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Easy Easter Cake with Pastel Buttercream

This Pastel Swirl Funfetti Cake is a light, fluffy, and colorful treat that brings joy to every occasion! Swirled with soft pastel hues and speckled with playful sprinkles, this moist vanilla cake is topped with a creamy, buttery frosting for the perfect balance of sweetness and fun. It’s an easy-to-make cake that’s perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any celebration that calls for something special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 egg whites
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1-2 tsp clear vanilla extract
  • Blue pink, and yellow food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • Pastel-colored sprinkles
For the Frosting:
  • ½ cup butter softened (not melted)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tsp heavy cream or milk
  • Food coloring optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, egg whites, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Create the Pastel Swirls: Divide the batter into three bowls. Add blue food coloring to one, pink to the second, and yellow to the third. Gently stir to combine.
  4. Swirl and Bake: Spoon the different colors into the cake pan, alternating them to create a marbled effect. Lightly swirl with a knife or toothpick. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
  5. Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar and salt, mixing until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream (or milk) until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
  6. Frost and Decorate: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and top with pastel-colored sprinkles. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a deeper pastel color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
  • Be careful not to over-swirl the batter, or the colors may blend too much.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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