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Sprinkle Covered Birthday Cake

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 and 2/3 cup ultragrain flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles

Icing

  • 1 1/2 c salted butter
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp almond emulsion
  • 2 lb powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk of your choice

Decoration

  • 1/2 cup nonpareils

Instructions

Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Line the bottoms of two 6"x3" round pans with parchment paper, then grease bottom and sides. Set aside. Combine dry ingredients and set aside. Melt butter, then whisk together with sugars. Add egg, sour cream, milk, and vanilla and mix until combined. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix until no lumps remain. Add sprinkles, stir gently, being careful not to overmix. Pour evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cakes test done with a toothpick. Cool completely.

Icing

  1. Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, mix together butter, salt, and extract until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time and whip vigorously. Gradually add milk until desired texture is reached.

Decoration

  1. First, cut a small piece of wax paper. Then take cooking spray and gently spray a small amount on the wax paper. Spread the oil into a thin layer using your finger. Next, place the oiled wax paper in a bowl, and using a teaspoon, sprinkle the sprinkles onto the wax paper. Gently shake the wax paper back and forth until the sprinkles form an even layer 1-sprinkle deep. Gently pick up the wax paper, allowing any excess sprinkles to fall off into your bowl. Finally, place the wax paper on the frosted cake, sprinkle side down, and rub on the back of the paper. The sprinkles will release from the oil, and stick to the frosting. Use excess icing to pipe a border or sentiment.

Recipe Notes

Recipe and photos from Mayhem in the Kitchen!
http://mayheminthekitchen.com

Cake recipe adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction.