This Funfetti buttercream frosting is a colorful and sweet topping that is perfect for any homemade cakes, cupcakes, and desserts! It's a classic almond-flavored frosting that is studded with vibrant rainbow sprinkles. Use it to add a pop of color to any of your favorite treats!
Homemade Funfetti Frosting Recipe
When I envision Funfetti cakes, it just brings me straight back to my childhood! So, I decided to recreate it in the form of this delicious (and easy-to-make) buttercream frosting for my daughter's birthday!
It's prepared just like any other buttercream frosting but with the addition of some rainbow jimmies sprinkles. Even if you've never made frosting before, this recipe is completely fool-proof!
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🥘 Funfetti Buttercream Frosting Ingredients
The base of buttercream frosting consists of butter, powdered sugar, and some heavy whipping cream to thin it out. You'll also want some almond extract and, of course, sprinkles to make it a Funfetti frosting!
- Butter - 1 cup of butter that is softened at room temperature. Take a look at my guide on how to soften butter here.
- Almond Extract - 1 teaspoon of almond extract. I enjoy the flavor that the almond extract provides, but you can swap it out for vanilla extract if you like.
- Salt (optional) - A pinch of salt will help to balance out the sweetness from the sugar.
- Confectioners' Sugar - 4 cups of powdered sugar.
- Heavy Whipping Cream - 2-4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Begin with only using 2 tablespoons, and then add more if you need to thin out the frosting some more.
- Sprinkles - ¼ cup of rainbow Funfetti sprinkles.
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🔪 How To Make Funfetti Buttercream Frosting
Homemade buttercream frosting is pretty simple to make, it just takes a few minutes to mix everything properly (so I recommend using a stand mixer). You'll need a hand mixer or stand mixer, your measuring spoons, a silicone spatula, and some measuring cups.
This recipe will make enough frosting to generously coat 12 cupcakes, lightly coat 18 of them, or frost a 9x13 cake or a two-tier 8 or 9-inch cake.
- Cream. Using a hand mixer or your stand mixer, beat 1 cup (227 grams) of softened butter for 5-6 minutes until light in color and creamy.
- Combine. Add 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of almond extract, the optional 1 pinch (0.1 gram) of salt, and only 1 cup of confectioners sugar. Mix at medium speed, gradually adding more confectioners sugar (4 cups / 480 grams total) while alternating with small drizzles of heavy whipping cream (until you use 2 tablespoons / 30 milliliters).
- Adjust. You may need up to an additional 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream to reach your desired consistency. Once all of the powdered sugar has been added and the frosting is firm but spreadable, stop adding heavy cream.
- Beat. After all of the sugar and desired amount of cream has been mixed together, continue to beat the frosting on medium speed for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until it is light and fluffy.
- Add sprinkles. Gently fold in ¼ cup (40 grams) of rainbow Funfetti sprinkles and then use immediately or store the frosting for later.
🧁 What To Serve With Buttercream Frosting
This sweet frosting is the perfect addition to any of your favorite cake or cupcake recipes! Use it to make some birthday cake Funfetti cupcakes, add it to some traditional vanilla cupcakes, or add a dollop to your favorite kind of mug cake! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Begin with only 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. You can add more, if needed, to reach your desired consistency.
- While you should mix on medium speed, make sure that you always start on low so that the powdered sugar doesn't poof out of the bowl and make a large mess.
- You can use any type of sprinkles that you like! However, rainbow jimmies sprinkles are the classic choice for Funfetti desserts.
- Check out my guide on how to frost a cake for some great tips and tricks!
🥡 Storing
Keep your frosting stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. Once you have frosted your cake, it does not have to be refrigerated (unless the cake itself has a perishable filling) and can be kept at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Allow your refrigerated buttercream to return to room temperature before using it.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can make this frosting a few days in advance if needed. Just make sure to keep it stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready, set the frosting out on the kitchen counter and let it come up to room temperature before using it to frost your cake or cupcakes.
Yes, you can freeze homemade buttercream. To do so, just place the frosting into a freezer-safe storage bag and squeeze out any excess air. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before transferring it to the counter to warm up to room temperature. You'll then want to re-whip it to give it its creamy texture again.
Nope! You can easily leave your buttercream frosting out at room temperature for a couple of days, but it does last longer when stored in the fridge. However, keep in mind that if your kitchen is too warm, the buttercream could begin to melt.
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Funfetti Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream (or more, as needed)
- ¼ cup rainbow funfetti sprinkles
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer or your stand mixer, beat 1 cup butter for 5-6 minutes until light in color and creamy.
- Add 1 teaspoon almond extract, the optional 1 pinch salt, and only 1 cup of the 4 cups confectioners sugar. Mix at medium speed, gradually adding more confectioners sugar while alternating with small drizzles of 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream.
- You may need up to an additional 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream to reach your desired consistency. Once all of the powdered sugar has been added and the frosting is firm but spreadable, stop adding heavy cream.
- After all of the sugar and desired amount of cream has been mixed together, continue to beat the frosting on medium speed for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until it is light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in ¼ cup rainbow funfetti sprinkles and then use immediately or store the frosting for later.
Notes
- Begin with only 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. You can add more, if needed, to reach your desired consistency.
- While you should mix on medium speed, make sure that you always start on low so that the powdered sugar doesn't poof out of the bowl and make a large mess.
- You can use any type of sprinkles that you like! However, rainbow jimmies sprinkles are the classic choice for Funfetti desserts.
- Check out my guide on how to frost a cake for some great tips and tricks!
- To store: Keep your frosting stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. Once you have frosted your cake, it does not have to be refrigerated (unless the cake itself has a perishable filling) and can be kept at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- Using leftover buttercream: Allow your refrigerated buttercream to return to room temperature before using it.
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