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A moist white cake bursting with crunchy, colorful sprinkles and topped with buttery, salty-sweet streusel crumbles! This Funfetti Cake is a sweet work of art ready to impress kids and adults!

This cake batter has everything from those delectable moist crumbs topped with crunchy sprinkle streusel. This coffee cake recipe has such a tender crumb you might think only sour cream can achieve. This cake mixes well in a small bowl, cup flour, white sugar and extra sprinkles leaving you day dream your day away.

This can be enjoyed as a festive treat or any day of the year.

ingredients for Coffee Cake

1¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup assorted sprinkles
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
¾ cup whole milk
1 large egg
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Full Fat Milk: fat plays an even more important roll and acts as a tenderizer and moisturizer.

Cornstarch: Helps produce a softer, thicker cake.

Unsalted Butter: Salt content in butters varies from brand-to-brand. Salt in a recipe either enhances or masks flavors. Overly salty baked goods will result in a poor flavored product. If you are unable to locate unsalted butter, feel free to use salted; just omit the extra salt in the recipe.

Pure vanilla extract: Using a high quality pure vanilla extract gives a subtle rich sweet flavor. It also brings out the flavors of the other ingredients in the mix.

how to make funfetti coffee cake

STEP ONE: In a large bowl whisk the 1¾ cups flour, ¾ cup sugar, 2 tsp cornstarch and ¼ tsp salt together in a large mixing bowl until combined. Cut in the ½ cup butter in very small pieces using a pastry blender or mix with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Mix wet ingredients, milk, egg and vanilla extract with dry ingredients.

STEP TWO: Beat using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment or electric mixer. Mix ¾ cup milk and 1 large eggs. Slowly add 2 tsp vanilla and beat on medium speed until smooth. Add the ½ cup of sprinkles and stir using a wooden spoon or spatula. The batter is very thick. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan lined with parchment paper or a little non-stick cooking spray, smoothing the top.

ingredients for streusel topping

¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
½ cup quick oats
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
¼ cup assorted sprinkles

Sprinkles: Feel free to use rainbow sprinkles or holiday color sprinkles. Try using butterflies or snowflakes as an added touch.

how to make streusel topping

STEP ONE: In a medium bowl, combine ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup quick oats and ½ cup brown sugar together.

STEP TWO: Pour in 4 tbsp. melted butter and ¼ cup assorted sprinkles, carefully fold/cut it in with a large fork. Be careful so you don’t over-mix. Streusel should look like large crumbs and not paste.

Combine all dry ingredients and pour melted butter in. Don’t forget the sprinkles

STEP THREE: Sprinkle streusel on top of coffee cake, pat down and place in the oven.

STEP FOUR: Bake the cake until the center is firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Baking time varies, so begin checking at 30 minutes and don’t be alarmed if your cake takes longer. Mine usually takes the full 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for a couple hours before serving this bit of rainbow magic.

how to store funfetti coffee cake

Store covered at room temperature in airtight container for up to 1 week.

how to freeze funfetti coffee cake

Wrap individual squares/slices of cake in aluminum foil and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

faq

What’s the difference between coffee cake and crumb cake?

Coffee cake is a type of cake that is intended to be eaten with coffee, while crumb cake is a type of coffee cake that features a crumbly streusel topping made with flour, sugar, and butter.

What makes coffee cake different from cake?

Coffee cake is typically denser and more moist than traditional cake, as it is designed to be eaten with coffee and is meant to hold up to the liquid. It often includes spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, and may have a streusel topping or swirl.

Is Funfetti just vanilla with sprinkles?

Funfetti is a type of cake mix that includes rainbow sprinkles in the batter, resulting in a colorful, confetti-like appearance. While it does have a vanilla flavor, the addition of the sprinkles gives it a unique texture and appearance. Some varieties may also include additional flavorings, such as almond or lemon.

bbq bakers tips and tricks

don’t have an 8×8 pan. Try using a 9″ spring form pan.
A dry cake is usually the result of one of the following pitfalls: using the wrong ingredients, over mixing the batter, or baking the cake too long or putting the cake in before the oven has reached temperature.

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