Class of 2026 Confetti Cake (Print)

Colorful layered confetti cake studded with rainbow sprinkles, topped with champagne buttercream—perfect for graduations.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Confetti Cake

01 - 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 2 ½ tsp baking powder
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
05 - 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 tbsp vanilla extract
08 - 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
09 - ½ cup (85 g) rainbow sprinkles (jimmies style, not nonpareils)

→ For the Champagne Frosting

10 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
11 - 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
12 - ¼ cup (60 ml) champagne or sparkling wine, room temperature
13 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt

→ For Decoration

15 - Additional rainbow sprinkles
16 - Edible glitter or sugar pearls (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - With mixer on low, add dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
06 - Stir in rainbow sprinkles gently with a spatula.
07 - Divide batter equally between pans, smoothing the tops.
08 - Bake 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans 10 minutes; turn out onto racks to cool completely.
09 - For the frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low. Add champagne, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy, 3–4 minutes.
10 - Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread with frosting. Add second layer, frost top and sides.
11 - Decorate with extra sprinkles and edible glitter if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Each bite is a soft, buttery hug, with a pop of rainbow and a hint of celebration in the frosting—don’t tell, but the champagne flavor makes adults swoon just as much as the kids do.
  • Once you’ve seen how excited everyone gets after the first slice, you’ll understand why it’s my go-to for milestone moments.
02 -
  • If you use nonpareil sprinkles in the batter, your cake will turn a muddy color—I learned that the hard way and never looked back.
  • Letting the cakes cool all the way is the difference between a picture-perfect slice and a sliding mound—patience is a real virtue here.
03 -
  • Never rush cooling time; chilled cakes are easier to frost and less likely to crumble.
  • Switch your spatula for an offset knife during frosting for smooth results—almost like frosting with a paintbrush.
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