffee cake recipe updated with colorful sprinkles making it the perfect dessert for a celebration.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bundt cake, coffee cake, funfetti

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 552kcal

Ingredients

Streusel:

Funfetti Glaze:

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a bundt pan. (Alternatively you can use a 10-inch tube pan or a 13x9-inch pan.) Set aside.

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light (about 4-5 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and sour cream. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture to the batter until just combined. Then, with a spatula, gently fold in the sprinkles.

  • Next, prepare the streusel. Place the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and butter in a bowl. With your fingers, pinch the mixture together until it forms a crumble.

  • Into your prepared pan, spoon in half of the batter and level with a spatula. Then, sprinkle with 3/4 of the streusel mixture. (Only use 1/2 if you plan to have your crumb layer be on the top of your finished cake.) Spoon the rest of the batter into the pan, evenly spread it out, and top with the remaining streusel. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

  • Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes. Then, remove the cake from the pan and place on a serving plate. Allow the cake to cool.

  • In the meantime, prepare the funfetti glaze. In a bowl, whisk together the confectioner's sugar, melted butter, vanilla, salt and milk. You'll want the glaze to be as thick as possible while still being a bit runny. If it's too runny, add more confectioners sugar; if it's too thick, add more milk.

  • Once the cake has cooled (It can still be slightly warm.), drizzle as much of the glaze over the cake as you'd like. Then, add more sprinkles before the glaze has set.

  • Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg

Funfetti Coffee Cake - a classic recipe with a colorful twist (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Funfetti and confetti cake? ›

Pillsbury owns the trademark to "Funfetti" so the cake is generally called confetti cake, or can also be referred to as a sprinkle cake.

What makes Funfetti cake taste different? ›

But it does beg the question, what actually makes Funfetti taste like Funfetti? Sleuths on the Subreddit r/Baking insist that there is one ingredient that sets Funfetti apart: imitation vanilla.

What is confetti cake flavor? ›

Confetti Cake – moist and fluffy vanilla cake layers, lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream.

Which confetti cake mix is best? ›

The Perfect One: Duncan Hines Joyfetti Confetti Cake Mix

Food memories are worth preserving. For everyone else, our team of editors unanimously voted that Duncan Hines Joyfetti Confetti Cake Mix is the best.

Can I use milk instead of water in Funfetti cake mix? ›

Baking tip #2: adding milk to your box cake mix in place of water adds a dense texture to your dessert leaving it moist and flavorful like a homemade cake. Or, if you prefer, you can add buttermilk, giving your cake a tangy flavor to balance out the sweetness.

How do you make your cake taste like it came from a bakery? ›

Step 1: Look at the directions on the cake mix. Step 2: Add one more egg (or add 2 if you want it to be very rich). Step 3: Use melted butter instead of oil and double the amount. Step 4: Instead of water, use whole milk.

What flavors go well with Funfetti cake? ›

Confetti quins are small, flat, and circular and usually come in pastel colors. What filling goes well with funfetti cake? Some flavors that pair well with funfetti cake are strawberry, lemon curd, berry, coconut, even chocolate if you want to get crazy, but usually, funfetti is just white cake and vanilla buttercream.

What is wedding cake flavor? ›

The wedding cake flavor is how the cake actually tastes. This includes the cake batter, fillings, frosting, icing or other toppings, which all ultimately affect the taste. Wedding cakes often have more than one flavor, which makes it easier to incorporate both your and your partner's preferences.

Why is it called Devil's Food Cake? ›

Devil's Food Cake

There are a few theories as to how it got its name. One, it's the decadent counterpart to angel food cake. Two, it's sinfully delicious. Finally, devil's food cake came about during a time when food that was spicy, rich, or dark was described as deviled, like deviled ham and deviled eggs.

Why is confetti cake so good? ›

Not only is it loaded with sprinkles, but its texture is much richer than regular cake. It's buttery, moist, and extra sweet. Funfetti cake is also typically made with whole eggs rather than egg whites to give it that dense and rich texture.

What strain is confetti cake? ›

Confetti Cake is a indica-dominant hybrid weed strain made from a genetic cross between Cherry Pie and Secret Cookies. Bred by Secretfile Genetic, Confetti Cake is 21% THC, making this strain an ideal choice for experienced cannabis consumers.

Is funfetti cake white or yellow? ›

Funfetti cake is typically a fluffy white cake with sprinkles mixed into the batter. Light and fluffy, this cake is made with a combination of butter (for flavor) and oil (for texture and moisture).

What is a confetti bundt cake? ›

Confetti Cakes

The combination of classic birthday cake baked with colorful sprinkles adds bites of fun to every occasion. 8" Confetti Cake in a Bakery Box.

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